Kanjirappally Taluka - Kottayam, Kerala
Kanjirappally is an administrative taluka in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kanjirappally is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 421 km², including 421.47 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1039 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kanjirappally Taluka
Kanjirappally Taluka has a total of 13 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheruvally | Rural | Chirakkadavu |
| 2 | Chirakkadavu | Rural | Chirakkadavu |
| 3 | Edakkunnam | Rural | Parathode |
| 4 | Elamgulam | Rural | Elikulam |
| 5 | Elikkulam | Rural | Elikulam |
| 6 | Erumeli North | Rural | Mundakayam |
| 7 | Erumeli South | Rural | Erumeli |
| 8 | Kanjirappally | Rural | Parathode |
| 9 | Koottickal | Rural | Koottickal |
| 10 | Koovappally | Rural | Parathode |
| 11 | Koruthode | Rural | Koruthode |
| 12 | Manimala | Rural | Manimala |
| 13 | Mundakayam | Rural | Parathode |
Population of Kanjirappally Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kanjirappally Taluka has a total population of 2,70,045 people, consisting of 1,32,381 males and 1,37,664 females. There are 66,171 households in the taluka with an average population density of 641 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,70,045 | 2,70,045 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,32,381 | 1,32,381 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,37,664 | 1,37,664 | 0 |
| Total Households | 66,171 | 66,171 | 0 |
| Population Density | 641 / km² | 641 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,36,090 literate people and 26,318 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 27,058 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,923 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,318 | 26,318 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,36,090 | 2,36,090 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,955 | 33,955 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 27,058 | 27,058 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,923 | 6,923 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.