Kottarakkara
Kottarakkara 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 Kottarakkara Block (CD) is 05687. The total area of Kottarakkara Taluka is 551 km², which includes 533.18 km² of rural area and 17.39 km² of urban area. Kottarakkara has a sex ratio of approximately 1139 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kottarakkara Taluka
Kottarakkara Taluka has a total of 27 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 Kottarakkara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chadayamangalam | Chadayamangalam | Punalur (22 km) |
| 2 | Chakkuvarakkal | Kulakkada | Punalur (9 km) |
| 3 | Chithara | Chithara | Punalur (25 km) |
| 4 | Elamad | Elamadu | Punalur (25 km) |
| 5 | Ezhukone | Ezhukone | Kollam (18 km) |
| 6 | Ittiva | Ittiva | Punalur (24 km) |
| 7 | Kadakkal | Kadakkal | Kollam (55 km) |
| 8 | Kalayapuram | Mylam | Kollam (32 km) |
| 9 | Kareepra | Kareepra | Kollam (20 km) |
| 10 | Kottarakkara | N/A | Kottarakkara |
| 11 | Kottukkal | Ittiva | Punalur (23 km) |
| 12 | Kulakkada | Kulakkada | Punalur (25 km) |
| 13 | Kummil | Kadakkal | Attingal (25 km) |
| 14 | Mancode | Chithara | Punalur (28 km) |
| 15 | Melila | Melila | Punalur (13 km) |
| 16 | Mylom | Mylam | Punalur (21 km) |
| 17 | Neduvathoor | Neduvathur | Punalur (20 km) |
| 18 | Nilamel | Nilamel | Kollam (40 km) |
| 19 | Odanavattam | Veliyam | Kollam (27 km) |
| 20 | Pavithreswaram | Pavithreswaram | Kollam (23 km) |
| 21 | Pooyappally | Pooyappally | Kollam (20 km) |
| 22 | Puthur | Mylam | Kollam (28 km) |
| 23 | Ummannoor | Ummannur | Punalur (22 km) |
| 24 | Valakam | Ummannur | Punalur (14 km) |
| 25 | Velinalloor | Velinallur | Kollam (25 km) |
| 26 | Veliyam | Veliyam | Kollam (26 km) |
| 27 | Vettikkavala | Kulakkada | Punalur (15 km) |
Population of Kottarakkara Taluka
The population profile of Kottarakkara 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 Kottarakkara 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 | 5,86,434 | 5,56,646 | 29,788 |
| Male Population | 2,74,103 | 2,60,028 | 14,075 |
| Female Population | 3,12,331 | 2,96,618 | 15,713 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,514 | 51,966 | 2,548 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,613 | 26,327 | 1,286 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,901 | 25,639 | 1,262 |
| Literate Population | 5,02,254 | 4,76,002 | 26,252 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,37,844 | 2,25,384 | 12,460 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,64,410 | 2,50,618 | 13,792 |
| Illiterate Population | 84,180 | 80,644 | 3,536 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 36,259 | 34,644 | 1,615 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 47,921 | 46,000 | 1,921 |
| Total Households | 1,52,944 | 1,45,275 | 7,669 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kottarakkara Taluka is around 5,86,434 people. This includes 2,74,103 males and 3,12,331 females. Rural population is about 5,56,646 (2,60,028 males and 2,96,618 females), while urban population is nearly 29,788 (14,075 males and 15,713 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 54,514 of the population, with 27,613 boys and 26,901 girls. Rural areas have 51,966 children, and urban areas have about 2,548 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,02,254 literate people in Kottarakkara Taluka, including 2,37,844 literate males and 2,64,410 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,76,002 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,252 people.
- About 84,180 people in Kottarakkara Taluka are not literate, including 36,259 males and 47,921 females. Rural areas include 80,644 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,536 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,52,944 households, with 1,45,275 in villages and 7,669 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kottarakkara 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 | 85,165 | 80,931 | 4,234 |
| SC Male Population | 40,480 | 38,442 | 2,038 |
| SC Female Population | 44,685 | 42,489 | 2,196 |
| Total ST Population | 2,122 | 2,044 | 78 |
| ST Male Population | 1,006 | 961 | 45 |
| ST Female Population | 1,116 | 1,083 | 33 |
| Population Density | 1,065 / km² | 1,044 / km² | 1,713 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kottarakkara Taluka is approximately 85,165 people, including 40,480 males and 44,685 females. Around 80,931 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,234 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kottarakkara Taluka is about 2,122 people, including 1,006 males and 1,116 females. Around 2,044 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 78 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,065 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,044 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,713 people per sq. km.