Thiruvalla Taluka - Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Thiruvalla 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. Thiruvalla 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 55.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 152 km², including 124.80 km² rural area and 27.15 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1144 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thiruvalla Taluka
Thiruvalla Taluka has a total of 12 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 | Eraviperoor | Rural | Eraviperoor |
| 2 | Kadapra | Rural | Niranam |
| 3 | Kaviyoor | Rural | Kaviyoor |
| 4 | Kavumbhagom (Part) | Both | Peringara |
| 5 | Koipuram | Rural | Koipuram |
| 6 | Kuttappuzha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kuttoor | Rural | Kuttoor |
| 8 | Nedumpuram | Rural | Nedumpuram |
| 9 | Niranam | Rural | Niranam |
| 10 | Peringara | Rural | Peringara |
| 11 | Thiruvalla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Thottapuzhassery | Rural | Thottapuzhassery |
Population of Thiruvalla Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Thiruvalla Taluka has a total population of 2,23,503 people, consisting of 1,04,206 males and 1,19,297 females. There are 59,551 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,471 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 59,551 | 45,599 | 13,952 |
| Population Density | 1,471 / km² | 1,367 / km² | 1,948 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,00,812 literate people and 17,478 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 26,649 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 757 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) | 17,478 | 13,520 | 3,958 |
| Literate Population | 2,00,812 | 1,53,044 | 47,768 |
| Illiterate Population | 22,691 | 17,576 | 5,115 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 26,649 | 22,161 | 4,488 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 757 | 520 | 237 |
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.