Kunnamthanam - Mallappally, Pathanamthitta

Kunnamthanam is a village situated in the Mallappally taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mallappally and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Kunnathanam serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kunnamthanam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunnamthanam is 628302. The village covers a total geographical area of 1722 hectares and falls under the 689581 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kunnamthanam

According to the 2011 Census, Kunnamthanam village had a total population of 20,573 people, including 9,742 males and 10,831 females, living in 5,399 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.33%, with male literacy at 97.73% and female literacy at 96.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,857, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunnamthanam

Kunnamthanam 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 Kunnamthanam

Kunnamthanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruvalla, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Kunnamthanam is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Kunnamthanam is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunnamthanam

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

Health Facilities in Kunnamthanam

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

FAQs about Kunnamthanam