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Chirakkara Village Details

Chirakkara is a Village in Kollam Tehsil , Kollam district and Kerala State. Chirakkara C.D. Block name is Ithikkara. Chirakkara village Pin code is 691579. Chirakkara Village Total population is 17342 and number of houses are 4516. Female Population is 53.8%. Village literacy rate is 85.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 45.4%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	17342
Total No of Houses	4516
Female Population %	53.8 % ( 9335)
Total Literacy rate %	85.0 % ( 14740)
Female Literacy rate	45.4 % ( 7876)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.8 % ( 139)
Scheduled Caste Population %	17.4 % ( 3011)
Working Population %	38.0 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	1767
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	50.0 % ( 884)

Location and Administration

Chirakkara Village Gram Panchayath name is Chirakkara ; Kalluvathukkal ; Chathannur ; Poothak. Chirakkara is 3 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Kollam and it is 3 km distance from District HeadQuarter Kollam. Nearest Statutory Town is Paravoor in 3 km Distance . Nearest Town is Kollam with 3 km Distance. Chirakkara Total area is 354.32 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 915.68 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 298.54 hectares

Education

Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle, Private Middle, Govt Secondary and private Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Govt Arts and Science Degree and Govt Engineering s are available in this village. Nearest Private Disabled School is in Kottarakkara. Nearest Govt ITA College is in Perinadu. Nearest Private Medical College and Private MBA college are in Kollam. Nearest Private Polytechnic College is in Adichanalloor.

Health

1 Primary Health care centre , 1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Maternity And Child Welfare centre , 1 Veterinary Hospital , 1 Family Welfare centre , 4 MBBS Doctor Practices , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Coconut is agriculture commodities grow in this village. 23 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 298.54 hectares from canals 191 hectares and from Boreholes/Tube wells 45 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Covered Well, UnCovered Well and Hand Pump are other Drinking Water sources.
Open Drainage System No Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Post Office is available in this Village. Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in less than 5 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in less than 5 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

National Highway passes through this village. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road, Macadam Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in less than 5 km. Commercial Bank available in this village. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Agricultural Credit Society, Mandis/Regular Market, Weekly Haat/santha and Agricultural Marketing Society are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 23 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Birth & Death registration office, Sports facilities, Cinema Theater in village or near by, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.