Arakuzha - Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam

Arakuzha is a village situated in the Muvattupuzha taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muvattupuzha and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Arakuzha village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakuzha is 628026. The village covers a total geographical area of 2736 hectares and falls under the 686672 pincode. Muvattupuzha is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Arakuzha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Arakuzha

According to the 2011 Census, Arakuzha village had a total population of 13,335 people, including 6,578 males and 6,757 females, living in 3,203 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.12%, with male literacy at 97.82% and female literacy at 96.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 18.

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

Nearby Villages of Arakuzha

Arakuzha 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 Arakuzha

Arakuzha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muvattupuzha to Arakuzha is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Arakuzha is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Arakuzha

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

Health Facilities in Arakuzha

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

FAQs about Arakuzha