Neyyattinkara
Neyyattinkara 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 Neyyattinkara Block (CD) is 05692. The total area of Neyyattinkara Taluka is 571 km², which includes 400.45 km² of rural area and 170.46 km² of urban area. Neyyattinkara has a sex ratio of approximately 1040 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Neyyattinkara Taluka
Neyyattinkara Taluka has a total of 28 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 Neyyattinkara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboori | Amboori | Neyyattinkara (28 km) |
| 2 | Anavoor | Kunnathukal | Neyyattinkara (10 km) |
| 3 | Athiyannur | Athiyannoor | Neyyattinkara |
| 4 | Chenkal | Chenkal | Neyyattinkara (8 km) |
| 5 | Kallikkad | Kallikkadu | Neyyattinkara (22 km) |
| 6 | Kanjiramkulam | Kanjiramkulam | Neyyattinkara |
| 7 | Karode | Karode | Neyyattinkara (14 km) |
| 8 | Karumkulam | Karumkulam | Neyyattinkara (10 km) |
| 9 | Keezharoor | Aryancode | Neyyattinkara (12 km) |
| 10 | Kollayil | Kollayil | Neyyattinkara (3 km) |
| 11 | Kottukal | Balaramapuram | Neyyattinkara (8 km) |
| 12 | Kovalam | Kottukal | Thiruvananthapuram (12 km) |
| 13 | Kulathoor | Kulathoor | Neyyattinkara (9 km) |
| 14 | Kulathummal | Kattakkada | Neyyattinkara |
| 15 | Kunnathukal | Kunnathukal | Neyyattinkara (15 km) |
| 16 | Malayinkeezhu | Malayinkeezh | Neyyattinkara |
| 17 | Maranalloor | Maranalloor | Neyyattinkara (8 km) |
| 18 | Ottasekharamangalam | Kallikkadu | Neyyattinkara (14 km) |
| 19 | Pallichal | Balaramapuram | Neyyattinkara |
| 20 | Parassala | Parassala | Neyyattinkara |
| 21 | Parasuvaikkal | Parassala | Neyyattinkara |
| 22 | Perumkadavila | Perumkadavila | Neyyattinkara (8 km) |
| 23 | Thirupuram | Poovar | Neyyattinkara (6 km) |
| 24 | Vazhichal | Amboori | Neyyattinkara (30 km) |
| 25 | Vellarada | Aryancode | Neyyattinkara (20 km) |
| 26 | Vilappil | Vilappil | Neyyattinkara |
| 27 | Vilavoorkkal | Vilavoorkkal | Neyyattinkara |
| 28 | Vizhinjam | Kottukal | Thiruvananthapuram (12 km) |
Population of Neyyattinkara Taluka
The population profile of Neyyattinkara 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 Neyyattinkara 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 | 8,80,986 | 4,72,360 | 4,08,626 |
| Male Population | 4,31,698 | 2,31,455 | 2,00,243 |
| Female Population | 4,49,288 | 2,40,905 | 2,08,383 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 81,041 | 43,919 | 37,122 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 41,323 | 22,382 | 18,941 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 39,718 | 21,537 | 18,181 |
| Literate Population | 7,31,560 | 3,87,579 | 3,43,981 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,64,439 | 1,93,170 | 1,71,269 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,67,121 | 1,94,409 | 1,72,712 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,49,426 | 84,781 | 64,645 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 67,259 | 38,285 | 28,974 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 82,167 | 46,496 | 35,671 |
| Total Households | 2,23,536 | 1,20,264 | 1,03,272 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Neyyattinkara Taluka is around 8,80,986 people. This includes 4,31,698 males and 4,49,288 females. Rural population is about 4,72,360 (2,31,455 males and 2,40,905 females), while urban population is nearly 4,08,626 (2,00,243 males and 2,08,383 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 81,041 of the population, with 41,323 boys and 39,718 girls. Rural areas have 43,919 children, and urban areas have about 37,122 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,31,560 literate people in Neyyattinkara Taluka, including 3,64,439 literate males and 3,67,121 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,87,579 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,43,981 people.
- About 1,49,426 people in Neyyattinkara Taluka are not literate, including 67,259 males and 82,167 females. Rural areas include 84,781 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 64,645 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,23,536 households, with 1,20,264 in villages and 1,03,272 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Neyyattinkara 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 | 85,922 | 44,026 | 41,896 |
| SC Male Population | 41,620 | 21,299 | 20,321 |
| SC Female Population | 44,302 | 22,727 | 21,575 |
| Total ST Population | 3,892 | 2,848 | 1,044 |
| ST Male Population | 1,891 | 1,375 | 516 |
| ST Female Population | 2,001 | 1,473 | 528 |
| Population Density | 1,543 / km² | 1,180 / km² | 2,397 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Neyyattinkara Taluka is approximately 85,922 people, including 41,620 males and 44,302 females. Around 44,026 people live in rural parts. Nearly 41,896 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Neyyattinkara Taluka is about 3,892 people, including 1,891 males and 2,001 females. Around 2,848 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,044 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,543 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,180 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,397 people per sq. km.