Niranam - Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta

Niranam is a village situated in the Thiruvalla taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thiruvalla and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Niranam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niranam is 628292. The village covers a total geographical area of 1101 hectares and falls under the 689621 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Niranam 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 Niranam

According to the 2011 Census, Niranam village had a total population of 10,770 people, including 5,084 males and 5,686 females, living in 2,837 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.01%, with male literacy at 96.91% and female literacy at 95.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,318, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Niranam

Niranam 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 Niranam

Niranam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Harippad, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Niranam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Niranam is about 40 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 Niranam

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

Health Facilities in Niranam

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

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