Vaikom Taluka - Kottayam District, Kerala
Vaikom is an administrative taluka in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Vaikom is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vaikam Road, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 319 km², including 310.57 km² rural area and 8.73 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1034 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vaikom Taluka
Vaikom Taluka has a total of 18 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chempu | Rural | Chempu |
| 2 | Kaduthuruthy | Rural | Mulakulam |
| 3 | Kallara | Rural | Kallara |
| 4 | Kothanalloor | Rural | Manjoor |
| 5 | Kulasekharamangalam | Rural | Maravanthuruthu |
| 6 | Manjoor | Rural | Manjoor |
| 7 | Mulakulam | Rural | Mulakulam |
| 8 | Muttuchira | Rural | Kaduthuruthy |
| 9 | Naduvile (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Njeezhoor | Rural | Njeezhoor |
| 11 | T V Puram | Rural | Tv Puram |
| 12 | Thalayazham | Rural | Thalayazham |
| 13 | Udayanapuram | Rural | Udayanapuram |
| 14 | Vadakkemuri (Part) | Both | Udayanapuram |
| 15 | Vadayar | Rural | Thalayolaparambu |
| 16 | Vaikom (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Vechoor | Rural | Vechoor |
| 18 | Velloor | Rural | Velloor |
Population of Vaikom Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Vaikom Taluka has a total population of 3,10,414 people, consisting of 1,52,570 males and 1,57,844 females. There are 76,876 households in the taluka with an average population density of 972 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 76,876 | 70,808 | 6,068 |
| Population Density | 972 / km² | 925 / km² | 2,661 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,72,104 literate people and 27,143 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 35,356 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 975 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,143 | 25,336 | 1,807 |
| Literate Population | 2,72,104 | 2,51,354 | 20,750 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,310 | 35,826 | 2,484 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 35,356 | 33,536 | 1,820 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 975 | 866 | 109 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.