Karukutty - Aluva, Ernakulam

Karukutty is a village situated in the Aluva taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aluva and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Karukutty village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karukutty is 627965. The village covers a total geographical area of 2804 hectares and falls under the 683576 pincode. Angamaly is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Karukutty village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Angamaly Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chalakudy Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karukutty

According to the 2011 Census, Karukutty village had a total population of 28,076 people, including 13,785 males and 14,291 females, living in 6,957 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.47%, with male literacy at 96.96% and female literacy at 94.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Karukutty

Karukutty 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 Karukutty

Karukutty is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karukkutty, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Angamaly to Karukutty is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Karukutty is about 19 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 Karukutty

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

Health Facilities in Karukutty

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

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