Mulakulam - Vaikom, Kottayam

Mulakulam is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Mulakulam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mulakulam is 628141. The village covers a total geographical area of 2910 hectares and falls under the 686610 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mulakulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Mulakulam

According to the 2011 Census, Mulakulam village had a total population of 22,360 people, including 11,055 males and 11,305 females, living in 5,676 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.90%, with male literacy at 95.61% and female literacy at 94.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,035, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Mulakulam

Mulakulam 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 Mulakulam

Mulakulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Mulakulam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Mulakulam is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mulakulam

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

Health Facilities in Mulakulam

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

FAQs about Mulakulam