Cherthala: A Town and Taluka in Alappuzha district
District → Alappuzha
State → Kerala
Cherthala is a town and Taluka in the Alappuzha district of the Kerala. In India, a Taluka is a subdivision of a district responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a specific area within the district. Talukas play a crucial role in the local governance structure, contributing significantly to the development and administration of their communities.
According to the 2011 census The total area of Cherthala Taluka is 324 km², with a population of 542657 people. The population density is 1,676 inhabitants per square kilometre, and there are approximately 132772 houses in the sub district.
Cherthala Taluka comprises about 20 villages. Below is a list of these villages along with information about their respective gram panchayats and the nearest town:
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arookutty | Arookutty | Cherthala |
| 2 | Aroor | Aroor | Cherthala |
| 3 | Cherthala North | Cherthala South | Cherthala (1 km) |
| 4 | Cherthala South | Cherthala South | Cherthala (4 km) |
| 5 | Ezhupunna | Aroor | Cherthala |
| 6 | Kadakkarappally | Kadakkarappally | Cherthala (3 km) |
| 7 | Kanjikkuzhi | Kanjikuzhi | Cherthala |
| 8 | Kodamthuruth | Kodamthuruthu | Cherthala |
| 9 | Kokkothamangalam | Thanneermukkam | Cherthala |
| 10 | Kuthiathode | Kuthiathodu | Cherthala |
| 11 | Mararikkulam North | Mararikkulam North | Cherthala (10 km) |
| 12 | Muhamma | Cherthala | |
| 13 | Pallippuram | Chennampalippuram | Cherthala |
| 14 | Panavally | Panavally | Vaikom (10 km) |
| 15 | Pattanakkad | Kadakkarappally | Cherthala (6 km) |
| 16 | Perumbalam | Perumbalam | Cherthala (19 km) |
| 17 | Thaikattussery | Thaicattussery | Cherthala |
| 18 | Thanneermukkam | Thanneermukkam | Cherthala |
| 19 | Thuravoor Thekku | Thuravoor | Cherthala (10 km) |
| 20 | Vayalar | Vayalar | Cherthala |
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 193645 | 349012 | 542657 |
| Male Population | 95023 | 170560 | 265583 |
| Female Population | 98622 | 178452 | 277074 | Population Density | 1651 / km² | 1689 / km² | 1,676 / km² |
The distribution of households in the Cherthala is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 47196 | 85576 | 132772 |
Q: What is Cherthala?
A: Cherthala is a town and in the Alappuzha district of the Kerala.
Q: What is the total area of Cherthala Taluka?
A: The total area of Cherthala Taluka is 324 km².
Q: What is the population of Cherthala Taluka according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Cherthala Taluka is 542657.
Q: What is the population density of Cherthala Taluka?
A: The population density of Cherthala Taluka is 1,676 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Q: How many houses are there in Cherthala Taluka?
A: There are approximately 132772 houses in Cherthala Taluka.
Q: How many villages are there in Cherthala Taluka?
A: There are about 20 villages in Cherthala Taluka.
Q: Which is the largest village by population in Cherthala Taluka?
A: The largest village by population in Cherthala Taluka is Pattanakkad, with 31629 people.
Q: Which is the smallest village by population in Cherthala Taluka?
A: The smallest village by population in Cherthala Taluka is Arookutty, with 0 people.
Q: Which is the largest village by area in Cherthala Taluka?
A: The largest village by area in Cherthala Taluka is Panavally, with 1955 km².
Q: Which is the smallest village by area in Cherthala Taluka?
A: The smallest village by area in Cherthala Taluka is Arookutty, with 0 km².
Q: What is the male population of Cherthala Taluka?
A: The male population of Cherthala Taluka is 265583.
Q: What is the female population of Cherthala Taluka?
A: The female population of Cherthala Taluka is 277074.
Q: How many villages in Cherthala Taluka have a population of less than 100?
A: There are 12 villages in Cherthala Taluka with a population of less than 100.
Q: How many villages in Cherthala Taluka have a population of 5000 and above?
A: There is 8 village in Cherthala Taluka with a population of 5000 and above.
| Total Population | Villages in Sub District Of Cherthala |
|---|---|
| Less than 100 | 12 |
| 5000 And Above | 8 |
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