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 information the sub-district code of Changanassery Block (CD) is 05671. Total area of changanassery taluka is 262 km² including 217.93 km² rural area and 43.98 km² urban area. Changanassery taluka has a population of 3,55,736 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,27,987 while rural population is 2,27,749. Changanassery has a sex ratio of approximately 1063 females for every 1,000 males. Changanassery taluka has a population density of 1358 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 88,683 houses in the sub-district, including 31,677 urban houses and 57,006 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 89.01% population of changanassery taluka is literate, out of which 89.12% males and 88.91% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Changanassery Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |