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 information the sub-district code of Adoor Block (CD) is 05683. Total area of adoor taluka is 309 km² including 287.75 km² rural area and 20.82 km² urban area. Adoor taluka has a population of 3,02,936 peoples, out of which urban population is 29,171 while rural population is 2,73,765. Adoor has a sex ratio of approximately 1144 females for every 1,000 males. Adoor taluka has a population density of 982 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 81,604 houses in the sub-district, including 7,911 urban houses and 73,693 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 87.55% population of adoor taluka is literate, out of which 88.12% males and 87.05% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Adoor 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.
| 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 |