Devikulam Taluka - Idukki District, Kerala
Devikulam is an administrative taluka in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Devikulam is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Anaimalai Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,052 km², including 1,052.09 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Devikulam Taluka
Devikulam Taluka has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaviratty | Rural | Pallivasal |
| 2 | Edamalakkudy | Rural | Edamalakkudy |
| 3 | Kannan Devan Hills | Rural | Devikulam |
| 4 | Kanthalloor | Rural | Kanthalloor |
| 5 | Keezhanthoor | Rural | Kanthalloor |
| 6 | Kottakamboor | Rural | Vattavada |
| 7 | Kunjithanny | Rural | Vellathooval |
| 8 | Mankulam | Rural | Mankulam |
| 9 | Mannamkandam | Rural | Adimaly |
| 10 | Marayoor | Rural | Marayoor |
| 11 | Munnar | Rural | Munnar |
| 12 | Pallivasal | Rural | Pallivasal |
| 13 | Vattavada | Rural | Vattavada |
| 14 | Vellathuval | Rural | Vellathooval |
Population of Devikulam Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Devikulam Taluka has a total population of 1,77,621 people, consisting of 89,040 males and 88,581 females. There are 45,480 households in the taluka with an average population density of 169 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,77,621 | 1,77,621 | 0 |
| Male Population | 89,040 | 89,040 | 0 |
| Female Population | 88,581 | 88,581 | 0 |
| Total Households | 45,480 | 45,480 | 0 |
| Population Density | 169 / km² | 169 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,38,527 literate people and 17,091 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 49,136 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 19,127 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,091 | 17,091 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,38,527 | 1,38,527 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,094 | 39,094 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 49,136 | 49,136 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 19,127 | 19,127 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.