Vaikom
Vaikom 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 Vaikom Block (CD) is 05669. Total area of vaikom taluka is 319 km² including 310.57 km² rural area and 8.73 km² urban area. Vaikom taluka has a population of 3,10,414 peoples, out of which urban population is 23,234 while rural population is 2,87,180. Vaikom has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females for every 1,000 males. Vaikom taluka has a population density of 972 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 76,876 houses in the sub-district, including 6,068 urban houses and 70,808 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 87.66% population of vaikom taluka is literate, out of which 88.65% males and 86.70% females are literate. There are about 16 villages in vaikom taluka, which you can browse from vaikom taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Vaikom Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chempu | Chempu | Vaikom (8 km) |
| 2 | Kaduthuruthy | Kaduthuruthy | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 3 | Kallara | Kallara | Kottayam (12 km) |
| 4 | Kothanalloor | Manjoor | Kottayam (17 km) |
| 5 | Kulasekharamangalam | Maravanthuruthu | Vaikom (8 km) |
| 6 | Manjoor | Manjoor | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 7 | Mulakulam | Mulakulam | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 8 | Muttuchira | Kaduthuruthy | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 9 | Naduvile | Udayanapuram | Vaikom (4 km) |
| 10 | Njeezhoor | Njeezhoor | Vaikom (21 km) |
| 11 | Thalayazham | Thalayazham | Vaikom (6 km) |
| 12 | Vadakkemuri | Udayanapuram | Vaikom (3 km) |
| 13 | Vadayar | Thalayolaparambu | Vaikom (9 km) |
| 14 | Vaikom | Tv Puram | Vaikom (5 km) |
| 15 | Vechoor | Vechoor | Vaikom (10 km) |
| 16 | Velloor | Velloor | Vaikom (16 km) |
Population of Vaikom Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,87,180 | 23,234 | 3,10,414 |
| Male Population | 1,41,266 | 11,304 | 1,52,570 |
| Female Population | 1,45,914 | 11,930 | 1,57,844 |
| Population Density | 925 / km² | 2,661 / km² | 972 / km² |
Households in Vaikom Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 70,808 |
| Urban Households | 6,068 |
| Total Households | 76,876 |