Thiruvalla taluk

Tiruvalla Taluk
Tiruvalla Taluk
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°23′06″N 76°34′30″E / 09.385°N 76.575°E / 09.385; 76.575
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPathanamthitta
HeadquartersTiruvalla
Government
 • TypeTaluk
 • BodyTehsildar
Area
 • Total
154 km2 (59 sq mi)
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
323,503
 • Density2,100/km2 (5,440/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
689 XXX
Vehicle registrationKL-27

Thiruvalla Taluk (alternatively spelt Tiruvalla) is one among the 6 Taluks of the Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. The headquarters of the taluk is in Thiruvalla which covers an area of 154 sq. km and has a population of 3,23,503. Despite having 5.8% geographical area of the district, it holds over 27% of the population of the district.

The taluk is known for its large community of Non-Resident Indians, most of whom are either Gulf Malayalis or have permanently settled in the West.