Poonjar Thekkekara - Meenachil, Kottayam

Poonjar Thekkekara is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Poonjar Thekkekara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poonjar Thekkekara is 628136. The village covers a total geographical area of 5562 hectares and falls under the 686582 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Poonjar Thekkekara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanjirappally Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Poonjar Thekkekara

According to the 2011 Census, Poonjar Thekkekara village had a total population of 19,470 people, including 9,660 males and 9,810 females, living in 4,642 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.57%, with male literacy at 97.88% and female literacy at 97.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 963, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Poonjar Thekkekara

Poonjar Thekkekara 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 Poonjar Thekkekara

Poonjar Thekkekara 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 52.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Poonjar Thekkekara is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Poonjar Thekkekara is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poonjar Thekkekara

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

Health Facilities in Poonjar Thekkekara

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

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