Pulinkunnu — Kuttanad, Alappuzha, Kerala

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JOSEPH VARGHESE

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LGD code: 628238
Pincode: 688502
Population: 15,210
Households: 3,652
Literacy rate: 89.2%
Sex ratio: 1064 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,644

Key facts — Pulinkunnu

LGD code: 628238
Pincode: 688502
Population (Census 2011): 15,210
Population (projected 2026): 17,933
Households: 3,652
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1064
Literacy rate: 89.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kuttanad
Member of Parliament: Kodikkunnil Suresh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Thomas K Thomas
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JOSEPH VARGHESE
Block / Mandal: Kuttanad

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Alappuzha district level

Then & Now

Pulinkunnu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

15,210

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

17,933

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,652

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,306

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 15,210Census 2011
Households: 3,652Census 2011
Literacy rate: 89.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1064 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 17,9332026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,3062026 projection
Active job cards: 1,80,644MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,36,007MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,485NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 31.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Alappuzha district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Alappuzha district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Alappuzha district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Pulinkunnu on the map

Centred on Kuttanad mandal

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Notable places near Pulinkunnu · Kuttanad mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Pulinkunnu doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Kuttanad mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

3 places mapped

Bus stop· 2
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Mayura Ayurvedic Centre
📍 15.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Puthen Road
📍 15.6 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Puthen Road
📍 15.6 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Pulinkunnu?

The pincode of Pulinkunnu, Kuttanad mandal, Alappuzha district, Kerala is 688502.

In which district is Pulinkunnu located?

Pulinkunnu is a village in Kuttanad mandal of Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Pulinkunnu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pulinkunnu village has a population of 15,210 across 3,652 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pulinkunnu?

The current sarpanch of Pulinkunnu gram panchayat is JOSEPH VARGHESE.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pulinkunnu in?

Pulinkunnu falls under the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pulinkunnu in?

Pulinkunnu falls under the Kuttanad assembly constituency (AC #106) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Pulinkunnu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pulinkunnu village is 89.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Pulinkunnu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pulinkunnu village is 1064 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Pulinkunnu?

The nearest health facility to Pulinkunnu is Mayura Ayurvedic Centre (~15.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pulinkunnu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pulinkunnu, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Pulinkunnu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pulinkunnu village is 628238.

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