Adoor Taluka - Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Adoor is an administrative taluka in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Adoor is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kuri, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 309 km², including 287.75 km² rural area and 20.82 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1144 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Adoor Taluka
Adoor Taluka has a total of 14 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 | Adoor | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Angadickal | Rural | Kodumon |
| 3 | Enadimangalam | Rural | Enadimangalam |
| 4 | Enathu | Rural | Ezhamkulam |
| 5 | Erathu | Rural | Erathu |
| 6 | Ezhamkulam | Rural | Ezhamkulam |
| 7 | Kadampanadu | Rural | Kadampanadu |
| 8 | Kodumon | Rural | Kodumon |
| 9 | Kurampala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Pallickal | Rural | Pallickal |
| 11 | Pandalam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Pandalam Thekkekara | Both | Pandalam Thekkekara |
| 13 | Peringanadu (Part) | Both | Pallickal |
| 14 | Thumpamon | Rural | Thumpamon |
Population of Adoor Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Adoor Taluka has a total population of 3,02,936 people, consisting of 1,41,233 males and 1,61,703 females. There are 81,604 households in the taluka with an average population density of 982 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 81,604 | 73,693 | 7,911 |
| Population Density | 982 / km² | 951 / km² | 1,401 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,65,208 literate people and 25,025 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 55,941 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 730 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,025 | 22,614 | 2,411 |
| Literate Population | 2,65,208 | 2,39,436 | 25,772 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,728 | 34,329 | 3,399 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 55,941 | 52,320 | 3,621 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 730 | 692 | 38 |
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.