Karunagappally Taluka - Kollam, Kerala
Karunagappally is an administrative taluka in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Karunagappally is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Karunagapalli, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 180 km², including 75.10 km² rural area and 105.32 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1099 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Karunagappally Taluka
Karunagappally Taluka has a total of 17 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 | Adinad (Ct) | Rural | Kulasekharapuram |
| 2 | Alappad | Rural | Alappad |
| 3 | Ayanivelikulangara (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chavara (Ct) | Rural | Chavara |
| 5 | Clappana | Rural | Clappana |
| 6 | Kallelibhagom (Ct) | Rural | Thodiyoor |
| 7 | Karunagappally (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kulasekharapuram (Ct) | Rural | Kulasekharapuram |
| 9 | Neendakara (Og) | Rural | Neendakara |
| 10 | Oachira (Ct) | Rural | Oachira |
| 11 | Panmana (Ct) | Rural | Panmana |
| 12 | Pavumba | Rural | Thazhava |
| 13 | Thazhava | Rural | Thazhava |
| 14 | Thekkumbhagom | Rural | Thekkumbhagam |
| 15 | Thevalakkara | Rural | Thevalakkara |
| 16 | Thodiyoor (Ct) | Rural | Thodiyoor |
| 17 | Vadakkumthala (Ct) | Rural | Panmana |
Population of Karunagappally Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Karunagappally Taluka has a total population of 4,28,802 people, consisting of 2,04,250 males and 2,24,552 females. There are 1,06,937 households in the taluka with an average population density of 2,377 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,06,937 | 36,266 | 70,671 |
| Population Density | 2,377 / km² | 1,923 / km² | 2,700 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,61,992 literate people and 43,621 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,224 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 965 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) | 43,621 | 14,685 | 28,936 |
| Literate Population | 3,61,992 | 1,21,756 | 2,40,236 |
| Illiterate Population | 66,810 | 22,634 | 44,176 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,224 | 11,089 | 25,135 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 965 | 275 | 690 |
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.