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Anchal is a village in Pathanapuram Taluk of Kollam district in Kerala. Its Census location code is 628400.

About Anchal village record

Anchal is listed under Pathanapuram Taluk in Kollam district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 33,088, 8,793 households, area 2,455 hectares, PIN code 691306.

Quick facts

Village
Anchal
Village code
628400
Taluk / Sub-District
Pathanapuram
District
Kollam
State
Kerala
Census year
2011
Population
33,088
Households
8,793
Sex ratio
1,103 females per 1,000 males
Area
2,455 hectares
Population density
1,348 people per sq. km
PIN code
691306

Census code and location hierarchy

For Anchal, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluk when another village has a similar name.

State code
32
District code
600
Sub-district code
05686
Village code
628400
Anchal village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameAnchal
Census village code628400
StateKerala
State code32
DistrictKollam
District code600
Taluk / Sub-DistrictPathanapuram
Sub-district code05686
Census year2011
Population33,088
Households8,793
Male population15,732
Female population17,356
Sex ratio1,103 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population2,992
Scheduled Tribes population82
Area2,455 hectares
Population density1,348 people per sq. km
PIN code691306
CD blockAnchal
Gram panchayatAnchal
Nearest statutory townPunalur
Nearest statutory town distance12 km

Facilities and amenities in Anchal

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Anchal
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 6 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
HealthCommunity health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre2 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary3 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageAvailable in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 23 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 23 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 23 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Anchal
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area106 hectares
Culturable waste land136.21 hectares
Current fallow land220.15 hectares
Net area sown1,992.64 hectares
Total unirrigated land1,787.79 hectares
Irrigated area425 hectares

Other villages in this taluk

These links are from the same Taluk. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Anchal?

The Census village code of Anchal is 628400.

Where is Anchal village?

Anchal village is in Pathanapuram Taluk (sub-district) of Kollam district, Kerala.

What is the population of Anchal?

The source reports a population of 33,088 for Anchal.

What is the sex ratio of Anchal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Anchal is 1,103 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Kerala Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.