Thiruvananthapuram Taluka - Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram is an administrative taluka in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Thiruvananthapuram is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kochuveli, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 4.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 308 km², including 49.38 km² rural area and 258.17 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1057 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thiruvananthapuram Taluka
Thiruvananthapuram Taluka has a total of 31 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andoorkonam | Rural | Pothencode |
| 2 | Attipra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Cheruvackal | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Iroopara (Ct) | Rural | Pothencode |
| 5 | Kadakampalli | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kadinamkulam | Rural | Kadinamkulam |
| 7 | Kalliyoor (Ct) | Rural | Kalliyoor |
| 8 | Kawdiar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kazhakkoottam(Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Keezhthonnakkal | Rural | Pothencode |
| 11 | Kudappanakkunnu (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Manacadu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 13 | Melthonnakkal | Rural | Pothencode |
| 14 | Menamkulam | Rural | Kadinamkulam |
| 15 | Muttathara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Nemom | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Pallippuram (Ct) | Rural | Andoorkonam |
| 18 | Pangappara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 19 | Pattom | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Peroorkada | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Pettah | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Sasthamangalam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Thirumala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Thiruvallam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Thycaud | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Uliyazhathura (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Ulloor | Urban | Not applicable |
| 28 | Vanchiyoor | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Vattiyoorkavu (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Veiloor (Ct) | Rural | Mangalapuram |
| 31 | Venganoor (Ct) | Rural | Venganoor |
Population of Thiruvananthapuram Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Thiruvananthapuram Taluka has a total population of 11,40,845 people, consisting of 5,54,465 males and 5,86,380 females. There are 2,86,141 households in the taluka with an average population density of 3,709 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 2,86,141 | 21,987 | 2,64,154 |
| Population Density | 3,709 / km² | 1,874 / km² | 4,060 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 9,84,488 literate people and 1,01,039 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,18,324 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,023 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,01,039 | 9,879 | 91,160 |
| Literate Population | 9,84,488 | 75,075 | 9,09,413 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,56,357 | 17,487 | 1,38,870 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,18,324 | 10,115 | 1,08,209 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,023 | 207 | 4,816 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.