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, the sub-district code of Karunagappally Block (CD) is 05684. The total area of Karunagappally Taluka is 180 km², which includes 75.10 km² of rural area and 105.32 km² of urban area. Karunagappally has a sex ratio of approximately 1099 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adinad | Kulasekharapuram | Karunagappally |
| 2 | Alappad | Alappad | Kollam (21 km) |
| 3 | Ayanivelikulangara | N/A | Karunagappally |
| 4 | Chavara | Chavara | Karunagappally |
| 5 | Clappana | Clappana | Kayamkulam (10 km) |
| 6 | Kallelibhagom | Thodiyoor | Karunagappally |
| 7 | Karunagappally | N/A | Karunagappally |
| 8 | Kulasekharapuram | Kulasekharapuram | Karunagappally |
| 9 | Neendakara | Neendakara | Karunagappally |
| 10 | Oachira | Oachira | Karunagappally |
| 11 | Panmana | Panmana | Karunagappally |
| 12 | Pavumba | Thazhava | Kayamkulam (15 km) |
| 13 | Thazhava | Thazhava | Kayamkulam (14 km) |
| 14 | Thekkumbhagom | Thekkumbhagam | Kollam (15 km) |
| 15 | Thevalakkara | Thevalakkara | Kollam (22 km) |
| 16 | Thodiyoor | Thodiyoor | Karunagappally |
| 17 | Vadakkumthala | Panmana | Karunagappally |
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 Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,28,802 | 1,44,390 | 2,84,412 |
| Male Population | 2,04,250 | 68,328 | 1,35,922 |
| Female Population | 2,24,552 | 76,062 | 1,48,490 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 43,621 | 14,685 | 28,936 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,237 | 7,511 | 14,726 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,384 | 7,174 | 14,210 |
| Literate Population | 3,61,992 | 1,21,756 | 2,40,236 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,75,066 | 58,342 | 1,16,724 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,86,926 | 63,414 | 1,23,512 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,810 | 22,634 | 44,176 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,184 | 9,986 | 19,198 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,626 | 12,648 | 24,978 |
| Total Households | 1,06,937 | 36,266 | 70,671 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Karunagappally Taluka is around 4,28,802 people. This includes 2,04,250 males and 2,24,552 females. Rural population is about 1,44,390 (68,328 males and 76,062 females), while urban population is nearly 2,84,412 (1,35,922 males and 1,48,490 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 43,621 of the population, with 22,237 boys and 21,384 girls. Rural areas have 14,685 children, and urban areas have about 28,936 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,61,992 literate people in Karunagappally Taluka, including 1,75,066 literate males and 1,86,926 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,21,756 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,40,236 people.
- About 66,810 people in Karunagappally Taluka are not literate, including 29,184 males and 37,626 females. Rural areas include 22,634 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 44,176 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,06,937 households, with 36,266 in villages and 70,671 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Karunagappally Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 36,224 | 11,089 | 25,135 |
| SC Male Population | 17,680 | 5,371 | 12,309 |
| SC Female Population | 18,544 | 5,718 | 12,826 |
| Total ST Population | 965 | 275 | 690 |
| ST Male Population | 482 | 132 | 350 |
| ST Female Population | 483 | 143 | 340 |
| Population Density | 2,377 / km² | 1,923 / km² | 2,700 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Karunagappally Taluka is approximately 36,224 people, including 17,680 males and 18,544 females. Around 11,089 people live in rural parts. Nearly 25,135 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Karunagappally Taluka is about 965 people, including 482 males and 483 females. Around 275 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 690 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,377 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,923 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,700 people per sq. km.