Chinnakanal - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Chinnakanal is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Chinnakanal village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinnakanal is 628064. The village covers a total geographical area of 6733 hectares and falls under the 685618 pincode. Bodinaikkannur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Chinnakanal

According to the 2011 Census, Chinnakanal village had a total population of 12,005 people, including 6,098 males and 5,907 females, living in 3,210 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 86.22% and female literacy at 70.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,572, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,205.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinnakanal

Chinnakanal 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 Chinnakanal

Chinnakanal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palani, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bodinaikkannur to Chinnakanal is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Chinnakanal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinnakanal

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

Health Facilities in Chinnakanal

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

FAQs about Chinnakanal