Kizhakkummuri Village - Chalakkudy, Thrissur

Kizhakkummuri is a village situated in the Chalakkudy taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 24 km from Irinjalakuda and around 30 km from Thrissur. Koratty serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kizhakkummuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kizhakkummuri is 627914. The village covers a total geographical area of 1329 hectares and falls under the 680308 pincode. Chalakudy is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kizhakkummuri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kizhakkummuri

As per Census 2011, Kizhakkummuri village has a total population of 14,905 people, consisting of 7,260 males and 7,645 females. The village has 3,831 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,251 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,068 literate and 1,837 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,424 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 14,905 7,260 7,645
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,251 619 632
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,424 690 734
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 13 7 6
Literate Population 13,068 6,444 6,624
Illiterate Population 1,837 816 1,021

Nearby Villages of Kizhakkummuri

Kizhakkummuri 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KarukuttySouth-East2.46 km
MelurNorth3.83 km
Kallur Vadakkummuri (ct)West6.49 km
Kallur Thekkummuri (ct)South-West6.59 km
ParakkadavuSouth-West7.19 km
ThuravoorSouth-East8.09 km
AlathurWest8.26 km
ManjapraSouth-East9.00 km
AnnallurWest9.69 km
KodasseryNorth9.94 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kizhakkummuri

Kizhakkummuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Koratti Angadi, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chalakudy to Kizhakkummuri is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Kizhakkummuri is about 30 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 Kizhakkummuri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kizhakkummuri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kizhakkummuri

Where is Kizhakkummuri located?

Kizhakkummuri village is located in Chalakkudy Taluka, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kizhakkummuri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kizhakkummuri is Koratty.

What is the pincode of Kizhakkummuri?

The pincode of Kizhakkummuri is 680308.

What is the population of Kizhakkummuri?

Kizhakkummuri has a total population of 14,905, including 7,260 males and 7,645 females.

How many households are there in Kizhakkummuri?

There are 3,831 households in Kizhakkummuri.

What is the literacy rate in Kizhakkummuri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kizhakkummuri is 87.68%. Male literacy is 88.76% and female literacy is 86.64%.