Meenachil

Meenachil is a village located in Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Palai (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Mutholy is the gram panchayat of Meenachil village.

Here you can discover what makes Meenachil unique in its vibrant Meenachil-Kottayam region. You’ll see Meenachil’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Meenachil

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meenachil is 628133. The village spans a total geographical area of 2170 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686620. Palai is nearest town to Meenachil village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Meenachil village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Meenachil

Population of Meenachil

According to the 2011 Census, Meenachil has a total population of about 15,608, with approximately 7,777 males and 7,831 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,336 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 812 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 24. The overall literacy rate is approximately 89.63%, with male literacy at about 89.22% and female literacy near 90.03%. There are around 3,844 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meenachil's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Meenachil

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Meenachil. As per the 2011 stats, Meenachil had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Meenachil

Knowing the nearby villages of Meenachil helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Meenachil.

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