Peerumade Taluka - Idukki, Kerala
Peerumade 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. Peerumade is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,403 km², including 1,402.62 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1009 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peerumade Taluka
Peerumade Taluka has a total of 10 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 | Elappara | Rural | Vandiperiyar |
| 2 | Kokkayar | Rural | Kokkayar |
| 3 | Kumily | Rural | Kumaly |
| 4 | Manjumala | Rural | Vandiperiyar |
| 5 | Mlappara | Rural | Peruvanthanam |
| 6 | Peerumade | Rural | Vandiperiyar |
| 7 | Periyar | Rural | Vandiperiyar |
| 8 | Peruvanthanam | Rural | Peruvanthanam |
| 9 | Upputhara | Rural | Upputhara |
| 10 | Vagamon | Rural | Elappara |
Population of Peerumade Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Peerumade Taluka has a total population of 1,75,622 people, consisting of 87,391 males and 88,231 females. There are 44,226 households in the taluka with an average population density of 125 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,75,622 | 1,75,622 | 0 |
| Male Population | 87,391 | 87,391 | 0 |
| Female Population | 88,231 | 88,231 | 0 |
| Total Households | 44,226 | 44,226 | 0 |
| Population Density | 125 / km² | 125 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,42,834 literate people and 16,550 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 41,687 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,489 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,550 | 16,550 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,42,834 | 1,42,834 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,788 | 32,788 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 41,687 | 41,687 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,489 | 6,489 | 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.