Changanassery
Changanassery is a Town and Taluka in Kottayam 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 Changanassery Block (CD) is 05671. The total area of Changanassery Taluka is 262 km², which includes 217.93 km² of rural area and 43.98 km² of urban area. Changanassery has a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Changanassery Taluka
Changanassery Taluka has a total of 14 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 Changanassery Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changanassery | Paippad | Changanassery (1 km) |
| 2 | Chethipuzha | Vazhappally | Changanassery |
| 3 | Kangazha | Kangazha | Changanassery (25 km) |
| 4 | Karukachal | Karukachal | Changanassery (14 km) |
| 5 | Kurichy | Kurichy | Changanassery (8 km) |
| 6 | Madappally | Madappally | Changanassery (6 km) |
| 7 | Nedumkunnam | Karukachal | Changanassery (15 km) |
| 8 | Paippad | Paippad | Changanassery |
| 9 | Thottackad | Vakathanam | Changanassery (13 km) |
| 10 | Thrikkodithanam | Paippad | Changanassery |
| 11 | Vakathanam | Vakathanam | Changanassery (12 km) |
| 12 | Vazhappally Padinjaru | Vazhappally | Changanassery (2 km) |
| 13 | Vazhoor | Kangazha | Changanassery (1 km) |
| 14 | Vellavoor | Vellavoor | Changanassery (32 km) |
Population of Changanassery Taluka
The population profile of Changanassery 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 Changanassery 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 | 3,55,736 | 2,27,749 | 1,27,987 |
| Male Population | 1,72,433 | 1,10,626 | 61,807 |
| Female Population | 1,83,303 | 1,17,123 | 66,180 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,538 | 19,988 | 11,550 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,998 | 10,103 | 5,895 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,540 | 9,885 | 5,655 |
| Literate Population | 3,16,636 | 2,03,039 | 1,13,597 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,53,669 | 98,768 | 54,901 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,62,967 | 1,04,271 | 58,696 |
| Illiterate Population | 39,100 | 24,710 | 14,390 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,764 | 11,858 | 6,906 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,336 | 12,852 | 7,484 |
| Total Households | 88,683 | 57,006 | 31,677 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Changanassery Taluka is around 3,55,736 people. This includes 1,72,433 males and 1,83,303 females. Rural population is about 2,27,749 (1,10,626 males and 1,17,123 females), while urban population is nearly 1,27,987 (61,807 males and 66,180 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 31,538 of the population, with 15,998 boys and 15,540 girls. Rural areas have 19,988 children, and urban areas have about 11,550 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,16,636 literate people in Changanassery Taluka, including 1,53,669 literate males and 1,62,967 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,03,039 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,13,597 people.
- About 39,100 people in Changanassery Taluka are not literate, including 18,764 males and 20,336 females. Rural areas include 24,710 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 14,390 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 88,683 households, with 57,006 in villages and 31,677 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Changanassery 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 | 34,143 | 23,163 | 10,980 |
| SC Male Population | 16,676 | 11,288 | 5,388 |
| SC Female Population | 17,467 | 11,875 | 5,592 |
| Total ST Population | 1,418 | 1,178 | 240 |
| ST Male Population | 691 | 571 | 120 |
| ST Female Population | 727 | 607 | 120 |
| Population Density | 1,358 / km² | 1,045 / km² | 2,910 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Changanassery Taluka is approximately 34,143 people, including 16,676 males and 17,467 females. Around 23,163 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,980 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Changanassery Taluka is about 1,418 people, including 691 males and 727 females. Around 1,178 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 240 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,358 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,045 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,910 people per sq. km.