Indian Village Directory

Pookkottur Village

Pookkottur is an inhabited village in Ernad Taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala. Its Census village code is 627457, the Census 2011 record lists 37,636 people in 7,032 households and the reported area is 2,062 hectares. The local references include Pookkottur Gram Panchayat, Malappuram CD Block and the nearest town reference is Manjeri at about 8 km.

In short:

Pookkottur is a village in Ernad Taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The available record shows Census village code 627457 and 37,636 people in 7,032 households.

Village Code627457
Population37,636
Households7,032
Area2,062 hectares
Nearest TownManjeri

Detailed village profile

Pookkottur at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 37,636 people, 2,062 hectares of reported area and Manjeri as the nearest town reference for Pookkottur, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Kerala
District Malappuram
Taluk Ernad
CD Block Malappuram
Gram Panchayat Pookkottur
  • Pookkottur falls under Ernad Taluk in Malappuram district, Kerala.
  • The Census village code is 627457.
  • The record lists 37,636 people living in 7,032 households.
  • The reported village area is 2,062 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Manjeri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Pookkottur
Census Village Code
627457
State
Kerala
State Census Code
32
District
Malappuram
District Census Code
592
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Ernad
Sub-district Census Code
05641
CD Block
Malappuram
Gram Panchayat
Pookkottur
Households
7,032
Population
37,636
Male Population
18,394
Female Population
19,242
Sex Ratio
1,046.1
Area
2,062 hectares
Area
20.62 sq km
Nearest Town
Manjeri
Nearest Town Distance
8 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
673651
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 1,825.22 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.35 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.98% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.18% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 20.9% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Pookkottur in the official administrative record. Census village code 627457, Pookkottur Gram Panchayat and Malappuram CD Block.

State Census Code
32
District Census Code
592
Sub-district Census Code
05641
Village Census Code
627457
CD Block Code
0032
Gram Panchayat Code
13
CD Block Name
Malappuram
Gram Panchayat Name
Pookkottur

Location and Distance

Manjeri is the nearest town listed for Pookkottur, about 8 km away. Malappuram is listed as the district headquarters at about 12 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Manjeri
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Malappuram
Distance from District Headquarter
12 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Manjeri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
8 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Manjeri
Distance within State/UT
8 km
Nearest Town
Manjeri
Distance from Nearest Town
8 km
Total Geographical Area
2,062 hectares
Area
20.62 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 37,636 people in 7,032 households, with 18,394 male residents and 19,242 female residents. The average household size is 5.35, and SC share is 5.98% and ST share is 0.18% for Pookkottur. Population density works out to about 1,825.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
7,032
Total Population
37,636
Male Population
18,394
Female Population
19,242
Sex Ratio
1,046.1
Average Household Size
5.35
SC Population
2,251
SC Male Population
1,139
SC Female Population
1,112
SC Population Share
5.98
ST Population
66
ST Male Population
36
ST Female Population
30
ST Population Share
0.18
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Pookkottur list 7 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
4
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
7
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
3
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
2
Private Secondary School
Available
Private Secondary School Count
4
Government Senior Secondary School
Available
Government Senior Secondary School Count
2
Private Senior Secondary School
Available
Private Senior Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Pookkottur. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
20
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
19
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
5
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
5
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Dispensary Count
1
Dispensary Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Dispensary Doctors In Position Count
1
Dispensary Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Dispensary Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Veterinary Hospital Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Doctors In Position Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Veterinary Hospital Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities In And Out Patient Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Charitable Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
5
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
6

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pookkottur include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Spring
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
140 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Pookkottur include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Pookkottur include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ATM
Available
Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Pookkottur is reported as 23 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
23 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
24 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Pookkottur show that reported agricultural commodities include Coconut, net sown area is 1,997.05 hectares and irrigated land is 417.58 hectares (20.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Coconut
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
64.95
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1997.05
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,579.47 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
417.58
Canals Area In Hectares
267.58 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
10 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
3
Others
Available
Others Functions All Year
Available
Others Functions in Summer
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Pookkottur

The village source reports ATM availability in the village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below add local banking service context.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Inside village
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
158
Banks in Matched Records
23
Matched PINs
36

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 108 68%
CRM 47 30%
CDM 2 1.3%
Electronic Kiosk 1 0.6%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 47 30%
Federal Bank Ltd 16 10%
Canara Bank 14 8.9%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 10 6.3%
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited 7 4.4%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 676121 Malappuram Ernad Manjeri (M) Manjeri, Kerala 676121 P B No 7 Pallikkadan Bldg Pandikkad Road, Malappuram, Kerala, 676121
Bank of India ATM 673639 Malappuram Ernad Areekode Post Areekode, Malappuram Palathodi House, Valillapuzha, Malappuram, Kerala, 673639
Bank of Baroda ATM 676505 Malappuram Ernad Malappuram (M + Og) Malappuram- P B No.4, P K Towers, Rs Road, Uphill, Malappuram, Kerala, 676505
Bank of India ATM 676504 Malappuram Ernad Malappuram (M + Og) Kodur(po) Malappuram Bismi Plaza, Chemankadave School Road, Malappuram, Kerala, 676504
Bank of India ATM 676519 Malappuram Ernad Malappuram (M + Og) Calicut Road Pater Kadavan Complex Malapuram, Malappuram, Kerala, 676519
Bank of India ATM 689106 Malappuram Ernad Malappuram (M + Og) Chengannur.p.o Dist.malappuram Ayswarya Buliding, Cheganuur Kozherenchy Road, Malappuram, Kerala, 689106
Bank of Baroda ATM 676121 Malappuram Ernad Manjeri (M) Manjer Bob City Gate Bypass Junction Kacheripady Manjeri Malapurram Kerala PIN-676121 City Gate Bypass Junction, Malapp…
Bank of India ATM 673639 Malappuram Ernad Kavanoor Elayavoor Junction, Elayur, Malappuram Ms Commercial Complex, Areekode to Manjeri Road, Malappuram, Kerala, 673639

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pookkottur village located?

Pookkottur is in Ernad Taluk of Malappuram district in Kerala, India.

Which district is Pookkottur village in?

Pookkottur village is in Malappuram district.

Which state is Pookkottur village in?

Pookkottur village is in Kerala.

Which taluk is Pookkottur under?

Pookkottur comes under Ernad Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Pookkottur?

The Census village code of Pookkottur is 627457.

Which Gram Panchayat is Pookkottur under?

Pookkottur is listed under Pookkottur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Malappuram.

What is the population of Pookkottur village?

The village record lists 37,636 people and 7,032 households for Pookkottur.

How many households are in Pookkottur village?

The village record lists 7,032 households for Pookkottur.

What is the male and female population of Pookkottur?

The record lists 18,394 male residents and 19,242 female residents for Pookkottur.

What is the sex ratio of Pookkottur village?

The sex ratio of Pookkottur is 1,046.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Pookkottur village?

The reported geographical area of Pookkottur is 2,062 hectares.

What is the population density of Pookkottur village?

The approximate population density of Pookkottur is 1,825.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Pookkottur?

The nearest town listed for Pookkottur is Manjeri, about 8 km away.

How far is Pookkottur from the district headquarters?

Pookkottur is about 12 km from Malappuram, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Pookkottur from the sub-district headquarters?

Pookkottur is about 8 km from Manjeri, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Pookkottur?

The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools, 1 private primary school, 3 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools for Pookkottur.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Pookkottur?

For Pookkottur, reported agricultural commodities include Coconut, net sown area is 1,997.05 hectares and irrigated land is 417.58 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Pookkottur?

The page shows 158 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Pookkottur. These records include 23 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.