Kalanjoor - Konni, Pathanamthitta

Kalanjoor is a village situated in the Konni taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from Adoor and around 25 km from Pathanamthitta. Kalanjoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanjoor is 628349. The village covers a total geographical area of 3296 hectares and falls under the 689694 pincode. Pathanapuram is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kalanjoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanjoor village had a total population of 16,075 people, including 7,516 males and 8,559 females, living in 4,373 households. The sex ratio was 1,139 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.00%, with male literacy at 96.31% and female literacy at 93.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,661, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanjoor

Kalanjoor 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 Kalanjoor

Kalanjoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Auvaneeswaram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathanapuram to Kalanjoor is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Kalanjoor is about 25 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 Kalanjoor

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

Health Facilities in Kalanjoor

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

FAQs about Kalanjoor