Udumbanchola Taluka - Idukki, Kerala
Udumbanchola 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. Udumbanchola is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,077 km², including 1,077.13 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1004 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Udumbanchola Taluka
Udumbanchola Taluka has a total of 18 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 | Anakkara | Rural | Vandenmedu |
| 2 | Anavilasam | Rural | Vandenmedu |
| 3 | Baisonvally | Rural | Bisonvalley |
| 4 | Chakkupallam | Rural | Vandenmedu |
| 5 | Chathurangapara | Rural | Udumbanchola |
| 6 | Chinnakanal | Rural | Chinnakanal |
| 7 | Erattayar | Rural | Erattayar |
| 8 | Kalkoonthal | Rural | Nedumkandam |
| 9 | Kanthippara | Rural | Senapathy |
| 10 | Karunapuram | Rural | Pampadumpara |
| 11 | Pampadumpara | Rural | Pampadumpara |
| 12 | Parathodu | Rural | Udumbanchola |
| 13 | Poopara | Rural | Santhanpara |
| 14 | Rajakkad | Rural | Rajakkad |
| 15 | Rajakumari | Rural | Rajakumari |
| 16 | Santhanpara | Rural | Santhanpara |
| 17 | Udumbanchola | Rural | Udumbanchola |
| 18 | Vandanmedu | Rural | Vandenmedu |
Population of Udumbanchola Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Udumbanchola Taluka has a total population of 4,29,780 people, consisting of 2,14,379 males and 2,15,401 females. There are 1,09,322 households in the taluka with an average population density of 399 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,29,780 | 4,29,780 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,14,379 | 2,14,379 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,15,401 | 2,15,401 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,09,322 | 1,09,322 | 0 |
| Population Density | 399 / km² | 399 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,59,076 literate people and 41,749 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,407 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,038 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) | 41,749 | 41,749 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,59,076 | 3,59,076 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,704 | 70,704 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,407 | 36,407 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,038 | 9,038 | 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.