Mundakayam - Kanjirappally, Kottayam

Mundakayam is a village situated in the Kanjirappally taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kanjirappally and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Koottickal serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Mundakayam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mundakayam is 628195. The village covers a total geographical area of 4100 hectares and falls under the 686513 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Mundakayam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mundakayam

According to the 2011 Census, Mundakayam village had a total population of 19,939 people, including 9,726 males and 10,213 females, living in 4,961 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.91%, with male literacy at 97.08% and female literacy at 94.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,349, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 214.

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

Nearby Villages of Mundakayam

Mundakayam 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 Mundakayam

Mundakayam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottayam, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Mundakayam is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Mundakayam is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mundakayam

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

Health Facilities in Mundakayam

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

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