Kottayam
Kottayam 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 Kottayam Block (CD) is 05670. The total area of Kottayam Taluka is 500 km², which includes 313.24 km² of rural area and 186.65 km² of urban area. Kottayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kottayam Taluka
Kottayam Taluka has a total of 25 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 Kottayam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aimanam | Aymanam | Kottayam |
| 2 | Akalakunnam | Akalakunnam | Palai (16 km) |
| 3 | Anikkad | Pallikkathode | Palai (17 km) |
| 4 | Arpookara | Arpookara | Kottayam (10 km) |
| 5 | Athirampuzha | Athirampuzha | Kottayam |
| 6 | Ayarkunnam | Ayarkkunnam | Kottayam (16 km) |
| 7 | Chengalam East | Akalakunnam | Palai (15 km) |
| 8 | Chengalam South | Thiruvarpu | Kottayam |
| 9 | Ettumanoor | N/A | Kottayam |
| 10 | Kaipuzha | Neendoor | Kottayam (12 km) |
| 11 | Kooroppada | Kooroppada | Kottayam (16 km) |
| 12 | Kumarakam | Kumarakom | Kottayam (10 km) |
| 13 | Manarcad | Mannarkadu | Kottayam (8 km) |
| 14 | Meenadam | Meenadom | Kottayam (10 km) |
| 15 | Muttampalam | Vijayapuram | Kottayam (2 km) |
| 16 | Nattakam | Panachikkad | Kottayam |
| 17 | Onamthuruth | Neendoor | Kottayam (15 km) |
| 18 | Pampady | Pampady | Kottayam (16 km) |
| 19 | Panachikkad | Panachikkad | Kottayam |
| 20 | Peroor | N/A | Kottayam (10 km) |
| 21 | Perumbaikad | Arpookara | Kottayam |
| 22 | Puthuppally | Puthuppally | Kottayam |
| 23 | Thiruvarpu | Thiruvarpu | Kottayam (7 km) |
| 24 | Veloor | N/A | Kottayam (4 km) |
| 25 | Vijayapuram | Vijayapuram | Kottayam |
Population of Kottayam Taluka
The population profile of Kottayam 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 Kottayam 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 | 6,31,885 | 2,74,583 | 3,57,302 |
| Male Population | 3,09,162 | 1,34,980 | 1,74,182 |
| Female Population | 3,22,723 | 1,39,603 | 1,83,120 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,998 | 23,163 | 29,835 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,827 | 11,729 | 15,098 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,171 | 11,434 | 14,737 |
| Literate Population | 5,64,868 | 2,45,052 | 3,19,816 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,77,141 | 1,20,666 | 1,56,475 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,87,727 | 1,24,386 | 1,63,341 |
| Illiterate Population | 67,017 | 29,531 | 37,486 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 32,021 | 14,314 | 17,707 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 34,996 | 15,217 | 19,779 |
| Total Households | 1,57,693 | 68,007 | 89,686 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kottayam Taluka is around 6,31,885 people. This includes 3,09,162 males and 3,22,723 females. Rural population is about 2,74,583 (1,34,980 males and 1,39,603 females), while urban population is nearly 3,57,302 (1,74,182 males and 1,83,120 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 52,998 of the population, with 26,827 boys and 26,171 girls. Rural areas have 23,163 children, and urban areas have about 29,835 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,64,868 literate people in Kottayam Taluka, including 2,77,141 literate males and 2,87,727 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,45,052 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,19,816 people.
- About 67,017 people in Kottayam Taluka are not literate, including 32,021 males and 34,996 females. Rural areas include 29,531 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 37,486 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,57,693 households, with 68,007 in villages and 89,686 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kottayam 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 | 37,603 | 16,903 | 20,700 |
| SC Male Population | 18,390 | 8,217 | 10,173 |
| SC Female Population | 19,213 | 8,686 | 10,527 |
| Total ST Population | 3,443 | 1,799 | 1,644 |
| ST Male Population | 1,713 | 907 | 806 |
| ST Female Population | 1,730 | 892 | 838 |
| Population Density | 1,264 / km² | 877 / km² | 1,914 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kottayam Taluka is approximately 37,603 people, including 18,390 males and 19,213 females. Around 16,903 people live in rural parts. Nearly 20,700 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kottayam Taluka is about 3,443 people, including 1,713 males and 1,730 females. Around 1,799 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,644 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,264 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 877 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,914 people per sq. km.