Thiruvalla
Thiruvalla 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, the sub-district code of Thiruvalla Block (CD) is 05679. The total area of Thiruvalla Taluka is 152 km², which includes 124.80 km² of rural area and 27.15 km² of urban area. Thiruvalla has a sex ratio of approximately 1144 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thiruvalla Taluka
Thiruvalla Taluka has a total of 10 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 Thiruvalla Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eraviperoor | Eraviperoor | Thiruvalla (6 km) |
| 2 | Kadapra | Kadapra | Thiruvalla (6 km) |
| 3 | Kaviyoor | Kaviyoor | Thiruvalla (8 km) |
| 4 | Kavumbhagom | Peringara | Thiruvalla (2 km) |
| 5 | Koipuram | Koipuram | Thiruvalla (13 km) |
| 6 | Kuttoor | Kuttoor | Thiruvalla (4 km) |
| 7 | Nedumpuram | Nedumpuram | Thiruvalla (3 km) |
| 8 | Niranam | Niranam | Thiruvalla (10 km) |
| 9 | Peringara | Peringara | Thiruvalla (5 km) |
| 10 | Thottapuzhassery | Thottapuzhassery | Thiruvalla (15 km) |
Population of Thiruvalla Taluka
The population profile of Thiruvalla 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 Thiruvalla Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,23,503 | 1,70,620 | 52,883 |
| Male Population | 1,04,206 | 79,389 | 24,817 |
| Female Population | 1,19,297 | 91,231 | 28,066 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,478 | 13,520 | 3,958 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,811 | 6,816 | 1,995 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,667 | 6,704 | 1,963 |
| Literate Population | 2,00,812 | 1,53,044 | 47,768 |
| Literate Male Population | 93,413 | 71,037 | 22,376 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,07,399 | 82,007 | 25,392 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,691 | 17,576 | 5,115 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,793 | 8,352 | 2,441 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 11,898 | 9,224 | 2,674 |
| Total Households | 59,551 | 45,599 | 13,952 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thiruvalla Taluka is around 2,23,503 people. This includes 1,04,206 males and 1,19,297 females. Rural population is about 1,70,620 (79,389 males and 91,231 females), while urban population is nearly 52,883 (24,817 males and 28,066 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,478 of the population, with 8,811 boys and 8,667 girls. Rural areas have 13,520 children, and urban areas have about 3,958 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,00,812 literate people in Thiruvalla Taluka, including 93,413 literate males and 1,07,399 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,53,044 individuals and urban literacy covers around 47,768 people.
- About 22,691 people in Thiruvalla Taluka are not literate, including 10,793 males and 11,898 females. Rural areas include 17,576 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,115 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 59,551 households, with 45,599 in villages and 13,952 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thiruvalla Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 26,649 | 22,161 | 4,488 |
| SC Male Population | 12,737 | 10,587 | 2,150 |
| SC Female Population | 13,912 | 11,574 | 2,338 |
| Total ST Population | 757 | 520 | 237 |
| ST Male Population | 365 | 250 | 115 |
| ST Female Population | 392 | 270 | 122 |
| Population Density | 1,471 / km² | 1,367 / km² | 1,948 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thiruvalla Taluka is approximately 26,649 people, including 12,737 males and 13,912 females. Around 22,161 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,488 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thiruvalla Taluka is about 757 people, including 365 males and 392 females. Around 520 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 237 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,471 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,367 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,948 people per sq. km.