Alappuzha
Alappuzha is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Alappuzha district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Alappuzha District overview
Alappuzha is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Alappuzha district. Total area of Alappuzha District is 1,415 km² including 865 km² rural area and 550 km² urban area. There are 6 Talukas part of Alappuzha District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Alappuzha District, Alappuzha has 52 villages.
Cherthala is the largest tehsil in Alappuzha district by area covering 323.87 km2 and Chengannur is the smallest tehsil in Alappuzha district by area covering 141.87 km2. Cherthala is the largest tehsil by population while Kuttanad is the smallest tehsil by population in Alappuzha district.
Population of Alappuzha District
As of the 2011 census, Alappuzha district has a population of approximately 2,127,789 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,148,146 and rular population of 979,643. The population density in Alappuzha region is about 1,504.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,013,142 | 1,114,647 | 2,127,789 |
| Rural | 464,713 | 514,930 | 979,643 |
| Urban | 548,429 | 599,717 | 1,148,146 |
Households of Alappuzha District
There are about 535,958 houses in the district, including 287,342 urban houses and 248,616 rural houses. The average household size is about 3.97 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 535,958 |
| Rural | 248,616 |
| Urban | 287,342 |
List Of Taluka in Alappuzha District
Alappuzha district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Alappuzha district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Alappuzha:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ambalappuzha | 189.1 | 454,864 |
| Chengannur | 141.9 | 197,419 |
| Cherthala | 323.9 | 542,657 |
| Karthikappally | 221.9 | 406,524 |
| Kuttanad | 289.4 | 193,007 |
| Mavelikkara | 236.8 | 333,318 |
Frequently Asked Question About Alappuzha District
How many villages are there in Alappuzha district ?
There are 52 villages in the Alappuzha district.
What is the population of Alappuzha district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Alappuzha district is 2,127,789
How many town or city are there in Alappuzha district ?
There are 38 town or city in the Alappuzha district.
How many Taluka in Alappuzha district ?
There are 6 Taluka in Alappuzha district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Alappuzha district
Cherthala is the largest Taluka in Alappuzha district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Alappuzha district ?
Chengannur is the smallest Taluka in Alappuzha district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Alappuzha district ?
Cherthala is the most populated Taluka in Alappuzha district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Alappuzha district ?
Kuttanad is the most least populated Taluka in Alappuzha district.