Kanakkari Village - Meenachil, Kottayam

Kanakkari is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kanakkari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanakkari is 628129. The village covers a total geographical area of 2319 hectares and falls under the 686632 pincode. Kottayam is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kanakkari

As per Census 2011, Kanakkari village has a total population of 22,793 people, consisting of 11,249 males and 11,544 females. The village has 5,662 households and a sex ratio of 1,026 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,995 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20,339 literate and 2,454 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanakkari

Kanakkari 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 Kanakkari

Kanakkari 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 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kottayam to Kanakkari is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanakkari

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

Health Facilities in Kanakkari

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

FAQs about Kanakkari