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

As per Census 2011, Naranganam village has a total population of 16,452 people, consisting of 7,746 males and 8,706 females. The village has 4,488 households and a sex ratio of 1,123 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,752 literate and 1,700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,646 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 144 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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