Kunnumma - Kuttanad, Alappuzha

Kunnumma is a village situated in the Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mancomb and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Kavalam serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kunnumma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunnumma is 628239. The village covers a total geographical area of 1096 hectares and falls under the 688504 pincode. Changanassery is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Kunnumma village had a total population of 14,252 people, including 6,961 males and 7,291 females, living in 3,420 households. The sex ratio was 1,047 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.22%, with male literacy at 97.86% and female literacy at 96.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 714, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunnumma

Kunnumma 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 Kunnumma

Kunnumma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chingavanam, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Changanassery to Kunnumma is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Kunnumma is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunnumma

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

Health Facilities in Kunnumma

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

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