Mallappally Taluka - Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Mallappally 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. Mallappally is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 169 km², including 168.83 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1105 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mallappally Taluka
Mallappally Taluka has a total of 9 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 | Anicad | Rural | Anicadu |
| 2 | Ezhumattoor | Rural | Ezhumattoor |
| 3 | Kallooppara | Rural | Kallooppara |
| 4 | Kottangal | Rural | Kottangal |
| 5 | Kunnamthanam | Rural | Kunnathanam |
| 6 | Mallappally | Rural | Mallappally |
| 7 | Perumpetty | Rural | Kottanadu |
| 8 | Puramattam | Rural | Puramattom |
| 9 | Thelliyoor | Rural | Ezhumattoor |
Population of Mallappally Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mallappally Taluka has a total population of 1,34,219 people, consisting of 63,748 males and 70,471 females. There are 35,532 households in the taluka with an average population density of 795 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,34,219 | 1,34,219 | 0 |
| Male Population | 63,748 | 63,748 | 0 |
| Female Population | 70,471 | 70,471 | 0 |
| Total Households | 35,532 | 35,532 | 0 |
| Population Density | 795 / km² | 795 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,20,446 literate people and 10,630 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,847 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 561 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) | 10,630 | 10,630 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,20,446 | 1,20,446 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,773 | 13,773 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,847 | 14,847 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 561 | 561 | 0 |
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.