Chungathara - Nilambur, Malappuram

Chungathara is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Chungathara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chungathara is 627473. The village covers a total geographical area of 5026 hectares and falls under the 679334 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chungathara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Chungathara

As per Census 2011, Chungathara village has a total population of 35,406 people, consisting of 16,939 males and 18,467 females. The village has 7,897 households and a sex ratio of 1,090 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28,985 literate and 6,421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,474 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chungathara

Chungathara 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 Chungathara

Chungathara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Chungathara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Chungathara is about 40 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 Chungathara

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

Health Facilities in Chungathara

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

FAQs about Chungathara