Cheriyanad - Chengannur, Alappuzha

Cheriyanad is a village situated in the Chengannur taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chengannur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Cheriyanad village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cheriyanad is 628274. The village covers a total geographical area of 1304 hectares and falls under the 690509 pincode. Chengannur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Cheriyanad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Cheriyanad

According to the 2011 Census, Cheriyanad village had a total population of 21,885 people, including 10,093 males and 11,792 females, living in 5,823 households. The sex ratio was 1,168 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.93%, with male literacy at 97.38% and female literacy at 94.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,235, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Cheriyanad

Cheriyanad 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 Cheriyanad

Cheriyanad 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 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chengannur to Cheriyanad is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Cheriyanad is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cheriyanad

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

Health Facilities in Cheriyanad

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

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