Where is Colachel village located?
Colachel is in Kalkulam Taluk of Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Colachel Village
Colachel is an inhabited village in Kalkulam Taluk of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. Its Census village code is 643132, the Census 2011 record lists 9,836 people in 2,255 households and the reported area is 1,600.69 hectares. The local references include Simoncolony Gram Panchayat, Kurunthancode CD Block and the nearest town reference is Thingal Nagar.
Colachel is a village in Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The available record shows Census village code 643132 and 9,836 people in 2,255 households.
Village Code643132
Population9,836
Households2,255
Area1,600.69 hectares
Nearest TownThingal Nagar
Detailed village profile
Colachel at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 9,836 people, 1,600.69 hectares of reported area and Thingal Nagar as the nearest town reference for Colachel, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
State
Tamil Nadu
District
Kanniyakumari
Taluk
Kalkulam
CD Block
Kurunthancode
Gram Panchayat
Simoncolony
- Colachel falls under Kalkulam Taluk in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu.
- The Census village code is 643132.
- The record lists 9,836 people living in 2,255 households.
- The reported village area is 1,600.69 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Thingal Nagar.
- 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
- Colachel
- Census Village Code
- 643132
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- State Census Code
- 33
- District
- Kanniyakumari
- District Census Code
- 629
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kalkulam
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05882
- CD Block
- Kurunthancode
- Gram Panchayat
- Simoncolony
- Households
- 2,255
- Population
- 9,836
- Male Population
- 5,072
- Female Population
- 4,764
- Sex Ratio
- 939.27
- Area
- 1,600.69 hectares
- Area
- 16.01 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Thingal Nagar
- Nearest Town Distance
- a km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 629251
- 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
614.49 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.36 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0.07%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.04%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Colachel in the official administrative record. Census village code 643132, Simoncolony Gram Panchayat and Kurunthancode CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 33
- District Census Code
- 629
- Sub-district Census Code
- 05882
- Village Census Code
- 643132
- CD Block Code
- 0338
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0057
- CD Block Name
- Kurunthancode
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Simoncolony
Location and Distance
Thingal Nagar is the nearest town listed for Colachel. Nagercoil is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pathmanabapuram
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 14 km
- District Headquarter
- Nagercoil
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 25 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Colachel
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 2 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Colachel
- Distance within State/UT
- 2 km
- Nearest Town
- Thingal Nagar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- a km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,600.69 hectares
- Area
- 16.01 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 9,836 people in 2,255 households, with 5,072 male residents and 4,764 female residents. The average household size is 4.36, and SC share is 0.07% and ST share is 0.04% for Colachel. Population density works out to about 614.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 2,255
- Total Population
- 9,836
- Male Population
- 5,072
- Female Population
- 4,764
- Sex Ratio
- 939.27
- Average Household Size
- 4.36
- SC Population
- 7
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Female Population
- 4
- SC Population Share
- 0.07
- ST Population
- 4
- ST Male Population
- 2
- ST Female Population
- 2
- ST Population Share
- 0.04
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Colachel list 2 government primary schools, 3 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 3 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 3
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 3
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 2
- Government Non Formal Training Centre
- Available
- Government Non Formal Training Centre Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Colachel. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Colachel include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated 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
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 13.87 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Colachel include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- 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 Colachel include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Colachel is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 20 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Colachel show that net sown area is 1,076.78 hectares and irrigated land is 1,076.78 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 454.69
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 67.52 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 1.7 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1076.78
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 1076.78
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 1,062.91 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
- 1
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Colachel
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 16
- Banks in Matched Records
- 9
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 56% |
| CRM | 6 | 38% |
| CDM | 1 | 6.2% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | 3 | 19% |
| State Bank of India | 3 | 19% |
| City Union Bank Limited | 2 | 12% |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | 2 | 12% |
| Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd | 2 | 12% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel | Kanyakumari ( Dt), Colachel No 16/252/1, Muthoot Fincorp Building, Bus Stand Opp, Gandhi Nagar Junction, Kanyakumari, T… |
| Canara Bank | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel (M) | Colachel #3/43, Main Road, Near Anna Statue, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| City Union Bank Limited | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel | Thicknamkode Road, Opp. to Travellers Bungalow, Colachel Mjk Complex, No.86, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel | 25/60-C1, Port Street Kannigaimatha Kaliarangam Campus Colachel, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| Karur Vysya Bank Ltd | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel (M) | Near Anna Statue, Colachel No.2-67/7, Main Road, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel | Colachel Near Busstand, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Colachel | Church Road 15/70 Kurumbanai, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 629251 | Kanyakumari | Kalkulam | Kurunthencode (Part) | Colachel Main Road Opp.to St.mary's Higher Secondary School Kurunthancode, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, 629251 |
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
Which district is Colachel village in?
Colachel village is in Kanniyakumari district.
Which state is Colachel village in?
Colachel village is in Tamil Nadu.
Which taluk is Colachel under?
Colachel comes under Kalkulam Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Colachel?
The Census village code of Colachel is 643132.
Which Gram Panchayat is Colachel under?
Colachel is listed under Simoncolony Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kurunthancode.
What is the population of Colachel village?
The village record lists 9,836 people and 2,255 households for Colachel.
How many households are in Colachel village?
The village record lists 2,255 households for Colachel.
What is the male and female population of Colachel?
The record lists 5,072 male residents and 4,764 female residents for Colachel.
What is the sex ratio of Colachel village?
The sex ratio of Colachel is 939.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Colachel village?
The reported geographical area of Colachel is 1,600.69 hectares.
What is the population density of Colachel village?
The approximate population density of Colachel is 614.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Colachel?
The nearest town listed for Colachel is Thingal Nagar, about a km away.
How far is Colachel from the district headquarters?
Colachel is about 25 km from Nagercoil, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Colachel from the sub-district headquarters?
Colachel is about 14 km from Pathmanabapuram, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Colachel?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 3 private primary schools, 1 government middle school and 3 private middle schools for Colachel.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Colachel?
For Colachel, net sown area is 1,076.78 hectares and irrigated land is 1,076.78 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Colachel?
The page shows 16 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Colachel. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.