Ala (Part) - Chengannur, Alappuzha

Ala (Part) is a village situated in the Chengannur taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chengannur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Ala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ala (Part) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ala (Part) is 628272. The village covers a total geographical area of 1097 hectares and falls under the 689508 pincode. Chengannur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Ala (Part) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chengannur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ala (Part)

As per Census 2011, Ala (Part) village has a total population of 13,665 people, consisting of 6,256 males and 7,409 females. The village has 3,716 households and a sex ratio of 1,184 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,095 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,089 literate and 1,576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,911 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ala (Part) are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ala (Part)

Ala (Part) is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ala (Part)

Ala (Part) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cheriyanad, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chengannur to Ala (Part) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Ala (Part) is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ala (Part)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ala (Part) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ala (Part)

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ala (Part) village are given below:

FAQs about Ala (Part)