Bharananganam - Meenachil, Kottayam

Bharananganam is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Bharananganam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharananganam is 628124. The village covers a total geographical area of 3186 hectares and falls under the 686651 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Bharananganam

As per Census 2011, Bharananganam village has a total population of 17,149 people, consisting of 8,520 males and 8,629 females. The village has 3,966 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,541 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 15,347 literate and 1,802 illiterate residents. Additionally, 750 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 74 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharananganam

Bharananganam 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 Bharananganam

Bharananganam 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 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Bharananganam is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Bharananganam is about 35 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 Bharananganam

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

Health Facilities in Bharananganam

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

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