Pazhayakunnummel - Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram

Pazhayakunnummel is a village situated in the Chirayinkeezhu taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Attingal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Pazhayakunnummel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pazhayakunnummel is 628461. The village covers a total geographical area of 2531 hectares and falls under the 695614 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Pazhayakunnummel 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 Pazhayakunnummel

As per Census 2011, Pazhayakunnummel village has a total population of 24,608 people, consisting of 11,289 males and 13,319 females. The village has 6,578 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 20,642 literate and 3,966 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,124 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pazhayakunnummel

Pazhayakunnummel 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 Pazhayakunnummel

Pazhayakunnummel 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 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Attingal to Pazhayakunnummel is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Pazhayakunnummel is about 43 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 Pazhayakunnummel

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

Health Facilities in Pazhayakunnummel

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

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