Anchal - Punalur, Kollam

Anchal is a village situated in the Punalur taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from Punalur and around 40 km from Kollam. Anchal village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Anchal is 628400. The village covers a total geographical area of 2455 hectares and falls under the 691306 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Anchal

According to the 2011 Census, Anchal village had a total population of 33,088 people, including 15,732 males and 17,356 females, living in 8,793 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.00%, with male literacy at 96.70% and female literacy at 93.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,992, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 82.

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

Nearby Villages of Anchal

Anchal 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 Anchal

Anchal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Punalur, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Anchal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Anchal 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 Anchal

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

Health Facilities in Anchal

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

FAQs about Anchal