Kulanada - Kozhenchery, Pathanamthitta

Kulanada is a village situated in the Kozhenchery taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from Pathanamthitta, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kulanada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulanada is 628322. The village covers a total geographical area of 1880 hectares and falls under the 689503 pincode. Pandalam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kulanada

As per Census 2011, Kulanada village has a total population of 21,217 people, consisting of 9,777 males and 11,440 females. The village has 5,827 households and a sex ratio of 1,170 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,704 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,805 literate and 2,412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,961 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 39 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21,2179,77711,440
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,704888816
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,9611,9152,046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)391722
Literate Population18,8058,63410,171
Illiterate Population2,4121,1431,269

Nearby Villages of Kulanada

Kulanada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MezhuveliNorth-East2.88 km
PandalamSouth-West3.99 km
Mulakuzha (part)North-West4.83 km
KidangannurNorth5.33 km
VenmonyWest5.74 km
KurampalaSouth5.88 km
AranmulaNorth7.80 km
Ala (part)North-West8.30 km
PalamelSouth9.09 km
VettiyarWest9.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulanada

Kulanada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cheriyanad, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandalam to Kulanada is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Kulanada is about 16 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 Kulanada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kulanada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kulanada

Where is Kulanada located?

Kulanada village is located in Kozhenchery Taluka, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulanada?

Kulanada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kulanada?

The pincode of Kulanada is 689503.

What is the population of Kulanada?

Kulanada has a total population of 21,217, including 9,777 males and 11,440 females.

How many households are there in Kulanada?

There are 5,827 households in Kulanada.

What is the literacy rate in Kulanada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulanada is 88.63%. Male literacy is 88.31% and female literacy is 88.91%.