Karakunnu - Ernad, Malappuram

Karakunnu is a village situated in the Ernad taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjeri and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Trikkalangode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karakunnu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakunnu is 627451. The village covers a total geographical area of 1512 hectares and falls under the 676123 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Karakunnu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Malappuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karakunnu

As per Census 2011, Karakunnu village has a total population of 16,525 people, consisting of 8,049 males and 8,476 females. The village has 3,275 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,380 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,372 literate and 3,153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,948 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karakunnu

Karakunnu 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 Karakunnu

Karakunnu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaniyambalam, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Karakunnu is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Karakunnu is about 19 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 Karakunnu

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

Health Facilities in Karakunnu

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

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