Ayarkunnam - Kottayam

Ayarkunnam is a village situated in the Kottayam taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from Kottayam, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Ayarkkunnam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ayarkunnam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayarkunnam is 628159. The village covers a total geographical area of 2513 hectares and falls under the 686019 pincode. Kottayam is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Ayarkunnam

As per Census 2011, Ayarkunnam village has a total population of 28,718 people, consisting of 14,404 males and 14,314 females. The village has 7,063 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,395 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25,486 literate and 3,232 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 103 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ayarkunnam

Ayarkunnam 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 Ayarkunnam

Ayarkunnam 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 37.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kottayam to Ayarkunnam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Ayarkunnam is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayarkunnam

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

Health Facilities in Ayarkunnam

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

FAQs about Ayarkunnam