Adoor
Adoor is a Town and Taluka in Pathanamthitta 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 Adoor Block (CD) is 05683. The total area of Adoor Taluka is 309 km², which includes 287.75 km² of rural area and 20.82 km² of urban area. Adoor has a sex ratio of approximately 1144 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Adoor Taluka
Adoor Taluka has a total of 14 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 Adoor Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angadickal | Kodumon | Adoor (10 km) |
| 2 | Enadimangalam | Enadimangalam | Pathanapuram (7 km) |
| 3 | Enathu | Ezhamkulam | Adoor (10 km) |
| 4 | Erathu | Erathu | Adoor (4 km) |
| 5 | Ezhamkulam | Ezhamkulam | Adoor (6 km) |
| 6 | Kadampanadu | Kadampanadu | Adoor (10 km) |
| 7 | Kalanjoor | Kalanjoor | Pathanapuram (4 km) |
| 8 | Kodumon | Kodumon | Adoor (8 km) |
| 9 | Koodal | Kalanjoor | Pathanapuram (6 km) |
| 10 | Kurampala | Thumpamon | Pandalam (1 km) |
| 11 | Pallickal | Pallickal | Adoor (11 km) |
| 12 | Pandalam | N/A | Adoor (10 km) |
| 13 | Pandalam Thekkekara | Pandalam Thekkekara | Adoor (6 km) |
| 14 | Peringanadu | Pallickal | Adoor (2 km) |
Population of Adoor Taluka
The population profile of Adoor 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 Adoor 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 | 3,02,936 | 2,73,765 | 29,171 |
| Male Population | 1,41,233 | 1,27,492 | 13,741 |
| Female Population | 1,61,703 | 1,46,273 | 15,430 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,025 | 22,614 | 2,411 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,569 | 11,355 | 1,214 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,456 | 11,259 | 1,197 |
| Literate Population | 2,65,208 | 2,39,436 | 25,772 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,24,448 | 1,12,236 | 12,212 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,40,760 | 1,27,200 | 13,560 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,728 | 34,329 | 3,399 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,785 | 15,256 | 1,529 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,943 | 19,073 | 1,870 |
| Total Households | 81,604 | 73,693 | 7,911 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Adoor Taluka is around 3,02,936 people. This includes 1,41,233 males and 1,61,703 females. Rural population is about 2,73,765 (1,27,492 males and 1,46,273 females), while urban population is nearly 29,171 (13,741 males and 15,430 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 25,025 of the population, with 12,569 boys and 12,456 girls. Rural areas have 22,614 children, and urban areas have about 2,411 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,65,208 literate people in Adoor Taluka, including 1,24,448 literate males and 1,40,760 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,39,436 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,772 people.
- About 37,728 people in Adoor Taluka are not literate, including 16,785 males and 20,943 females. Rural areas include 34,329 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,399 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 81,604 households, with 73,693 in villages and 7,911 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Adoor 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 | 55,941 | 52,320 | 3,621 |
| SC Male Population | 26,796 | 25,031 | 1,765 |
| SC Female Population | 29,145 | 27,289 | 1,856 |
| Total ST Population | 730 | 692 | 38 |
| ST Male Population | 338 | 325 | 13 |
| ST Female Population | 392 | 367 | 25 |
| Population Density | 982 / km² | 951 / km² | 1,401 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Adoor Taluka is approximately 55,941 people, including 26,796 males and 29,145 females. Around 52,320 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,621 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Adoor Taluka is about 730 people, including 338 males and 392 females. Around 692 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 38 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 982 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 951 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,401 people per sq. km.