Muttuchira - Vaikom, Kottayam

Muttuchira is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kaduthuruthy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Muttuchira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Muttuchira is 628152. The village covers a total geographical area of 1676 hectares and falls under the 686613 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Muttuchira 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 Muttuchira

As per Census 2011, Muttuchira village has a total population of 15,962 people, consisting of 7,864 males and 8,098 females. The village has 3,798 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,489 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,975 literate and 1,987 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Muttuchira are given below:

Nearby Villages of Muttuchira

Muttuchira 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 Muttuchira

Muttuchira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaduturutti Halt, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Muttuchira is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Muttuchira is about 22 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 Muttuchira

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

Health Facilities in Muttuchira

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

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