Puthige — Manjeswaram, Kasaragod, Kerala

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LGD code: 627091
Pincode: 671321
Population: 5,441
Households: 928
Literacy rate: 79.8%
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,657

Key facts — Puthige

LGD code: 627091
Pincode: 671321
Population (Census 2011): 5,441
Population (projected 2026): 6,415
Households: 928
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 908
Literacy rate: 79.8%
Coordinates: 12.62364°N, 75.01076°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kasaragod
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kasaragod
Member of Parliament: Rajmohan Unnithan
Member of Legislative Assembly: N. A. Nellikkunnu
Block / Mandal: Manjeswaram

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 Kasaragod district level

Then & Now

Puthige — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,441

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

6,415

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

928

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,094

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: 5,441Census 2011
Households: 928Census 2011
Literacy rate: 79.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 6,4152026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,0942026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 35.4%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 · Kasaragod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kasaragod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod 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.

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Notable places in Puthige

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Bus stop· 4
Hospital· 2
Playground· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Angadimogaru
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Hospital
Primary Health Centre Puthige
📍 134 m awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Ponnangala
📍 1.5 km awayOSM
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Ponnangala
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Bus stop · highway
Urumi
📍 2.0 km awayOSM
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Urumi
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Heritage & leisure

Playground
Nuthan play ground
📍 1.1 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Puthige?

The pincode of Puthige, Manjeswaram mandal, Kasaragod district, Kerala is 671321.

In which district is Puthige located?

Puthige is a village in Manjeswaram mandal of Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Puthige as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Puthige village has a population of 5,441 across 928 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Puthige in?

Puthige falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Puthige in?

Puthige falls under the Kasaragod assembly constituency (AC #2) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Puthige?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Puthige village is 79.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Puthige?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Puthige village is 908 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Puthige?

The nearest health facility to Puthige is Primary Health Centre Puthige (~134 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Puthige?

12 schemes currently match residents of Puthige, 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 Puthige?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Puthige village is 627091.

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