Thalanadu - Meenachil, Kottayam

Thalanadu is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Teekoy serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Thalanadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalanadu is 628121. The village covers a total geographical area of 3573 hectares and falls under the 686580 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Thalanadu 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 Thalanadu

According to the 2011 Census, Thalanadu village had a total population of 8,222 people, including 4,074 males and 4,148 females, living in 1,997 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.21%, with male literacy at 98.05% and female literacy at 96.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 351, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,067.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalanadu

Thalanadu 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 Thalanadu

Thalanadu 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 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Thalanadu is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Thalanadu is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thalanadu

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

Health Facilities in Thalanadu

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

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