Karavaram - Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram

Karavaram is a village situated in the Chirayinkeezhu taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attingal and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Karavaram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karavaram is 628465. The village covers a total geographical area of 1333 hectares and falls under the 695102 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Karavaram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Attingal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Karavaram

As per Census 2011, Karavaram village has a total population of 15,898 people, consisting of 7,275 males and 8,623 females. The village has 4,052 households and a sex ratio of 1,185 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,728 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,370 literate and 2,528 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,885 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 51 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karavaram

Karavaram 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 Karavaram

Karavaram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akathumuri, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Attingal to Karavaram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Karavaram is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karavaram

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

Health Facilities in Karavaram

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

FAQs about Karavaram