Ranni

Ranni 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 Ranni Block (CD) is 05681. Total area of ranni taluka is 1,050 km². Ranni taluka has a population of 1,98,194 peoples. Ranni taluka has a population density of 189 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,172 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 88.67% population of ranni taluka is literate, out of which 88.77% males and 88.58% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ranni Taluka

Ranni Taluka has a total of 11 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 Ranni Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Angadi Ranni Angadi Pathanamthitta (20 km)
2Athikkayam Naranamoozhy Pathanamthitta (30 km)
3Ayiroor Ayiroor Pathanamthitta (18 km)
4Cherukole Cherukole Pathanamthitta (18 km)
5Chethakkal Naranamoozhy Pathanamthitta (25 km)
6Chittar Seethathodu Chittar Pathanamthitta (30 km)
7Kollamula Ranni Perunad Pathanamthitta (45 km)
8Pazhavangadi Naranamoozhy Pathanamthitta (19 km)
9Perunad Ranni Perunad Pathanamthitta (24 km)
10Ranni Ranni Pathanamthitta (18 km)
11Vadasserikkara Vadasserikkara Pathanamthitta (12 km)

Population of Ranni Taluka

The population profile of Ranni 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 Ranni's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,98,194 1,98,194 N/A
Male Population 94,773 94,773 N/A
Female Population 1,03,421 1,03,421 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 16,599 16,599 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,432 8,432 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,167 8,167 N/A
Literate Population 1,75,742 1,75,742 N/A
Literate Male Population 84,132 84,132 N/A
Literate Female Population 91,610 91,610 N/A
Illiterate Population 22,452 22,452 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 10,641 10,641 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 11,811 11,811 N/A
Total Households 53,172 53,172 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ranni 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 17,424 17,424 N/A
SC Male Population 8,475 8,475 N/A
SC Female Population 8,949 8,949 N/A
Total ST Population 4,794 4,794 N/A
ST Male Population 2,352 2,352 N/A
ST Female Population 2,442 2,442 N/A
Population Density 189 / km² 189 / km² N/A