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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Elappara | Elappara | Kottayam (85 km) |
2 | Kokkayar | Kokkayar | Thodupuzha (50 km) |
3 | Kumily | Kumaly | Kambum (22 km) |
4 | Manjumala | Vandiperiyar | Kambum (36 km) |
5 | Mlappara | Kumaly | Kottayam (60 km) |
6 | Peerumade | Peerumedu | Kottayam (80 km) |
7 | Periyar | Kumaly | Kambum (21 km) |
8 | Peruvanthanam | Peruvanthanam | Mundakayam (9 km) |
9 | Upputhara | Upputhara | Thodupuzha (45 km) |
10 | Vagamon | 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 |
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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 |
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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.