Karindalam - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Karindalam is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from Kanhangad and around 60 km from Kasaragod. Kinanoor Karindalam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karindalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karindalam is 627156. The village covers a total geographical area of 2037 hectares and falls under the 671314 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Karindalam

As per Census 2011, Karindalam village has a total population of 6,602 people, consisting of 3,240 males and 3,362 females. The village has 1,661 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 646 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,368 literate and 1,234 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 626 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karindalam

Karindalam 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 Karindalam

Karindalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nileshwar, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Karindalam is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Karindalam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karindalam

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

Health Facilities in Karindalam

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

FAQs about Karindalam