Kozhenchery
Kozhenchery 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 Kozhenchery Block (CD) is 05682. The total area of Kozhenchery Taluka is 1,015 km², which includes 982.13 km² of rural area and 33.24 km² of urban area. Kozhenchery has a sex ratio of approximately 1146 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kozhenchery Taluka
Kozhenchery Taluka has a total of 21 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 Kozhenchery Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aranmula | Aranmula | Chengannur (9 km) |
| 2 | Aruvappulam | Aruvapulam | Pathanamthitta (15 km) |
| 3 | Chenneerkara | Chenneerkara | Pathanamthitta (7 km) |
| 4 | Elanthoor | Elanthoor | Pathanamthitta (7 km) |
| 5 | Iravan | Aruvapulam | Pathanamthitta (12 km) |
| 6 | Kidangannur | Aranmula | Chengannur (10 km) |
| 7 | Konni | Konni | Pathanamthitta (10 km) |
| 8 | Konnithazham | Konni | Pathanamthitta (6 km) |
| 9 | Kozhenchery | Kozhencherry | Kozhenchery |
| 10 | Kulanada | Kulanada | Pandalam (3 km) |
| 11 | Malayalapuzha | Malayalapuzha | Pathanamthitta (6 km) |
| 12 | Mallapuzhassery | Mallapuzhassery | Pathanamthitta (15 km) |
| 13 | Mezhuveli | Kulanada | Pathanamthitta (15 km) |
| 14 | Mylapra | Mylapra | Pathanamthitta (5 km) |
| 15 | Naranganam | Naranganam | Pathanamthitta (8 km) |
| 16 | Omalloor | Omallur | Pathanamthitta (4 km) |
| 17 | Pathanamthitta | N/A | Pathanamthitta (1 km) |
| 18 | Pramadom | Pramadom | Pathanamthitta (5 km) |
| 19 | Thannithode | Thannithodu | Pathanamthitta (26 km) |
| 20 | Vallicode | Vallicode | Pathanamthitta (6 km) |
| 21 | Vallicode Kottayam | Pramadom | Pathanamthitta (12 km) |
Population of Kozhenchery Taluka
The population profile of Kozhenchery 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 Kozhenchery 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 | 3,38,560 | 2,89,001 | 49,559 |
| Male Population | 1,57,756 | 1,34,418 | 23,338 |
| Female Population | 1,80,804 | 1,54,583 | 26,221 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,105 | 22,818 | 4,287 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,807 | 11,615 | 2,192 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,298 | 11,203 | 2,095 |
| Literate Population | 3,00,345 | 2,56,683 | 43,662 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,40,146 | 1,19,575 | 20,571 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,60,199 | 1,37,108 | 23,091 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,215 | 32,318 | 5,897 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,610 | 14,843 | 2,767 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,605 | 17,475 | 3,130 |
| Total Households | 92,825 | 79,619 | 13,206 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kozhenchery Taluka is around 3,38,560 people. This includes 1,57,756 males and 1,80,804 females. Rural population is about 2,89,001 (1,34,418 males and 1,54,583 females), while urban population is nearly 49,559 (23,338 males and 26,221 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 27,105 of the population, with 13,807 boys and 13,298 girls. Rural areas have 22,818 children, and urban areas have about 4,287 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 3,00,345 literate people in Kozhenchery Taluka, including 1,40,146 literate males and 1,60,199 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,56,683 individuals and urban literacy covers around 43,662 people.
- About 38,215 people in Kozhenchery Taluka are not literate, including 17,610 males and 20,605 females. Rural areas include 32,318 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,897 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 92,825 households, with 79,619 in villages and 13,206 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kozhenchery 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 | 49,604 | 45,092 | 4,512 |
| SC Male Population | 23,718 | 21,475 | 2,243 |
| SC Female Population | 25,886 | 23,617 | 2,269 |
| Total ST Population | 1,266 | 1,096 | 170 |
| ST Male Population | 618 | 531 | 87 |
| ST Female Population | 648 | 565 | 83 |
| Population Density | 333 / km² | 294 / km² | 1,491 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kozhenchery Taluka is approximately 49,604 people, including 23,718 males and 25,886 females. Around 45,092 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,512 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kozhenchery Taluka is about 1,266 people, including 618 males and 648 females. Around 1,096 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 170 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 333 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 294 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,491 people per sq. km.