Chunakkara - Mavelikkara, Alappuzha

Chunakkara is a village situated in the Mavelikkara taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mavelikkara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Chunakkara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chunakkara is 628282. The village covers a total geographical area of 1692 hectares and falls under the 690534 pincode. Mavelikkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chunakkara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mavelikkara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Chunakkara

According to the 2011 Census, Chunakkara village had a total population of 22,730 people, including 10,372 males and 12,358 females, living in 5,998 households. The sex ratio was 1,191 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.45%, with male literacy at 96.81% and female literacy at 94.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 75.

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

Nearby Villages of Chunakkara

Chunakkara 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 Chunakkara

Chunakkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavelikara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mavelikkara to Chunakkara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Chunakkara 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 Chunakkara

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

Health Facilities in Chunakkara

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

FAQs about Chunakkara