Mynagappally - Kunnathur, Kollam

Mynagappally is a village situated in the Kunnathur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sasthamkotta and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Mynagappally village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mynagappally is 628380. The village covers a total geographical area of 1970 hectares and falls under the 690519 pincode. Kollam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Mynagappally

According to the 2011 Census, Mynagappally village had a total population of 41,027 people, including 19,494 males and 21,533 females, living in 10,254 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.17%, with male literacy at 96.55% and female literacy at 92.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population41,02719,49421,533
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4,2372,1452,092
Scheduled Castes (SC)6,7673,3023,465
Scheduled Tribes (ST)411922
Literate Population34,64516,75117,894
Illiterate Population6,3822,7433,639

Nearby Villages of Mynagappally

Mynagappally 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sooranad SouthNorth-East4.51 km
Thodiyoor (ct)North-West4.79 km
West KalladaSouth-East4.93 km
Panmana (ct)South-West6.47 km
Ayanivelikulangara (ct)West6.64 km
ThazhavaNorth-West7.44 km
PavumbaNorth7.71 km
Chavara (ct)South-West7.81 km
ThekkumbhagamSouth8.80 km
Sooranad NorthNorth-East9.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mynagappally

Mynagappally is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasthankotta, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollam to Mynagappally is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Mynagappally is about 28 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 Mynagappally

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mynagappally

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mynagappally

Where is Mynagappally located?

Mynagappally village is located in Kunnathur Taluka, Kollam district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Mynagappally?

Mynagappally is its own GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

What is the pincode of Mynagappally?

The pincode of Mynagappally is 690519.

What is the population of Mynagappally?

Mynagappally had a total population of 41,027, including 19,494 males and 21,533 females.

How many households are there in Mynagappally?

Mynagappally had 10,254 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mynagappally?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mynagappally was 94.17%. Male literacy was 96.55% and female literacy was 92.04%.