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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Karuvarakundu village has a total population of 26,712 people, consisting of 12,567 males and 14,145 females. The village has 5,275 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 3,657 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 21,271 literate and 5,441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,360 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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