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Vaikom is a town and Taluka in the Kottayam 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 Vaikom Taluka is 319 km², with a population of 310414 people. The population density is 972 inhabitants per square kilometre, and there are approximately 76876 houses in the sub district.
Vaikom Taluka comprises about 16 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 | Chempu | Chempu | Vaikom (8 km) |
| 2 | Kaduthuruthy | Kaduthuruthy | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 3 | Kallara | Kallara | Kottayam (12 km) |
| 4 | Kothanalloor | Manjoor | Kottayam (17 km) |
| 5 | Kulasekharamangalam | Maravanthuruthu | Vaikom (8 km) |
| 6 | Manjoor | Manjoor | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 7 | Mulakulam | Mulakulam | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 8 | Muttuchira | Kaduthuruthy | Vaikom (16 km) |
| 9 | Naduvile | Udayanapuram | Vaikom (4 km) |
| 10 | Njeezhoor | Njeezhoor | Vaikom (21 km) |
| 11 | Thalayazham | Thalayazham | Vaikom (6 km) |
| 12 | Vadakkemuri | Udayanapuram | Vaikom (3 km) |
| 13 | Vadayar | Thalayolaparambu | Vaikom (9 km) |
| 14 | Vaikom | Tv Puram | Vaikom (5 km) |
| 15 | Vechoor | Vechoor | Vaikom (10 km) |
| 16 | Velloor | Velloor | Vaikom (16 km) |
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 287180 | 23234 | 310414 |
| Male Population | 141266 | 11304 | 152570 |
| Female Population | 145914 | 11930 | 157844 | Population Density | 925 / km² | 2661 / km² | 972 / km² |
The distribution of households in the Vaikom is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 70808 | 6068 | 76876 |
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The Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is a prominent Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Th
Q: What is Vaikom?
A: Vaikom is a town and in the Kottayam district of the Kerala.
Q: What is the total area of Vaikom Taluka?
A: The total area of Vaikom Taluka is 319 km².
Q: What is the population of Vaikom Taluka according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Vaikom Taluka is 310414.
Q: What is the population density of Vaikom Taluka?
A: The population density of Vaikom Taluka is 972 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Q: How many houses are there in Vaikom Taluka?
A: There are approximately 76876 houses in Vaikom Taluka.
Q: How many villages are there in Vaikom Taluka?
A: There are about 16 villages in Vaikom Taluka.
Q: Which is the largest village by population in Vaikom Taluka?
A: The largest village by population in Vaikom Taluka is Velloor, with 22785 people.
Q: Which is the smallest village by population in Vaikom Taluka?
A: The smallest village by population in Vaikom Taluka is Naduvile, with 8593 people.
Q: Which is the largest village by area in Vaikom Taluka?
A: The largest village by area in Vaikom Taluka is Vechoor, with 2913 km².
Q: Which is the smallest village by area in Vaikom Taluka?
A: The smallest village by area in Vaikom Taluka is Naduvile, with 908 km².
Q: What is the male population of Vaikom Taluka?
A: The male population of Vaikom Taluka is 152570.
Q: What is the female population of Vaikom Taluka?
A: The female population of Vaikom Taluka is 157844.
Q: How many villages in Vaikom Taluka have a population of 5000 and above?
A: There is 16 village in Vaikom Taluka with a population of 5000 and above.
| Total Population | Villages in Sub District Of Vaikom |
|---|---|
| 5000 And Above | 16 |
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