Chakkuvarakkal - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Chakkuvarakkal is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Vettikkavala serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Chakkuvarakkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakkuvarakkal is 628410. The village covers a total geographical area of 1760 hectares and falls under the 691508 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chakkuvarakkal

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkuvarakkal village had a total population of 16,086 people, including 7,470 males and 8,616 females, living in 4,237 households. The sex ratio was 1,153 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.27%, with male literacy at 95.59% and female literacy at 91.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakkuvarakkal

Chakkuvarakkal 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 Chakkuvarakkal

Chakkuvarakkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Auvaneeswaram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Chakkuvarakkal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Chakkuvarakkal 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 Chakkuvarakkal

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

Health Facilities in Chakkuvarakkal

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

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