Peerumade

Peerumade is a Town and Taluka in Idukki District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Peerumade Block (CD) is 05667. The total area of Peerumade Taluka is 1,403 km². Peerumade has a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Peerumade Taluka

Peerumade Taluka has a total of 10 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Peerumade Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Elappara Elappara Kottayam (85 km)
2Kokkayar Kokkayar Thodupuzha (50 km)
3Kumily Kumaly Kambum (22 km)
4Manjumala Vandiperiyar Kambum (36 km)
5Mlappara Kumaly Kottayam (60 km)
6Peerumade Peerumedu Kottayam (80 km)
7Periyar Kumaly Kambum (21 km)
8Peruvanthanam Peruvanthanam Mundakayam (9 km)
9Upputhara Upputhara Thodupuzha (45 km)
10Vagamon Elappara Thodupuzha (37 km)

Population of Peerumade Taluka

The population profile of Peerumade Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Peerumade Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,75,622 1,75,622 N/A
Male Population 87,391 87,391 N/A
Female Population 88,231 88,231 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,550 16,550 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,488 8,488 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,062 8,062 N/A
Literate Population 1,42,834 1,42,834 N/A
Literate Male Population 74,035 74,035 N/A
Literate Female Population 68,799 68,799 N/A
Illiterate Population 32,788 32,788 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 13,356 13,356 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 19,432 19,432 N/A
Total Households 44,226 44,226 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 1,75,622 people. Includes nearly 87,391 males and 88,231 females. Rural population is about 1,75,622 people.
  • There are around 16,550 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 8,488 boys and 8,062 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,42,834 people. Non-literate population is around 32,788 people.
  • There are nearly 44,226 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Peerumade Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 41,687 41,687 N/A
SC Male Population 20,716 20,716 N/A
SC Female Population 20,971 20,971 N/A
Total ST Population 6,489 6,489 N/A
ST Male Population 3,223 3,223 N/A
ST Female Population 3,266 3,266 N/A
Population Density 125 / km² 125 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Peerumade Taluka is approximately 41,687 people, including 20,716 males and 20,971 females. Around 41,687 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Peerumade Taluka is about 6,489 people, including 3,223 males and 3,266 females. Around 6,489 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 125 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 125 people per sq. km.