Kadanad - Meenachil, Kottayam

Kadanad is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kadanad village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadanad is 628118. The village covers a total geographical area of 3164 hectares and falls under the 686651 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Kadanad village had a total population of 14,692 people, including 7,312 males and 7,380 females, living in 3,461 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.99%, with male literacy at 97.62% and female literacy at 96.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 671, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 158.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadanad

Kadanad 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 Kadanad

Kadanad 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 39.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Kadanad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Kadanad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadanad

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

Health Facilities in Kadanad

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

FAQs about Kadanad