Karunagappally

Karunagappally is a Town and Taluka in Kollam 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 Karunagappally Block (CD) is 05684. Total area of karunagappally taluka is 180 km² including 75.10 km² rural area and 105.32 km² urban area. Karunagappally taluka has a population of 4,28,802 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,84,412 while rural population is 1,44,390. Karunagappally has a sex ratio of approximately 1099 females for every 1,000 males. Karunagappally taluka has a population density of 2377 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,06,937 houses in the sub-district, including 70,671 urban houses and 36,266 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.42% population of karunagappally taluka is literate, out of which 85.71% males and 83.24% females are literate.

List of Villages in Karunagappally Taluka

Karunagappally Taluka has a total of 17 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 Karunagappally Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Karunagappally Taluka

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Karunagappally 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.