Arackal

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

Arackal Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageArackal
Pincode691306
Area863 Sq. Km
Village Code628398
Sub-DistrictPunalur
Sub-District Code5947
DistrictKollam
District Code559
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatEdamulakkal
Gram Panchayat Code221298
Block PanchayatAnchal
Block Panchayat Code6307
Total Population (2011 Census)17240
Total Households4625
Nearest TownKOCHI (Distance: 9 Km)

Arackal has a population of 17240 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Edamulakkal Gram Panchayat and the Anchal Block Panchayat in Punalur District. The village has 4625 households and is identified by village code 628398. Arackal is located in the 691306 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Punalur Sub-District.

Total Population of Arackal

As of the 2011 census, Population of Arackal has a population of approximately 17240 people, where the male population is 8026 and the female population is 9214.

Total 17240
Male 8026
Female 9214

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Arackal

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 3493
Male 1691
Female 1802
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 68
Male 32
Female 36

Household in Arackal

There are approximately 4625 households in Arackal. The average household size in the village is about 3 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 4625
People / Family 3

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Arackal

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Arackal Village

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

Literacy in Arackal Village (2011):

Total 14733
Male 6962
Female 7771

illiteracy in Arackal Village (2011):

Total 2507
Male 1064
Female 1443

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Connectivity of Arackal

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 School4
Middle School2
Secondary School2
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital1
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 4
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres1

Drinking Water Facilities

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

Nearby Villages of Arackal

Frequently Asked Questions About Arackal Village

The total population of Arackal Village is approximately 17240 people.

The male population is 8026, while the female population is 9214.

Arackal Village has about 4625 households.

The average household size in Arackal is approximately 3 people per household.

The total literate population is 14733, which includes 6962 males and 7771 females.

The total illiterate population is 2507, consisting of 1064 males and 1443 females.

There are 15 villages in the Punalur Sub-District.

Arackal Village falls under the Edamulakkal Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Arackal Village is 691306.

Arackal Village is part of the Anchal Block Panchayat.