Thodupuzha
Thodupuzha 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 information the sub-district code of Thodupuzha Block (CD) is 05666. Total area of thodupuzha taluka is 885 km² including 849.50 km² rural area and 35.43 km² urban area. Thodupuzha taluka has a population of 3,25,951 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,045 while rural population is 2,73,906. Thodupuzha has a sex ratio of approximately 1012 females for every 1,000 males. Thodupuzha taluka has a population density of 368 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 80,784 houses in the sub-district, including 12,604 urban houses and 68,180 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 86.69% population of thodupuzha taluka is literate, out of which 87.69% males and 85.71% females are literate. There are about 19 villages in thodupuzha taluka, which you can browse from thodupuzha taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Thodupuzha Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alacode | Alakkode | Thodupuzha (8 km) |
| 2 | Arakkulam | Arakulam | Thodupuzha (19 km) |
| 3 | Elappally | Arakulam | Thodupuzha (28 km) |
| 4 | Idukki | Vazhathope | Thodupuzha (60 km) |
| 5 | Kanjikuzhi | Idukki Kanjikuzhy | Kottayam (60 km) |
| 6 | Karikkode | Edavetty | Thodupuzha (5 km) |
| 7 | Karimannoor | Alakkode | Thodupuzha (10 km) |
| 8 | Karimkunnam | Karimkunnam | Thodupuzha (7 km) |
| 9 | Kodikulam | Kodikulam | Thodupuzha (12 km) |
| 10 | Kudayathoor | Kudayathoor | Thodupuzha (14 km) |
| 11 | Kumaramangalam | Kumaramangalam | Thodupuzha (6 km) |
| 12 | Manakkad | Manakkad | Thodupuzha (3 km) |
| 13 | Muttom | Muttom | Thodupuzha (10 km) |
| 14 | Neyyasseri | Karimannoor | Thodupuzha (14 km) |
| 15 | Purapuzha | Purapuzha | Thodupuzha (10 km) |
| 16 | Thodupuzha | Karimkunnam | Thodupuzha (5 km) |
| 17 | Udumbannoor | Udumbanoor | Thodupuzha (17 km) |
| 18 | Vannapuram | Vannapuram | Thodupuzha (18 km) |
| 19 | Velliyamattom | Velliyamattom | Thodupuzha (15 km) |
Population of Thodupuzha Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,73,906 | 52,045 | 3,25,951 |
| Male Population | 1,36,435 | 25,563 | 1,61,998 |
| Female Population | 1,37,471 | 26,482 | 1,63,953 |
| Population Density | 322 / km² | 1,469 / km² | 368 / km² |
Households in Thodupuzha Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 68,180 |
| Urban Households | 12,604 |
| Total Households | 80,784 |