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.

List of Villages in Thodupuzha Taluka

Thodupuzha Taluka has a total of 19 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 Thodupuzha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alacode Alakkode Thodupuzha (8 km)
2Arakkulam Arakulam Thodupuzha (19 km)
3Elappally Arakulam Thodupuzha (28 km)
4Idukki Vazhathope Thodupuzha (60 km)
5Kanjikuzhi Idukki Kanjikuzhy Kottayam (60 km)
6Karikkode Edavetty Thodupuzha (5 km)
7Karimannoor Alakkode Thodupuzha (10 km)
8Karimkunnam Karimkunnam Thodupuzha (7 km)
9Kodikulam Kodikulam Thodupuzha (12 km)
10Kudayathoor Kudayathoor Thodupuzha (14 km)
11Kumaramangalam Kumaramangalam Thodupuzha (6 km)
12Manakkad Manakkad Thodupuzha (3 km)
13Muttom Muttom Thodupuzha (10 km)
14Neyyasseri Karimannoor Thodupuzha (14 km)
15Purapuzha Purapuzha Thodupuzha (10 km)
16Thodupuzha Karimkunnam Thodupuzha (5 km)
17Udumbannoor Udumbanoor Thodupuzha (17 km)
18Vannapuram Vannapuram Thodupuzha (18 km)
19Velliyamattom Velliyamattom Thodupuzha (15 km)

Population of Thodupuzha Taluka

The population profile of Thodupuzha 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 Thodupuzha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 3,25,951 2,73,906 52,045
Male Population 1,61,998 1,36,435 25,563
Female Population 1,63,953 1,37,471 26,482
Child Population (Age 0–6) 30,251 25,069 5,182
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 15,263 12,638 2,625
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 14,988 12,431 2,557
Literate Population 2,82,573 2,37,774 44,799
Literate Male Population 1,42,051 1,19,812 22,239
Literate Female Population 1,40,522 1,17,962 22,560
Illiterate Population 43,378 36,132 7,246
Illiterate Male Population 19,947 16,623 3,324
Illiterate Female Population 23,431 19,509 3,922
Total Households 80,784 68,180 12,604

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Thodupuzha Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 18,256 16,110 2,146
SC Male Population 9,038 7,993 1,045
SC Female Population 9,218 8,117 1,101
Total ST Population 21,161 20,589 572
ST Male Population 10,600 10,340 260
ST Female Population 10,561 10,249 312
Population Density 368 / km² 322 / km² 1,469 / km²