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

According to the 2011 Census, Kulanada village had a total population of 21,217 people, including 9,777 males and 11,440 females, living in 5,827 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.37%, with male literacy at 97.13% and female literacy at 95.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,961, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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