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 information the sub-district code of Kozhenchery Block (CD) is 05682. Total area of kozhenchery taluka is 1,015 km² including 982.13 km² rural area and 33.24 km² urban area. Kozhenchery taluka has a population of 3,38,560 peoples, out of which urban population is 49,559 while rural population is 2,89,001. Kozhenchery has a sex ratio of approximately 1146 females for every 1,000 males. Kozhenchery taluka has a population density of 333 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 92,825 houses in the sub-district, including 13,206 urban houses and 79,619 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 88.71% population of kozhenchery taluka is literate, out of which 88.84% males and 88.60% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kozhenchery 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 |
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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 |