Kurichithanam — Meenachil, Kottayam, Kerala

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LGD code: 628127
Pincode: 686634
Population: 9,383
Households: 2,302
Literacy rate: 88.9%
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,912

Key facts — Kurichithanam

LGD code: 628127
Pincode: 686634
Population (Census 2011): 9,383
Population (projected 2026): 11,063
Households: 2,302
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 982
Literacy rate: 88.9%
Coordinates: 9.77109°N, 76.61077°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kottayam
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pala
Member of Parliament: Francis George
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mani C Kappen
Block / Mandal: Meenachil
Nearest police station: Police Station, Marangattupilly (2.7 km)
Nearest bank: Service Co Operative Bank, Marangattupilly (0.0 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 Kottayam district level

Then & Now

Kurichithanam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

9,383

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

11,063

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,302

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,714

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: 9,383Census 2011
Households: 2,302Census 2011
Literacy rate: 88.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 982 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 11,0632026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,7142026 projection
Active job cards: 90,030MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 51,205MGNREGA · 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: 865NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 99.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 38.7%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 · Kottayam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kottayam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kottayam 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 Kurichithanam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

32 places mapped

Shop· 7
Church· 6
Bank· 4
School· 3
High school· 2
Library· 2
Restaurant· 2
Bus stop· 1
Fuel· 1
Hospital· 1
Police· 1
Temple· 1
Veterinary· 1

Religion

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Church · catholic
Chethimattam Kurishupally
📍 616 m awayOSM
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Church · catholic
Kudackachira Church
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Church · catholic
Kudakkachira Kurisupally
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Church · catholic
Missinories of Compassion
📍 979 m awayOSM
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Church · catholic
Palackattumala Kurishupally
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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Church
St thomas Mound (Kudackachira)
📍 3.3 km awayOSM
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Temple
Sree Karipadavathu Kavu
📍 178 m awayOSM
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Education

High school
Government Higher Secondary School, Edakkoly
📍 3.1 km awayOSM
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High school
Sree Krishna Vocational Higher Secondary School
📍 671 m awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Shreyas Ayurveda Hospital, Perunthanam
📍 889 m awayOSM
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Veterinary
Government Veterinary Hospital
📍 252 m awayOSM
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Civic

Police
Police Station, Marangattupilly
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
HDFC Bank
↗ website📍 64 m awayOSM
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Bank
Kudakkachira service co-operative bank
📍 1.9 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
kudakkachira Pally Kavala;Kudakkachira
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Kurichithanam

What is the pincode of Kurichithanam?

The pincode of Kurichithanam, Meenachil mandal, Kottayam district, Kerala is 686634.

In which district is Kurichithanam located?

Kurichithanam is a village in Meenachil mandal of Kottayam district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Kurichithanam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kurichithanam village has a population of 9,383 across 2,302 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kurichithanam in?

Kurichithanam falls under the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kurichithanam in?

Kurichithanam falls under the Pala assembly constituency (AC #93) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Kurichithanam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kurichithanam village is 88.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Kurichithanam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kurichithanam village is 982 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kurichithanam?

The nearest health facility to Kurichithanam is Shreyas Ayurveda Hospital, Perunthanam (~889 m).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kurichithanam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kurichithanam, 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 Kurichithanam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kurichithanam village is 628127.

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