Ennakkad - Chengannur, Alappuzha

Ennakkad is a village situated in the Chengannur taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chengannur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Budhannoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ennakkad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ennakkad is 628267. The village covers a total geographical area of 1295 hectares and falls under the 689624 pincode. Chengannur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ennakkad 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 Ennakkad

As per Census 2011, Ennakkad village has a total population of 18,444 people, consisting of 8,710 males and 9,734 females. The village has 4,860 households and a sex ratio of 1,117 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,533 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 16,283 literate and 2,161 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,586 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ennakkad are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ennakkad

Ennakkad 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 Ennakkad

Ennakkad 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 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chengannur to Ennakkad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Ennakkad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ennakkad

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

Health Facilities in Ennakkad

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

FAQs about Ennakkad