Kanjirappally

Kanjirappally 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 Kanjirappally Block (CD) is 05672. The total area of Kanjirappally Taluka is 421 km². Kanjirappally has a sex ratio of approximately 1039 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kanjirappally Taluka

Kanjirappally Taluka has a total of 12 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 Kanjirappally Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Cheruvally Chirakkadavu Kottayam (41 km)
2Chirakkadavu Chirakkadavu Palai (21 km)
3Edakkunnam Mundakayam Kottayam (49 km)
4Elamgulam Elikulam Palai (16 km)
5Elikkulam Elikulam Palai (10 km)
6Erumeli North Koruthode Kottayam (50 km)
7Erumeli South Erumeli Kottayam (47 km)
8Kanjirappally Kanjirappally Kottayam (42 km)
9Koottickal Koottickal Palai (46 km)
10Koovappally Kanjirappally Kottayam (48 km)
11Manimala Manimala Kottayam (40 km)
12Mundakayam Koottickal Palai (24 km)

Population of Kanjirappally Taluka

The population profile of Kanjirappally 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 Kanjirappally 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 2,70,045 2,70,045 N/A
Male Population 1,32,381 1,32,381 N/A
Female Population 1,37,664 1,37,664 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 26,318 26,318 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,409 13,409 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,909 12,909 N/A
Literate Population 2,36,090 2,36,090 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,16,199 1,16,199 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,19,891 1,19,891 N/A
Illiterate Population 33,955 33,955 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 16,182 16,182 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 17,773 17,773 N/A
Total Households 66,171 66,171 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 2,70,045 people. Includes nearly 1,32,381 males and 1,37,664 females. Rural population is about 2,70,045 people.
  • There are around 26,318 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 13,409 boys and 12,909 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,36,090 people. Non-literate population is around 33,955 people.
  • There are nearly 66,171 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kanjirappally 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 27,058 27,058 N/A
SC Male Population 13,359 13,359 N/A
SC Female Population 13,699 13,699 N/A
Total ST Population 6,923 6,923 N/A
ST Male Population 3,413 3,413 N/A
ST Female Population 3,510 3,510 N/A
Population Density 641 / km² 641 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanjirappally Taluka is approximately 27,058 people, including 13,359 males and 13,699 females. Around 27,058 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanjirappally Taluka is about 6,923 people, including 3,413 males and 3,510 females. Around 6,923 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 641 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 641 people per sq. km.