Colachel
About Colachel
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Colachel village is 643132. Colachel village is located in Kalkulam taluka of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Pathmanabapuram (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Nagercoil. As per 2009 stats, Simoncolony is the gram panchayat of Colachel village.
The total geographical area of village is 1600.69 hectares. Colachel has a total population of 9,836 peoples, out of which male population is 5,072 while female population is 4,764. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of colachel village is 76.20% out of which 76.10% males and 76.30% females are literate. There are about 2,255 houses in colachel village. Pincode of colachel village locality is 629251.
Thingal Nagar is nearest town to colachel village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Colachel
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,836 | 5,072 | 4,764 |
| Literate Population | 7,495 | 3,860 | 3,635 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,341 | 1,212 | 1,129 |
Connectivity of Colachel
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Colachel
Frequently Asked Questions about Colachel
Where is Colachel located?
Colachel village is situated in Kalkulam Taluka, within the Kanniyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Colachel?
The Gram Panchayat of Colachel is Simoncolony (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Colachel?
The pincode of Colachel is 629251, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Colachel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Colachel is 9,836, with 5,072 males and 4,764 females.
How many households are there in Colachel as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Colachel village has a total of 2,255 households.
What is the literacy rate in Colachel as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Colachel is 76.20%. The male literacy rate is 76.10%, while the female literacy rate is 76.30%.