Karuvarakundu - Nilambur, Malappuram

Karuvarakundu is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Karuvarakundu village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karuvarakundu is 627487. The village covers a total geographical area of 2711 hectares and falls under the 676523 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Karuvarakundu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wandoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karuvarakundu

According to the 2011 Census, Karuvarakundu village had a total population of 26,712 people, including 12,567 males and 14,145 females, living in 5,275 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.26%, with male literacy at 95.14% and female literacy at 89.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Karuvarakundu

Karuvarakundu 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 Karuvarakundu

Karuvarakundu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuvvur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Karuvarakundu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Karuvarakundu is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karuvarakundu

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

Health Facilities in Karuvarakundu

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

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