Edakkunnam

Edakkunnam is a village located in Kanjirappally taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kanjirappally (tehsildar office) and 48km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Parathode is the gram panchayat of Edakkunnam village.

Here you can discover what makes Edakkunnam unique in its vibrant Kanjirappally-Kottayam region. You’ll see Edakkunnam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Edakkunnam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Edakkunnam is 628196. The village spans a total geographical area of 3175 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686512. Kottayam is nearest town to Edakkunnam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 49km away.

When it comes to local governance, Edakkunnam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Poonjar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Edakkunnam

Population of Edakkunnam

According to the 2011 Census, Edakkunnam has a total population of about 21,138, with approximately 10,543 males and 10,595 females. The sex ratio is around 1004 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,323 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 503. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.71%, with male literacy at about 87.94% and female literacy near 87.48%. There are around 5,108 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Edakkunnam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Edakkunnam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Edakkunnam. As per the 2011 stats, Edakkunnam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Edakkunnam

Knowing the nearby villages of Edakkunnam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Edakkunnam.

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