Chirayinkeezhu
Chirayinkeezhu is a Town and Taluka in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Chirayinkeezhu Block (CD) is 05689. The total area of Chirayinkeezhu Taluka is 381 km², which includes 292.50 km² of rural area and 88.18 km² of urban area. Chirayinkeezhu has a sex ratio of approximately 1195 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chirayinkeezhu Taluka
Chirayinkeezhu Taluka has a total of 27 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 Chirayinkeezhu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alamcode | Karavaram | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 2 | Attingal Avanavancherry | Mudakkal | Attingal (4 km) |
| 3 | Ayiroor | Elakamon | Varkala (8 km) |
| 4 | Azhoor | Azhoor | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 5 | Chemmaruthy | Chemmaruthy | Varkala (8 km) |
| 6 | Edakkode | Mudakkal | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 7 | Edava | Edava | Varkala (5 km) |
| 8 | Elamba Mudakkal | Mudakkal | Attingal (5 km) |
| 9 | Kadakkavoor | Anjuthengu | Attingal (7 km) |
| 10 | Karavaram | Karavaram | Attingal (10 km) |
| 11 | Keezhattingal | Kadakkavoor | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 12 | Kilimanoor | Kilimanoor | Attingal (13 km) |
| 13 | Kizhuvalam Koonthalloor | Kizhuvilam | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 14 | Koduvazhannoor | Pulimath | Attingal (10 km) |
| 15 | Kudavoor | Navaikulam | Attingal (12 km) |
| 16 | Madavoor | Madavoor | Attingal (18 km) |
| 17 | Manamboor | Manamboor | Attingal (8 km) |
| 18 | Nagaroor | Nagaroor | Attingal (8 km) |
| 19 | Navaikulam | Navaikulam | Attingal (10 km) |
| 20 | Ottoor | Ottoor | Attingal (6 km) |
| 21 | Pallickal | Pallickal | Attingal (22 km) |
| 22 | Pazhayakunnummel | Pazhayakunnummel | Attingal (13 km) |
| 23 | Pulimath | Pulimath | Attingal (10 km) |
| 24 | Sarkara Chirayinkeezhu | Chirayinkeezhu | Attingal (7 km) |
| 25 | Vakkom | Anjuthengu | Chirayinkeezhu |
| 26 | Vellalloor | Nagaroor | Attingal (14 km) |
| 27 | Vettoor Cherunniyoor | Cherunniyoor | Varkala (2 km) |
Population of Chirayinkeezhu Taluka
The population profile of Chirayinkeezhu 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 Chirayinkeezhu 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 | 6,34,270 | 4,36,508 | 1,97,762 |
| Male Population | 2,88,945 | 1,99,468 | 89,477 |
| Female Population | 3,45,325 | 2,37,040 | 1,08,285 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 64,798 | 44,525 | 20,273 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,830 | 22,617 | 10,213 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,968 | 21,908 | 10,060 |
| Literate Population | 5,28,340 | 3,63,294 | 1,65,046 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,43,863 | 1,68,129 | 75,734 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,84,477 | 1,95,165 | 89,312 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,05,930 | 73,214 | 32,716 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 45,082 | 31,339 | 13,743 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 60,848 | 41,875 | 18,973 |
| Total Households | 1,58,980 | 1,09,739 | 49,241 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chirayinkeezhu Taluka is around 6,34,270 people. This includes 2,88,945 males and 3,45,325 females. Rural population is about 4,36,508 (1,99,468 males and 2,37,040 females), while urban population is nearly 1,97,762 (89,477 males and 1,08,285 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 64,798 of the population, with 32,830 boys and 31,968 girls. Rural areas have 44,525 children, and urban areas have about 20,273 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,28,340 literate people in Chirayinkeezhu Taluka, including 2,43,863 literate males and 2,84,477 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,63,294 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,65,046 people.
- About 1,05,930 people in Chirayinkeezhu Taluka are not literate, including 45,082 males and 60,848 females. Rural areas include 73,214 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 32,716 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,58,980 households, with 1,09,739 in villages and 49,241 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chirayinkeezhu 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 | 1,06,095 | 74,028 | 32,067 |
| SC Male Population | 49,671 | 34,763 | 14,908 |
| SC Female Population | 56,424 | 39,265 | 17,159 |
| Total ST Population | 1,375 | 1,047 | 328 |
| ST Male Population | 650 | 485 | 165 |
| ST Female Population | 725 | 562 | 163 |
| Population Density | 1,666 / km² | 1,492 / km² | 2,243 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chirayinkeezhu Taluka is approximately 1,06,095 people, including 49,671 males and 56,424 females. Around 74,028 people live in rural parts. Nearly 32,067 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chirayinkeezhu Taluka is about 1,375 people, including 650 males and 725 females. Around 1,047 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 328 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,666 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,492 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,243 people per sq. km.