Ernakulam
Ernakulam is a district and city located in Kerala State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Ernakulam district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Ernakulam District overview
Ernakulam is Town in Kerala serves as administrative headquarter of Ernakulam district. Total area of Ernakulam District is 3,063 km² including 2,138 km² rural area and 925 km² urban area. There are 7 Talukas part of Ernakulam District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Ernakulam District, Ernakulam has 61 villages.
Kothamangalam is the largest tehsil in Ernakulam district by area covering 927.91 km2 and Kochi is the smallest tehsil in Ernakulam district by area covering 129.38 km2. Kanayannur is the largest tehsil by population while Kothamangalam is the smallest tehsil by population in Ernakulam district.
Population of Ernakulam District
As of the 2011 census, Ernakulam district has a population of approximately 3,282,388 peoples which is divided into urban population of 2,234,363 and rular population of 1,048,025. The population density in Ernakulam region is about 1,072.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,619,557 | 1,662,831 | 3,282,388 |
| Rural | 518,510 | 529,515 | 1,048,025 |
| Urban | 1,101,047 | 1,133,316 | 2,234,363 |
Households of Ernakulam District
There are about 814,011 houses in the district, including 554,096 urban houses and 259,915 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.03 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 814,011 |
| Rural | 259,915 |
| Urban | 554,096 |
List Of Taluka in Ernakulam District
Ernakulam district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 7 tehsils in Ernakulam 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 Ernakulam:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Aluva | 531.6 | 468,408 |
| Kanayannur | 303.1 | 851,406 |
| Kochi | 129.4 | 508,212 |
| Kothamangalam | 927.9 | 238,403 |
| Kunnathunad | 464.3 | 469,164 |
| Muvattupuzha | 521.9 | 336,224 |
| Paravur | 173.4 | 410,571 |
Frequently Asked Question About Ernakulam District
How many villages are there in Ernakulam district ?
There are 61 villages in the Ernakulam district.
What is the population of Ernakulam district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Ernakulam district is 3,282,388
How many town or city are there in Ernakulam district ?
There are 56 town or city in the Ernakulam district.
How many Taluka in Ernakulam district ?
There are 7 Taluka in Ernakulam district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Ernakulam district
Kothamangalam is the largest Taluka in Ernakulam district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Ernakulam district ?
Kochi is the smallest Taluka in Ernakulam district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Ernakulam district ?
Kanayannur is the most populated Taluka in Ernakulam district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Ernakulam district ?
Kothamangalam is the most least populated Taluka in Ernakulam district.