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, the sub-district code of Nedumangad Block (CD) is 05690. The total area of Nedumangad Taluka is 927 km², which includes 866.12 km² of rural area and 60.65 km² of urban area. Nedumangad has a sex ratio of approximately 1104 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 6,45,326 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Nedumangad Taluka is around 6,45,326 people. This includes 3,06,570 males and 3,38,756 females. Rural population is about 5,28,401 (2,50,054 males and 2,78,347 females), while urban population is nearly 1,16,925 (56,516 males and 60,409 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 60,183 of the population, with 30,601 boys and 29,582 girls. Rural areas have 49,667 children, and urban areas have about 10,516 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,41,020 literate people in Nedumangad Taluka, including 2,62,449 literate males and 2,78,571 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 4,41,474 individuals and urban literacy covers around 99,546 people.
- About 1,04,306 people in Nedumangad Taluka are not literate, including 44,121 males and 60,185 females. Rural areas include 86,927 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 17,379 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,69,220 households, with 1,38,973 in villages and 30,247 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nedumangad 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nedumangad Taluka is approximately 62,636 people, including 29,547 males and 33,089 females. Around 51,748 people live in rural parts. Nearly 10,888 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nedumangad Taluka is about 16,469 people, including 7,654 males and 8,815 females. Around 15,920 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 549 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 696 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 610 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,928 people per sq. km.