Poovarany — Meenachil, Kottayam, Kerala

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LGD code: 628134
Pincode: 686577
Population: 16,102
Households: 3,848
Literacy rate: 89%
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6,367

Key facts — Poovarany

LGD code: 628134
Pincode: 686577
Population (Census 2011): 16,102
Population (projected 2026): 18,984
Households: 3,848
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1023
Literacy rate: 89.0%
Coordinates: 9.66667°N, 76.68333°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 bank: State Bank of India ATM (1.6 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

Poovarany — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

16,102

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

18,984

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,848

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,537

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: 16,102Census 2011
Households: 3,848Census 2011
Literacy rate: 89.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1023 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 18,9842026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,5372026 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.

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Notable places in Poovarany

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

45 places mapped

Shop· 15
Temple· 8
School· 5
Bus stop· 4
Church· 3
Hospital· 3
Bank· 2
Library· 2
GP office· 1
Restaurant· 1
Veterinary· 1

Religion

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Church
Sacred Heart Church
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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Church
St. John Nephumsian’s Church
📍 2.5 km awayOSM
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Church · catholic
St.Mary's Church , Mevada
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Temple
Ayilyakunnu Devi Temple
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Temple · hindu
Eeswaramangalam Devi Temple
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Temple
Kezhuvamkulam Temple
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Temple
Poovarani Mahadeva Temple
📍 1.7 km awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Purakkattukavu Temple
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Temple
Purakkattukavu Temple
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Temple
Vakkappulam Sri Subramanya Swami Temple
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Vakkappulam Sri Subramanya Swami Temple
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Education

Library
grameena vayanshala
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Library
Palakadu Library
📍 2.7 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
health center
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Primary Health Centre, Kozhuvanal
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Civic

GP office
Community Hall Kozhuvanal
📍 2.4 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Bank
Kerala Gramin Bank
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Bank
State Bank of India ATM
📍 1.6 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Kavumpady Bus Stop
📍 1.8 km awayOSM
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Bus stop · highway
Mevada Bus stop
📍 1.5 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Poovarany

What is the pincode of Poovarany?

The pincode of Poovarany, Meenachil mandal, Kottayam district, Kerala is 686577.

In which district is Poovarany located?

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

What is the population of Poovarany as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Poovarany village has a population of 16,102 across 3,848 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Poovarany in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Poovarany in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Poovarany?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Poovarany village is 89.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Poovarany?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Poovarany village is 1023 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Poovarany?

The nearest health facility to Poovarany is Primary Health Centre, Kozhuvanal (~1.8 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Poovarany?

12 schemes currently match residents of Poovarany, 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 Poovarany?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Poovarany village is 628134.

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