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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aranmula Aranmula Chengannur (9 km)
2Aruvappulam Aruvapulam Pathanamthitta (15 km)
3Chenneerkara Chenneerkara Pathanamthitta (7 km)
4Elanthoor Elanthoor Pathanamthitta (7 km)
5Iravan Aruvapulam Pathanamthitta (12 km)
6Kidangannur Aranmula Chengannur (10 km)
7Konni Konni Pathanamthitta (10 km)
8Konnithazham Konni Pathanamthitta (6 km)
9Kozhenchery Kozhencherry Kozhenchery
10Kulanada Kulanada Pandalam (3 km)
11Malayalapuzha Malayalapuzha Pathanamthitta (6 km)
12Mallapuzhassery Mallapuzhassery Pathanamthitta (15 km)
13Mezhuveli Kulanada Pathanamthitta (15 km)
14Mylapra Mylapra Pathanamthitta (5 km)
15Naranganam Naranganam Pathanamthitta (8 km)
16Omalloor Omallur Pathanamthitta (4 km)
17Pathanamthitta N/A Pathanamthitta (1 km)
18Pramadom Pramadom Pathanamthitta (5 km)
19Thannithode Thannithodu Pathanamthitta (26 km)
20Vallicode Vallicode Pathanamthitta (6 km)
21Vallicode 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
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
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