Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram Block (CD) is 05691. The total area of Thiruvananthapuram Taluka is 308 km², which includes 49.38 km² of rural area and 258.17 km² of urban area. Thiruvananthapuram has a sex ratio of approximately 1057 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka
Thiruvananthapuram Taluka has a total of 15 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 Thiruvananthapuram Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andoorkonam | Andoorkonam | Thiruvananthapuram (23 km) |
| 2 | Iroopara | Pothencode | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 3 | Kadinamkulam | Kadinamkulam | Thiruvananthapuram (28 km) |
| 4 | Kalliyoor | Kalliyoor | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 5 | Kazhakkoottam | N/A | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 6 | Keezhthonnakkal | Pothencode | Thiruvananthapuram (15 km) |
| 7 | Kudappanakkunnu | N/A | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 8 | Melthonnakkal | Mangalapuram | Attingal (9 km) |
| 9 | Menamkulam | Kadinamkulam | Thiruvananthapuram (19 km) |
| 10 | Pallippuram | Andoorkonam | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 11 | Sreekaryam | N/A | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 12 | Uliyazhathura | N/A | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 13 | Vattiyoorkavu | N/A | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 14 | Veiloor | Mangalapuram | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 15 | Venganoor | Venganoor | Thiruvananthapuram |
Population of Thiruvananthapuram Taluka
The population profile of Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram 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 | 11,40,845 | 92,562 | 10,48,283 |
| Male Population | 5,54,465 | 43,887 | 5,10,578 |
| Female Population | 5,86,380 | 48,675 | 5,37,705 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,01,039 | 9,879 | 91,160 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 51,623 | 5,090 | 46,533 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49,416 | 4,789 | 44,627 |
| Literate Population | 9,84,488 | 75,075 | 9,09,413 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,84,106 | 36,074 | 4,48,032 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,00,382 | 39,001 | 4,61,381 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,56,357 | 17,487 | 1,38,870 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 70,359 | 7,813 | 62,546 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 85,998 | 9,674 | 76,324 |
| Total Households | 2,86,141 | 21,987 | 2,64,154 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thiruvananthapuram Taluka is around 11,40,845 people. This includes 5,54,465 males and 5,86,380 females. Rural population is about 92,562 (43,887 males and 48,675 females), while urban population is nearly 10,48,283 (5,10,578 males and 5,37,705 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,01,039 of the population, with 51,623 boys and 49,416 girls. Rural areas have 9,879 children, and urban areas have about 91,160 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 9,84,488 literate people in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka, including 4,84,106 literate males and 5,00,382 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 75,075 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,09,413 people.
- About 1,56,357 people in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka are not literate, including 70,359 males and 85,998 females. Rural areas include 17,487 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,38,870 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,86,141 households, with 21,987 in villages and 2,64,154 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thiruvananthapuram 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 | 1,18,324 | 10,115 | 1,08,209 |
| SC Male Population | 57,751 | 4,815 | 52,936 |
| SC Female Population | 60,573 | 5,300 | 55,273 |
| Total ST Population | 5,023 | 207 | 4,816 |
| ST Male Population | 2,429 | 105 | 2,324 |
| ST Female Population | 2,594 | 102 | 2,492 |
| Population Density | 3,709 / km² | 1,874 / km² | 4,060 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka is approximately 1,18,324 people, including 57,751 males and 60,573 females. Around 10,115 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,08,209 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka is about 5,023 people, including 2,429 males and 2,594 females. Around 207 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,816 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 3,709 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,874 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,060 people per sq. km.