Kurichithanam - Meenachil, Kottayam

Kurichithanam 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 25 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Marangattupilly serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurichithanam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurichithanam is 628127. The village covers a total geographical area of 1532 hectares and falls under the 686634 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kurichithanam 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 Kurichithanam

According to the 2011 Census, Kurichithanam village had a total population of 9,383 people, including 4,734 males and 4,649 females, living in 2,302 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.80%, with male literacy at 96.85% and female literacy at 96.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurichithanam

Kurichithanam 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 Kurichithanam

Kurichithanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuruppanthara, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Kurichithanam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Kurichithanam is about 25 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 Kurichithanam

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

Health Facilities in Kurichithanam

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

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