Meenachil

Meenachil 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 Meenachil Block (CD) is 05668. Total area of meenachil taluka is 693 km² including 658.51 km² rural area and 34.35 km² urban area. Meenachil taluka has a population of 4,06,471 peoples, out of which urban population is 56,870 while rural population is 3,49,601. Meenachil has a sex ratio of approximately 1014 females for every 1,000 males. Meenachil taluka has a population density of 587 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 97,873 houses in the sub-district, including 12,966 urban houses and 84,907 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 88.59% population of meenachil taluka is literate, out of which 88.89% males and 88.30% females are literate.

List of Villages in Meenachil Taluka

Meenachil Taluka has a total of 26 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 Meenachil Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Meenachil Taluka

The population profile of Meenachil 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 Meenachil'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 Meenachil 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.