Pothanikkad

Pothanikkad is a village located in the Kothamangalam Subdivision of Ernakulam district,Kerala, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Pothanikkad, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Pothanikkad Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePothanikkad
Pincode686671
Area2434 Sq. Km
Village Code628046
Sub-DistrictKothamangalam
Sub-District Code5663
DistrictErnakulam
District Code555
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatPothanikkad
Gram Panchayat Code221070
Block PanchayatKothamangalam
Block Panchayat Code6276
Total Population (2011 Census)19309
Total Households4587
Nearest TownKOTHAMANGALAM (Distance: 10 Km)

Pothanikkad has a population of 19309 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Pothanikkad Gram Panchayat and the Kothamangalam Block Panchayat in Kothamangalam District. The village has 4587 households and is identified by village code 628046. Pothanikkad is located in the 686671 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Kothamangalam Sub-District.

Total Population of Pothanikkad

As of the 2011 census, Population of Pothanikkad has a population of approximately 19309 people, where the male population is 9620 and the female population is 9689.

Total 19309
Male 9620
Female 9689

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Pothanikkad

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Pothanikkad is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 1017
Male 498
Female 519
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 10
Male 5
Female 5

Household in Pothanikkad

There are approximately 4587 households in Pothanikkad. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 4587
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Pothanikkad

Pothanikkad falls under the Kothamangalam Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Pothanikkad is Kothamangalam, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Pothanikkad Village

As per the 2011 Census, Pothanikkad presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Pothanikkad Village (2011):

Total 16332
Male 8322
Female 8010

illiteracy in Pothanikkad Village (2011):

Total 2977
Male 1298
Female 1679

Search by Google

Search Village

Google Map of Pothanikkad

Connectivity of Pothanikkad

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School17
Middle School3
Secondary School2
Senior Secondary1
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital5
Ayurvedic Hospital1
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital2
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 2
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Not Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Pothanikkad

Frequently Asked Questions About Pothanikkad Village

The total population of Pothanikkad Village is approximately 19309 people.

The male population is 9620, while the female population is 9689.

Pothanikkad Village has about 4587 households.

The average household size in Pothanikkad is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 16332, which includes 8322 males and 8010 females.

The total illiterate population is 2977, consisting of 1298 males and 1679 females.

There are 14 villages in the Kothamangalam Sub-District.

Pothanikkad Village falls under the Pothanikkad Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Pothanikkad Village is 686671.

Pothanikkad Village is part of the Kothamangalam Block Panchayat.