Kozhenchery Taluka - Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Kozhenchery 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. Kozhenchery is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Punalur, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,015 km², including 982.13 km² rural area and 33.24 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1146 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kozhenchery Taluka
Kozhenchery Taluka has a total of 11 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 | Aranmula | Rural | Aranmula |
| 2 | Chenneerkara | Rural | Chenneerkara |
| 3 | Elanthoor | Rural | Elanthoor |
| 4 | Kidangannur | Rural | Aranmula |
| 5 | Kozhenchery (Ct) | Rural | Kozhencherry |
| 6 | Kulanada | Rural | Mezhuveli |
| 7 | Mallapuzhassery | Rural | Mallapuzhassery |
| 8 | Mezhuveli | Rural | Mezhuveli |
| 9 | Naranganam | Rural | Naranganam |
| 10 | Omalloor | Rural | Omallur |
| 11 | Pathanamthitta (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Kozhenchery Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kozhenchery Taluka has a total population of 3,38,560 people, consisting of 1,57,756 males and 1,80,804 females. There are 92,825 households in the taluka with an average population density of 333 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 92,825 | 79,619 | 13,206 |
| Population Density | 333 / km² | 294 / km² | 1,491 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 3,00,345 literate people and 27,105 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 49,604 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,266 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) | 27,105 | 22,818 | 4,287 |
| Literate Population | 3,00,345 | 2,56,683 | 43,662 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,215 | 32,318 | 5,897 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 49,604 | 45,092 | 4,512 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,266 | 1,096 | 170 |
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.