Kanichar — Iritty, Kannur, Kerala

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LGD code: 627259
Pincode: 670674
Population: 15,789
Households: 3,838
Literacy rate: 84.2%
Sex ratio: 1030 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6,538

Key facts — Kanichar

LGD code: 627259
Pincode: 670674
Population (Census 2011): 15,789
Population (projected 2026): 18,615
Households: 3,838
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1030
Literacy rate: 84.2%
Coordinates: 11.90596°N, 75.78587°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kannur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Peravoor
Member of Parliament: K. Sudhakaran
Member of Legislative Assembly: Adv. Sunny Joseph
Block / Mandal: Iritty
Nearest bank: Federal Bank ATM (3.1 km)

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 Kannur district level

Then & Now

Kanichar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

15,789

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

18,615

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,838

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,525

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: 15,789Census 2011
Households: 3,838Census 2011
Literacy rate: 84.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1030 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 18,6152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,5252026 projection
Active job cards: 1,32,994MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 83,420MGNREGA · 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: 880NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 99.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 39.7%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 · Kannur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kannur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kannur 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

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Notable places in Kanichar

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

9 places mapped

Hospital· 2
School· 2
ATM· 1
Bus stop· 1
Pharmacy· 1
Shop· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple · hindu
Kanichar Subramanya Temple
📍 299 m awayOSM
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Education

School
Govt. Lower Primary School Kolkkaad
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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School
Model Residential school Aralam
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Primary Health Centre, Aralam
📍 4.4 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Primary health centre, Kanichar
📍 3.4 km awayOSM
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Pharmacy
Janaki Medicals
📍 55 m awayOSM
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Commerce

ATM
Federal Bank ATM
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Shop · bakery
family
🕒 24/7📍 30 m awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
kanichar bus stop
📍 44 m awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Kanichar?

The pincode of Kanichar, Iritty mandal, Kannur district, Kerala is 670674.

In which district is Kanichar located?

Kanichar is a village in Iritty mandal of Kannur district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Kanichar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanichar village has a population of 15,789 across 3,838 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kanichar in?

Kanichar falls under the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kanichar in?

Kanichar falls under the Peravoor assembly constituency (AC #16) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Kanichar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kanichar village is 84.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanichar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kanichar village is 1030 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kanichar?

The nearest health facility to Kanichar is Primary health centre, Kanichar (~3.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kanichar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kanichar, 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 Kanichar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kanichar village is 627259.

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