Nedumangad
Nedumangad 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 information the sub-district code of Nedumangad Block (CD) is 05690. Total area of nedumangad taluka is 927 km² including 866.12 km² rural area and 60.65 km² urban area. Nedumangad taluka has a population of 6,45,326 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,16,925 while rural population is 5,28,401. Nedumangad has a sex ratio of approximately 1104 females for every 1,000 males. Nedumangad taluka has a population density of 696 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,69,220 houses in the sub-district, including 30,247 urban houses and 1,38,973 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 83.84% population of nedumangad taluka is literate, out of which 85.61% males and 82.23% females are literate.
List of Villages in Nedumangad Taluka
Nedumangad Taluka has a total of 26 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 Nedumangad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Anad | Anad | Nedumangad (3 km) |
2 | Aruvikkara | Aruvikkara | Nedumangad (6 km) |
3 | Aryanad | Aryanad | Nedumangad (11 km) |
4 | Kallara | Kallara | Attingal (20 km) |
5 | Karakulam | Aruvikkara | Nedumangad |
6 | Koliyakode | Manickal | Nedumangad (14 km) |
7 | Kurupuzha | Nanniyode | Nedumangad (12 km) |
8 | Manikkal | Manickal | Nedumangad (12 km) |
9 | Mannoorkara | Kuttichal | Nedumangad (5 km) |
10 | Nellanad | Nellanad | Attingal (12 km) |
11 | Palode | Nanniyode | Nedumangad (17 km) |
12 | Panavoor | Panavoor | Nedumangad (8 km) |
13 | Pangode | Pangode | Nedumangad (30 km) |
14 | Peringamala | Nanniyode | Nedumangad (13 km) |
15 | Perumkulam | Poovachal | Nedumangad (6 km) |
16 | Pullampara | Pullampara | Attingal (10 km) |
17 | Theakada | Vembayam | Nedumangad (9 km) |
18 | Thennoor | Peringamala | Nedumangad (15 km) |
19 | Tholicode | Tholicode | Nedumangad (12 km) |
20 | Uzhamalackal | Uzhamalackal | Nedumangad (8 km) |
21 | Vamanapuram | Vamanapuram | Attingal (12 km) |
22 | Vattappara | Karakulam | Nedumangad |
23 | Veeranakavu | Poovachal | Nedumangad (16 km) |
24 | Vellanad | Vellanad | Nedumangad (10 km) |
25 | Vembayam | Vembayam | Nedumangad (12 km) |
26 | Vithura | Vithura | Nedumangad (18 km) |
Population of Nedumangad Taluka
The population profile of Nedumangad 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 Nedumangad's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 6,45,326 | 5,28,401 | 1,16,925 |
Male Population | 3,06,570 | 2,50,054 | 56,516 |
Female Population | 3,38,756 | 2,78,347 | 60,409 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60,183 | 49,667 | 10,516 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,601 | 25,211 | 5,390 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,582 | 24,456 | 5,126 |
Literate Population | 5,41,020 | 4,41,474 | 99,546 |
Literate Male Population | 2,62,449 | 2,13,483 | 48,966 |
Literate Female Population | 2,78,571 | 2,27,991 | 50,580 |
Illiterate Population | 1,04,306 | 86,927 | 17,379 |
Illiterate Male Population | 44,121 | 36,571 | 7,550 |
Illiterate Female Population | 60,185 | 50,356 | 9,829 |
Total Households | 1,69,220 | 1,38,973 | 30,247 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nedumangad 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 | 62,636 | 51,748 | 10,888 |
SC Male Population | 29,547 | 24,403 | 5,144 |
SC Female Population | 33,089 | 27,345 | 5,744 |
Total ST Population | 16,469 | 15,920 | 549 |
ST Male Population | 7,654 | 7,394 | 260 |
ST Female Population | 8,815 | 8,526 | 289 |
Population Density | 696 / km² | 610 / km² | 1,928 / km² |