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Kunjithanny

കുഞ്ചിത്തണ്ണി
Devikulam taluka
Pincode 685563
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Kunjithanny is a revenue village in Devikulam taluka, Idukki district, Kerala. It had a population of 12,202 in 3,069 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

12,202 souls. 3,069 homes.

Devikulam taluka, Idukki district, Kerala.

12,202
Population
3,069
Households
93.5%
Literacy
970
Sex ratio
LGD 628059Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Cucumbar(Kheera)₹4,500Munnar Market · 25 Oct 2026
  • Drumstick₹7,600Munnar Market · 25 Oct 2026
  • Duster Beans₹9,000Munnar Market · 25 Oct 2026
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Kunjithanny is a village in Devikulam taluka, Idukki district, Kerala. At the 2011 Census it had 12,202 people in 3,069 households, with a literacy rate of 93.5%. Its postal pincode is 685563.

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LGD village code628059
Census 2011 code628059
Pincode685563
TalukaDevikulam · LGD 5664
DistrictIdukki
StateKerala
Male / Female6,193 / 6,009 · Census 2011
Coordinates10.0138° N, 77.0619° E
Lok SabhaIdukki · Adv. Dean Kuriakose (INC)
AssemblyDevikulam · F. Raja (INC)

Gram panchayat

Parts of Kunjithanny fall under these panchayats:

  • Pallivasal (പള്ളിവാസല്‍)
  • Vellathooval (വെള്ളത്തൂവല്‍)

Other villages in Pallivasal, Vellathooval

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Kunjithanny compares

By population, Kunjithanny ranks #5 of 12 inhabited villages in Devikulam taluka.

Literacy rate%
93.5%
+7.2% vs Devikulam taluka average
Kunjithanny
93.5%
Devikulam taluka
86.3%
Idukki district
91.8%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
970
−25 vs Devikulam taluka average
Kunjithanny
970
Devikulam taluka
995
Idukki district
1,005
Household sizepeople per home
4.0
+0.1 vs Devikulam taluka average
Kunjithanny
4.0
Devikulam taluka
3.9
Idukki district
4.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

What Kunjithanny had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 6 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
  • Treated tap water Available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Available
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Available
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Kunjithanny at a glance

Kunjithanny is a village of 12,202 people in 3,069 households (Census 2011) in Devikulam taluka, Idukki district, Kerala, the 5th of 12 inhabited villages in Devikulam taluka by population. Literacy is 93.5%, 7.2 points above the taluka figure of 86.3%, and the sex ratio is 970 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 685563; the LGD village code is 628059.

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Key facts — Kunjithanny

LGD village code628059
Pincode685563
Population (Census 2011)12,202
Households3,069
Literacy93.5%
Sex ratio970 ♀/1000♂
Block / TalukaDevikulam

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Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). VoiceOfVillage shows official figures only — no projections.
Population
Population
12,202Census 2011
Male / female
6,193 / 6,009
Households
3,069
People per home
4.0
Education
Literacy rate
93.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

Location & surroundings

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Kunjithanny · 10.0138° N, 77.0619° E

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Electoral profile

Lok SabhaIdukki · Adv. Dean Kuriakose (INC), elected 2024
AssemblyDevikulam (SC) · F. Raja (INC), MLA since 2026

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Nearest services to Kunjithanny

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  • Bank branchFederal Bank, Kunchithanny · 40 m (straight line) · IFSC FDRL0001180 · RBI IFSC list (as of 2026-09-01)
  • ATMState Bank · 2.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Post officeEllakallu Branch Post Office · 1.6 km (straight line) · PIN 685565 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
  • Petrol pumpDiya Fuels · 3 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • Hospital / PHCAnthiyatt Ayurveda Hospital · 4.4 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
  • SchoolLower Primary School Anachalcolony · 1.8 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap

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Essential services & places near Kunjithanny

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Banks, ATMs & post offices1,027 in Idukki district

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Hospitals & clinics412 in Idukki district

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Schools & anganwadis734 in Idukki district

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Colleges & universities153 in Idukki district

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Police & fire stations44 in Idukki district

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Revenue & panchayat offices45 in Idukki district

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Government offices428 in Idukki district

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Temples195 in Idukki district

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Churches402 in Idukki district

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Mosques60 in Idukki district

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Other places of worship43 in Idukki district

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Transport498 in Idukki district

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Agriculture services166 in Idukki district

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Community places364 in Idukki district

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FAQ

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  1. Where is Kunjithanny located?

    Kunjithanny is a village in Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala, India.

  2. Which district is Kunjithanny in?

    Kunjithanny is in Idukki district of Kerala.

  3. How is Kunjithanny written in the local script?

    Kunjithanny is written കുഞ്ചിത്തണ്ണി.

  4. What is the pincode of Kunjithanny?

    The pincode of Kunjithanny, Devikulam, Idukki is 685563.

  5. What is the population of Kunjithanny?

    As per the 2011 Census, Kunjithanny had a population of 12,202 (6,193 males and 6,009 females).

  6. How many households are there in Kunjithanny?

    Kunjithanny had 3,069 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the literacy rate of Kunjithanny?

    The literacy rate of Kunjithanny was 93.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  8. What is the sex ratio of Kunjithanny?

    Kunjithanny had 970 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  9. Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kunjithanny in?

    Kunjithanny is in the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency.

  10. Who is the MP for Kunjithanny?

    Adv. Dean Kuriakose (Indian National Congress) won the Idukki Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kunjithanny, in 2024.

  11. Which assembly constituency is Kunjithanny in?

    Kunjithanny is in the Devikulam assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.

  12. Who is the MLA for Kunjithanny?

    F. Raja (Indian National Congress) won the Devikulam assembly seat, which includes Kunjithanny, in 2026.

  13. What is the LGD code of Kunjithanny?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kunjithanny is 628059 and its Census 2011 village code is 628059.

  14. Which villages are near Kunjithanny?

    Villages near Kunjithanny include Pallivasal (4.1 km), Rajakkad (6.8 km), Konnathady (7.3 km), Parathodu (8.9 km), Rajakumari (11 km).

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

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  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
  • Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.

Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading

Last 30 days (21 Sept 2026 – 20 Oct 2026): 198.2 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.

Long-term district average for October: 343.2 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)

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Mandi prices · Idukki

Latest reports from markets in Idukki district, within the last 14 days.

Latest reports up to 25 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Cucumbar(Kheera) · CucumbarMunnar Market4,5004,5004,50025 Oct 2026
Drumstick · DrumstickMunnar Market7,6007,6007,60025 Oct 2026
Duster Beans · Duster BeansMunnar Market9,0009,0009,00025 Oct 2026
Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus · Elephant Yam (Suran)Munnar Market6,0006,0006,00025 Oct 2026
Galgal(Lemon) · Galgal(Lemon)Munnar Market17,00017,00017,00025 Oct 2026
GarlicMunnar Market24,00024,00024,00025 Oct 2026
Ginger(Green)Munnar Market11,00011,00011,00025 Oct 2026
Green Avare(W) · Green Avare (W)Munnar Market7,2007,5007,35925 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Kunjithanny's shops.

Nearby villages
Pallivasal4.1 km
Rajakkad6.8 km
Konnathady7.3 km
Parathodu8.9 km
Rajakumari11 km
Chinnakanal13 km
All villages near Kunjithanny →Distance from Kunjithanny →Compare Kunjithanny with… →All villages in Devikulam →

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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