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 information the sub-district code of Kottayam Block (CD) is 05670. Total area of kottayam taluka is 500 km² including 313.24 km² rural area and 186.65 km² urban area. Kottayam taluka has a population of 6,31,885 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,57,302 while rural population is 2,74,583. Kottayam has a sex ratio of approximately 1043 females for every 1,000 males. Kottayam taluka has a population density of 1264 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,57,693 houses in the sub-district, including 89,686 urban houses and 68,007 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 89.39% population of kottayam taluka is literate, out of which 89.64% males and 89.16% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kottayam 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.