Kottayam
Kottayam is a district in the Kerala State of India. The total area of Kottayam district is 2,206 km², which includes 1,932.29 km² of rural area and 273.71 km² of urban area. There are about 80 villages in Kottayam district.
For administrative convenience, Kottayam district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Meenachil is the largest taluka in kottayam district covering area of 692.86 km² while Changanassery is the smallest taluka in kottayam district covering area of 261.91 km². Kottayam is the most populous whereas Kanjirappally is the least populous taluka in kottayam district. There are 5 talukas in Kottayam district. Here is the list of all Kottayam Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kottayam District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changanassery | 262 | 3,55,736 |
| 2 | Kanjirappally | 421 | 2,70,045 |
| 3 | Kottayam | 500 | 6,31,885 |
| 4 | Meenachil | 693 | 4,06,471 |
| 5 | Vaikom | 319 | 3,10,414 |
Population of Kottayam District
The population of Kottayam offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kottayam, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,74,551 | 14,09,158 | 5,65,393 |
| Total Male Population | 9,68,289 | 6,92,673 | 2,75,616 |
| Total Female Population | 10,06,262 | 7,16,485 | 2,89,777 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,74,486 | 1,25,143 | 49,343 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 88,823 | 63,745 | 25,078 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 85,663 | 61,398 | 24,265 |
| Literate Population | 17,49,798 | 12,46,775 | 5,03,023 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,61,592 | 6,15,451 | 2,46,141 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,88,206 | 6,31,324 | 2,56,882 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,24,753 | 1,62,383 | 62,370 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,06,697 | 77,222 | 29,475 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,18,056 | 85,161 | 32,895 |
| Households | 4,87,296 | 3,46,899 | 1,40,397 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kottayam district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kottayam district is 19,74,551, including 9,68,289 males and 10,06,262 females. In rural areas, it is 14,09,158, including 6,92,673 males and 7,16,485 females. In urban areas, it is 5,65,393, including 2,75,616 males and 2,89,777 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kottayam district is 1,74,486, including 88,823 boys and 85,663 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,25,143, including 63,745 boys and 61,398 girls. In urban areas, it is 49,343, including 25,078 boys and 24,265 girls.
- Literate population in Kottayam district is around 17,49,798, including 8,61,592 males and 8,88,206 females. In rural areas, it is 12,46,775, including 6,15,451 males and 6,31,324 females. In urban areas, it is 5,03,023, including 2,46,141 males and 2,56,882 females.
- Illiterate population in Kottayam district is about 2,24,753, including 1,06,697 males and 1,18,056 females. In rural areas, it is 1,62,383, including 77,222 males and 85,161 females. In urban areas, it is 62,370, including 29,475 males and 32,895 females.
- There are about 4,87,296 households in Kottayam district, including 3,46,899 in rural areas and 1,40,397 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kottayam. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,53,909 | 1,19,360 | 34,549 |
| SC Male Population | 75,503 | 58,557 | 16,946 |
| SC Female Population | 78,406 | 60,803 | 17,603 |
| Total ST Population | 21,972 | 19,698 | 2,274 |
| ST Male Population | 10,974 | 9,850 | 1,124 |
| ST Female Population | 10,998 | 9,848 | 1,150 |
| Population Density | 895 / km² | 729 / km² | 2,066 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kottayam district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kottayam district is approximately 1,53,909, including 75,503 males and 78,406 females. In rural areas, it is 1,19,360, including 58,557 males and 60,803 females. In urban areas, it is 34,549, including 16,946 males and 17,603 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kottayam district is about 21,972, including 10,974 males and 10,998 females. In rural areas, it is 19,698, including 9,850 males and 9,848 females. In urban areas, it is 2,274, including 1,124 males and 1,150 females.
- Overall population density of Kottayam district is around 895 people per km². Rural areas have about 729 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,066 people per km².