Naranganam - Kozhenchery, Pathanamthitta

Naranganam is a village situated in the Kozhenchery taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from Pathanamthitta, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Naranganam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Naranganam is 628332. The village covers a total geographical area of 2042 hectares and falls under the 689642 pincode. Pathanamthitta is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Naranganam 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 Naranganam

According to the 2011 Census, Naranganam village had a total population of 16,452 people, including 7,746 males and 8,706 females, living in 4,488 households. The sex ratio was 1,124 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.42%, with male literacy at 97.91% and female literacy at 97.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,646, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Naranganam

Naranganam 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 Naranganam

Naranganam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chengannur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathanamthitta to Naranganam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Naranganam

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

Health Facilities in Naranganam

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

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