Ranni Taluka - Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Ranni 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. Ranni 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 72.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,050 km², including 1,049.91 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1091 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ranni Taluka
Ranni Taluka has a total of 10 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 | Angadi | Rural | Ranni Angadi |
| 2 | Athikkayam | Rural | Naranamoozhy |
| 3 | Ayiroor | Rural | Ayiroor |
| 4 | Cherukole | Rural | Cherukole |
| 5 | Chethakkal | Rural | Vechuchira |
| 6 | Kollamula | Rural | Vechuchira |
| 7 | Pazhavangadi | Rural | Ranni Pazhavangadi |
| 8 | Perunad | Rural | Ranni Perunad |
| 9 | Ranni | Rural | Ranni |
| 10 | Vadasserikkara | Rural | Vadasserikkara |
Population of Ranni Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Ranni Taluka has a total population of 1,98,194 people, consisting of 94,773 males and 1,03,421 females. There are 53,172 households in the taluka with an average population density of 189 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,98,194 | 1,98,194 | 0 |
| Male Population | 94,773 | 94,773 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,03,421 | 1,03,421 | 0 |
| Total Households | 53,172 | 53,172 | 0 |
| Population Density | 189 / km² | 189 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,75,742 literate people and 16,599 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17,424 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,794 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) | 16,599 | 16,599 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,75,742 | 1,75,742 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,452 | 22,452 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17,424 | 17,424 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,794 | 4,794 | 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.