Country India District Thrissur Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Elevation 7.8 m Literacy 85.8% Area code +91 | State Kerala Tahsil Chavakkad Telephone code +91 Area 14.11 km² Population 23,101 (2011) | |
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Engandiyur is a village in the Chavakkad taluka of Thrissur district with an area of 1411 hectares and harbouring 5760 households with total population of 23101 as per the 2011 Census. The nearest town Chavakkad is at a distance of 8 km. Male population is 10528 and female population is 12573. Scheduled Caste Population is 615 and Scheduled Tribes population is 45. Census Location Code of the village is 627789.
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Literacy
Educational Facilities
There is 1 private Pre-primary School in the village. There are 7 government Primary Schools in the village.There is 1 private Primary School in the village. There are 4 government Middle Schools in the village.There are 2 private Middle Schools in the village. There are 2 government Secondary Schools in the village.There is 1 private Secondary School in the village. There are 3 government Senior Secondary Schools in the village. The nearest Degree College of Arts and Science and Commerce (Nattika) is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. The nearest Engineering College (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Medical College (Velappaya) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Management Institute (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Polytechnic (Nattika) is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. The nearest Vocational Training School (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Non-formal Training Centre (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Special School for Disabled (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest other educational facilities (Thrissur) is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village.
Medical Facilities (Government)
The nearest Commumity health centre is at a distance of less than 5 km from the village. There is 1 Primary health centre in the village. There is 1 Primary health sub centre in the village. There is 1 Maternity and child welfare centre in the village. The nearest T.B. clinic is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. The nearest Allopathy hospital is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. The nearest Alternative medicine hospital is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. There are 3 Dispensarys in the village. There is 1 Veterinary hospital in the village. The nearest Mobile health clinic is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. There is 1 Family welfare centre in the village.
Medical Facilities (Non-Government)
There are 6 Out Patient medical facility s in the village. There are 6 In and Out Patient medical facility s in the village. There are 2 Charitable non Govt. hospital/Nursing homes in the village. There are 6 Medical practitioner(s) with MBBS Degrees in the village. There is 1 Traditional practitioner(s) and faith healer in the village. There are 7 Medicine Shops in the village.
Drinking Water
Water from treated tap water is available in the village. Water from untreated tap water is available in the village. Water from covered wells is not available in the village. Water from uncovered wells is available in the village. Water from Hand pumps is available in the village. Water from Tube wells / Bore wells is available in the village. Water from Springs is not available in the village. Water from River / Canal is available in the village. Water from Tank / Pond / Lake is available in the village.
Salt Water Intrusion
Salt water intrusion is the main issue in this area. Salt water will enter in to the farming lands and household water resources in summer season. Proper maintaining of Meenkadav Bund, Enamakkal bund, which are the main check dam of the village may reduce this problem.
Source of Economy
The main source of economy is foreign money from the persons who are working in gulf countries,fishing and farming are another major source of economy.People earn money by selling shells, crab, fish,etc..
Sanitation
Closed Drainage is not available in the village. Open Drainage is available in the village. Drain water is discharged directly into sewer plant. Area is covered under Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC). Community toilet including bath is not available in the village. Community toilet excluding bath is not available in the village.
Communication and Transport
Post office is available in the village. Village pin code is 680615 in the village. Telephones (Land lines) is available in the village. Public call office is available in the village. Mobile phone coverage is available in the village. Internet cafes / Common service centre is not available in the village.The nearest Internet cafes / Common service centre is at a distance of less than 5 km from the village. Private courier is not available in the village.The nearest Private courier is at a distance of less than 5 km from the village. Public bus service is available in the village. Private bus service is available in the village. Railway station is not available in the village.The nearest Railway station is at a distance of more than 10 km from the village. Auto/Modified Auto is available in the village. Taxi is available in the village. Tractor is not available in the village. Village is connected to a national highway Village is not connected to astate highway The nearest state highway is at a distance of less than 5 km from the village. Village is connected to amajor district road Village is connected to another district road
Market and Banking
ATM is available in the village. Commercial Bank is available in the village. Co-operative Bank is available in the village. Agricultural Credit Society is available in the village. Self-Help Group is available in the village. Public distribution system (PDS) shop is available in the village. Weekly Haat is not available in the village.The nearest Weekly Haat is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. Agricultural marketing society is not available in the village.The nearest Agricultural marketing society is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village.
Health & Nutrition & Entertainment Amenities
Integrated Child Development Scheme (Nutritional Centre) is not available in the village.The nearest Integrated Child Development Scheme (Nutritional Centre) is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. Anganwadi Centre (Nutritional Centre) is available in the village. Others (Nutritional Centre) is not available in the village.The nearest Others (Nutritional Centre) is at a distance of 5 to 10 km from the village. ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist is available in the village. Sports Field is available in the village. Cinema / Video Hall is available in the village. Public Library is available in the village. Public Reading Room is available in the village. Newspaper Supply is available in the village. Assembly Polling station is available in the village. Birth & Death Registration Office is available in the village.
Electricity
In summer (Apr-Sep) electricity is available for 23 hours per day and in winter (Oct-Mar) for 24 hours per day.
Land Use
Engandiyur exhibits the following land use pattern (area in hectares):
Ecology
East side of the village covered by canoly canal and west side by Arabian sea. Estuaries are the most big treasure of this village. Presence of Mangrove vegetation was also home to many organisms.
Irrigation facilities
Sources of irrigation are as follows (area in hectares):