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At a glance

Meenachil is a grama panchayat located in the Meenachil and Poovarani villages of Lalam Block, within the Meenachil Taluk of Kottayam district. Covering an area of 15.49 sq. km, the panchayat is divided into 14 wards.

Borders

  • North: Pala Municipality, Bharananganam, and Thidanad grama panchayats

  • South: Elikkulam and Akalakunnam grama panchayats

  • East: Thidanad and Bharananganam grama panchayats

  • West: Pala Municipality, Mutholy, and Kozhuvanal grama panchayats

Geographical Coordinates Meenachil Grama Panchayat is located between longitudes 76°41'14.328" E and 76°45'23.899" E, and latitudes 9°38'43.426" N and 9°42'35.201" N.

Demographics & Natural Features

  • Population: 16,100 (8,103 males and 7,997 females)

  • Water Bodies: The Meenachil River flows through the northern part of the panchayat. The Meenachil stream (Meenachil thodu), flowing through the southern part, serves as a natural boundary separating it from Kozhuvanal and Mutholy panchayats.

  • Terrain & Boundaries: On the east, the hilly regions of Chathamkulam, Kanjirathanam, and Vattappara separate it from Thidanad and Elikkulam panchayats. On the west, the Palakkad hill region demarcates its border with Pala Municipality.