Kanichar - Iritty, Kannur

Kanichar is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 48 km from Thalassery and around 70 km from Kannur. Kanichar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanichar is 627259. The village covers a total geographical area of 5196 hectares and falls under the 670674 pincode. Koothuparamba is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Kanichar

As per Census 2011, Kanichar village has a total population of 15,789 people, consisting of 7,778 males and 8,011 females. The village has 3,838 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,508 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,299 literate and 2,490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 244 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,835 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kanichar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kanichar

Kanichar 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 Kanichar

Kanichar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koothuparamba to Kanichar is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Kanichar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanichar

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

Health Facilities in Kanichar

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

FAQs about Kanichar