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, the sub-district code of Vaikom Block (CD) is 05669. The total area of Vaikom Taluka is 319 km², which includes 310.57 km² of rural area and 8.73 km² of urban area. Vaikom has a sex ratio of approximately 1034 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vaikom Taluka
Vaikom Taluka has a total of 16 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 Vaikom Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | 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
The population profile of Vaikom 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 Vaikom 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 | 3,10,414 | 2,87,180 | 23,234 |
| Male Population | 1,52,570 | 1,41,266 | 11,304 |
| Female Population | 1,57,844 | 1,45,914 | 11,930 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,143 | 25,336 | 1,807 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,962 | 13,040 | 922 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,181 | 12,296 | 885 |
| Literate Population | 2,72,104 | 2,51,354 | 20,750 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,35,255 | 1,25,050 | 10,205 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,36,849 | 1,26,304 | 10,545 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,310 | 35,826 | 2,484 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,315 | 16,216 | 1,099 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,995 | 19,610 | 1,385 |
| Total Households | 76,876 | 70,808 | 6,068 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vaikom Taluka is around 3,10,414 people. This includes 1,52,570 males and 1,57,844 females. Rural population is about 2,87,180 (1,41,266 males and 1,45,914 females), while urban population is nearly 23,234 (11,304 males and 11,930 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,143 of the population, with 13,962 boys and 13,181 girls. Rural areas have 25,336 children, and urban areas have about 1,807 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,72,104 literate people in Vaikom Taluka, including 1,35,255 literate males and 1,36,849 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,51,354 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,750 people.
- About 38,310 people in Vaikom Taluka are not literate, including 17,315 males and 20,995 females. Rural areas include 35,826 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,484 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 76,876 households, with 70,808 in villages and 6,068 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vaikom 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 | 35,356 | 33,536 | 1,820 |
| SC Male Population | 17,295 | 16,428 | 867 |
| SC Female Population | 18,061 | 17,108 | 953 |
| Total ST Population | 975 | 866 | 109 |
| ST Male Population | 489 | 436 | 53 |
| ST Female Population | 486 | 430 | 56 |
| Population Density | 972 / km² | 925 / km² | 2,661 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vaikom Taluka is approximately 35,356 people, including 17,295 males and 18,061 females. Around 33,536 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,820 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vaikom Taluka is about 975 people, including 489 males and 486 females. Around 866 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 109 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 972 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 925 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,661 people per sq. km.