All Information About Chengannur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Chengannur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Chengannur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Alappuzha District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Chengannur - ചെങ്ങന്നൂര് |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5677 |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Census Code 2011 | 5677 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 9 |
| Number of Villages | 11 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Mavelikkara (Code: 495) |
| Assembly Constituency | Chengannur (Code: 3802) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Chengannur | Saji Cherian ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chengannur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
197,419
M: 91,351
F: 106,068 |
| Rural |
145,037
M: 66,987
F: 78,050 |
| Urban |
52,382
M: 24,364
F: 28,018 |
Number of Households: 53,005
Population Distribution
Total: 197,419 (Male: 91,351, Female: 106,068)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,032 (Male: 8,232, Female: 7,800)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,712 (Male: 15,268, Female: 16,444)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 463 (Male: 214, Female: 249)
Literate Population
Total: 175,453 (Male: 81,254, Female: 94,199)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,966 (Male: 10,097, Female: 11,869)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 60,512 (Male: 43,085, Female: 17,427)
Main Workers
Total: 41,272 (Male: 31,347, Female: 9,925)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,240 (Male: 11,738, Female: 7,502)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,907 (Male: 48,266, Female: 88,641)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,814 (Male: 2,479, Female: 335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,021 (Male: 3,199, Female: 822)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,399 (Male: 1,091, Female: 308)
- Other Workers: 33,038 (Male: 24,578, Female: 8,460)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,304 (Male: 1,077, Female: 227)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,326 (Male: 2,123, Female: 1,203)
- Household Industry Workers: 879 (Male: 564, Female: 315)
- Other Workers: 13,731 (Male: 7,974, Female: 5,757)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Chengannur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
197,419
M: 91,351
F: 106,068 |
| Rural |
145,037
M: 66,987
F: 78,050 |
| Urban |
52,382
M: 24,364
F: 28,018 |
Number of Households: 53,005
Population Distribution
Total: 197,419 (Male: 91,351, Female: 106,068)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 16,032 (Male: 8,232, Female: 7,800)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 31,712 (Male: 15,268, Female: 16,444)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 463 (Male: 214, Female: 249)
Literate Population
Total: 175,453 (Male: 81,254, Female: 94,199)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,966 (Male: 10,097, Female: 11,869)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 60,512 (Male: 43,085, Female: 17,427)
Main Workers
Total: 41,272 (Male: 31,347, Female: 9,925)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,240 (Male: 11,738, Female: 7,502)
Non-Workers
Total: 136,907 (Male: 48,266, Female: 88,641)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,814 (Male: 2,479, Female: 335)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,021 (Male: 3,199, Female: 822)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,399 (Male: 1,091, Female: 308)
- Other Workers: 33,038 (Male: 24,578, Female: 8,460)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,304 (Male: 1,077, Female: 227)
- Agricultural Laborers: 3,326 (Male: 2,123, Female: 1,203)
- Household Industry Workers: 879 (Male: 564, Female: 315)
- Other Workers: 13,731 (Male: 7,974, Female: 5,757)
Grampanchayat List of Chengannur Tehsil/Taluka
Chengannur Tehsil comprises 9 Gram Panchayats and 11 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Chengannur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chengannur
Chengannur is located in the Alappuzha District of Kerala State, India.
Chengannur Tehsil has 11 villages.
Chengannur has a total of 9 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Chengannur is 197,419.
In Chengannur, there are 91,351 males and 106,068 females.
There are 16,032 children in Chengannur, comprising 8,232 males and 7,800 females.
In Chengannur, the literate population is 175,453 (81,254 males and 94,199 females). The illiterate population is 21,966 (10,097 males and 11,869 females).