Koottickal - Kanjirappally, Kottayam

Koottickal is a village situated in the Kanjirappally taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanjirappally and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Koottickal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koottickal is 628194. The village covers a total geographical area of 3210 hectares and falls under the 686514 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Koottickal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Poonjar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Koottickal

As per Census 2011, Koottickal village has a total population of 10,442 people, consisting of 5,184 males and 5,258 females. The village has 2,602 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 981 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,149 literate and 1,293 illiterate residents. Additionally, 879 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 221 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Koottickal

Koottickal 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 Koottickal

Koottickal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Koottickal is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Koottickal is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koottickal

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

Health Facilities in Koottickal

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

FAQs about Koottickal