All Information About Cherthala Subdistrict
Detailed information about Cherthala Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Cherthala is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Alappuzha District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Cherthala - ചേര്ത്തല |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5673 |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Census Code 2011 | 5673 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 18 |
| Number of Villages | 21 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Alappuzha (Code: 483) |
| Assembly Constituency | Aroor (Code: 3719) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Aroor | Daleema ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cherthala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
542,657
M: 265,583
F: 277,074 |
| Rural |
193,645
M: 95,023
F: 98,622 |
| Urban |
349,012
M: 170,560
F: 178,452 |
Number of Households: 132,772
Population Distribution
Total: 542,657 (Male: 265,583, Female: 277,074)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 48,358 (Male: 24,915, Female: 23,443)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,023 (Male: 22,377, Female: 23,646)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,357 (Male: 1,127, Female: 1,230)
Literate Population
Total: 471,845 (Male: 234,771, Female: 237,074)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,812 (Male: 30,812, Female: 40,000)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 248,050 (Male: 154,632, Female: 93,418)
Main Workers
Total: 193,399 (Male: 131,514, Female: 61,885)
Marginal Workers
Total: 54,651 (Male: 23,118, Female: 31,533)
Non-Workers
Total: 294,607 (Male: 110,951, Female: 183,656)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,422 (Male: 1,869, Female: 553)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,045 (Male: 2,817, Female: 1,228)
- Household Industry Workers: 11,920 (Male: 5,095, Female: 6,825)
- Other Workers: 175,012 (Male: 121,733, Female: 53,279)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,038 (Male: 594, Female: 444)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,525 (Male: 1,195, Female: 1,330)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,768 (Male: 898, Female: 3,870)
- Other Workers: 46,320 (Male: 20,431, Female: 25,889)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Cherthala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
542,657
M: 265,583
F: 277,074 |
| Rural |
193,645
M: 95,023
F: 98,622 |
| Urban |
349,012
M: 170,560
F: 178,452 |
Number of Households: 132,772
Population Distribution
Total: 542,657 (Male: 265,583, Female: 277,074)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 48,358 (Male: 24,915, Female: 23,443)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 46,023 (Male: 22,377, Female: 23,646)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 2,357 (Male: 1,127, Female: 1,230)
Literate Population
Total: 471,845 (Male: 234,771, Female: 237,074)
Illiterate Population
Total: 70,812 (Male: 30,812, Female: 40,000)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 248,050 (Male: 154,632, Female: 93,418)
Main Workers
Total: 193,399 (Male: 131,514, Female: 61,885)
Marginal Workers
Total: 54,651 (Male: 23,118, Female: 31,533)
Non-Workers
Total: 294,607 (Male: 110,951, Female: 183,656)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 2,422 (Male: 1,869, Female: 553)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,045 (Male: 2,817, Female: 1,228)
- Household Industry Workers: 11,920 (Male: 5,095, Female: 6,825)
- Other Workers: 175,012 (Male: 121,733, Female: 53,279)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,038 (Male: 594, Female: 444)
- Agricultural Laborers: 2,525 (Male: 1,195, Female: 1,330)
- Household Industry Workers: 4,768 (Male: 898, Female: 3,870)
- Other Workers: 46,320 (Male: 20,431, Female: 25,889)
Grampanchayat List of Cherthala Tehsil/Taluka
Cherthala Tehsil comprises 18 Gram Panchayats and 21 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Cherthala. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherthala
Cherthala is located in the Alappuzha District of Kerala State, India.
Cherthala Tehsil has 21 villages.
Cherthala has a total of 18 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Cherthala is 542,657.
In Cherthala, there are 265,583 males and 277,074 females.
There are 48,358 children in Cherthala, comprising 24,915 males and 23,443 females.
In Cherthala, the literate population is 471,845 (234,771 males and 237,074 females). The illiterate population is 70,812 (30,812 males and 40,000 females).