Aikaranad North Village - Kunnathunad, Ernakulam

Aikaranad North is a village situated in the Kunnathunad taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perumbavoor and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Aikkaranad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aikaranad North village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aikaranad North is 627953. The village covers a total geographical area of 2404 hectares and falls under the 683565 pincode. Perumbavoor is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Aikaranad North

As per Census 2011, Aikaranad North village has a total population of 20,316 people, consisting of 10,081 males and 10,235 females. The village has 5,123 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,649 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,809 literate and 2,507 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,379 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 70 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Aikaranad North are given below:

Nearby Villages of Aikaranad North

Aikaranad North 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 Aikaranad North

Aikaranad North is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurikad, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perumbavoor to Aikaranad North is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Aikaranad North is about 15 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 Aikaranad North

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

Health Facilities in Aikaranad North

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

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