Kangazha - Changanassery, Kottayam

Kangazha is a village situated in the Changanassery taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Changanassery and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kangazha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangazha is 628189. The village covers a total geographical area of 2718 hectares and falls under the 686541 pincode. Changanassery is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kangazha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kangazha

As per Census 2011, Kangazha village has a total population of 21,340 people, consisting of 10,349 males and 10,991 females. The village has 5,326 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,872 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19,013 literate and 2,327 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 89 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21,34010,34910,991
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,872928944
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,372665707
Scheduled Tribes (ST)894247
Literate Population19,0139,2389,775
Illiterate Population2,3271,1111,216

Nearby Villages of Kangazha

Kangazha 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)
NedumkunnamWest4.19 km
KottangalSouth8.01 km
KarukachalWest8.06 km
PampadyNorth-West8.66 km
MallappallySouth-West9.20 km
ManimalaSouth-East9.62 km
ElamkulamNorth10.27 km
EzhumattoorSouth10.88 km
PerumpettySouth-East12.05 km
KunnamthanamSouth-West12.60 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kangazha

Kangazha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Changanaseri, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Changanassery to Kangazha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Kangazha is about 30 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 Kangazha

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

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

Health Facilities in Kangazha

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kangazha 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 Kangazha

Where is Kangazha located?

Kangazha village is located in Changanassery Taluka, Kottayam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kangazha?

Kangazha is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kangazha?

The pincode of Kangazha is 686541.

What is the population of Kangazha?

Kangazha has a total population of 21,340, including 10,349 males and 10,991 females.

How many households are there in Kangazha?

There are 5,326 households in Kangazha.

What is the literacy rate in Kangazha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kangazha is 89.10%. Male literacy is 89.26% and female literacy is 88.94%.