Kainakary South - Kuttanad, Alappuzha

Kainakary South is a village situated in the Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mancomb and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Kainakary serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kainakary South village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kainakary South is 628237. The village covers a total geographical area of 745 hectares and falls under the 688501 pincode. Alappuzha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kainakary South

As per Census 2011, Kainakary South village has a total population of 15,405 people, consisting of 7,364 males and 8,041 females. The village has 3,770 households and a sex ratio of 1,091 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,465 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,611 literate and 1,794 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kainakary South are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,4057,3648,041
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,465715750
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,115545570
Scheduled Tribes (ST)431924
Literate Population13,6116,5447,067
Illiterate Population1,794820974

Nearby Villages of Kainakary South

Kainakary South 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NedumudiSouth4.97 km
Kainakary NorthNorth6.30 km
KunnummaEast6.76 km
Aryad South (part)North-West7.41 km
KavalamNorth-East9.69 km
RamankarySouth-East9.96 km
Komalapuram (ct)North9.99 km
Pathirappally (ct)North-West10.93 km
VeliyanadEast11.19 km
ThakazhySouth11.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kainakary South

Kainakary South is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Punnapura, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alappuzha to Kainakary South is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Kainakary South is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kainakary South

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kainakary South

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kainakary South

Where is Kainakary South located?

Kainakary South village is located in Kuttanad Taluka, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kainakary South?

The Gram Panchayat of Kainakary South is Kainakary.

What is the pincode of Kainakary South?

The pincode of Kainakary South is 688501.

What is the population of Kainakary South?

Kainakary South has a total population of 15,405, including 7,364 males and 8,041 females.

How many households are there in Kainakary South?

There are 3,770 households in Kainakary South.

What is the literacy rate in Kainakary South?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kainakary South is 88.35%. Male literacy is 88.86% and female literacy is 87.89%.