Health & Service Institutions

The major public service institutions functioning within Karukachal Grama Panchayat include the Primary Health Centre located near Karukachal Town, the Government Ayurveda Hospital functioning at Mamunda in the Shanthipuram area, and the Government Homoeo Hospital situated near NSS Junction, Karukachal. These government institutions play a vital role in meeting the basic healthcare needs of the local population. Through Allopathy, Ayurveda, and Homoeopathy systems of medicine, these centres provide disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and health awareness programmes. Their primary objective is to ensure free and quality healthcare services to the public. Various health programmes and welfare services are implemented through these institutions to improve the health and well-being of the community.

🏥 Primary Health Centre (PHC)

The Allopathic Primary Health Centre, functioning under Vazhoor Block Panchayat and located within the jurisdiction of Karukachal Grama Panchayat, operates in its own building.

Services Available

• Free medical consultation and distribution of medicines
• Immunization and preventive healthcare services
• Medical camps
• Health awareness classes
• Issuance of various certificates
• Yoga classes
• Palliative Home Care Services

⏰ Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Address: Karukachal P.O., Kottayam – 686540

☎ Phone: —

✉ Email: mochckchal2018@gmail.com

🌿 Government Ayurveda Hospital

The Government Ayurveda Hospital under Karukachal Grama Panchayat functions in its own building at Mamunda, Shanthipuram. The hospital has a Medical Officer, Pharmacist, and other supporting staff, with a total of four employees.

Services Available

• Free consultation and medicine distribution
• Preventive healthcare services
• Medical camps
• Health awareness classes
• Various certificates
• Yoga classes

⏰ Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Address: Government Ayurveda Hospital, Mamunda, Shanthipuram P.O., Karukachal – 686540

☎ Phone: 9447749206

✉ Email: ktm.gadmamunda@gmail.com

🏥 Government Homoeo Hospital

The Ayush NHM Homoeo Primary Health Centre under the Grama Panchayat functions in its own building near NSS Junction, Karukachal. The hospital is staffed by a Medical Officer and an Attender appointed by the Panchayat.

Services Available

• Free consultation and medicine distribution
• Preventive healthcare services
• Medical camps
• Health awareness classes
• Medical certificates for treated patients

⏰ Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Address: Ayush NHM Homoeo Primary Health Centre, Karukachal P.O., Karukachal – 686540

☎ Phone: 9446968425

✉ Email: karukachalaphc@gmail.com

🏥🐄 Government Veterinary Hospital

The Government Veterinary Hospital of Karukachal Grama Panchayat was previously functioning in its own building. At present, due to renovation works, it operates from a rented building. The hospital provides animal healthcare services including disease diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, and preventive care. A Veterinary Surgeon and a Part-Time Sweeper are currently serving at the hospital. A Veterinary Sub Centre also functions in the area with a Livestock Inspector and Casual Part-Time Sweeper. In addition, a Mobile Veterinary Unit provides services across the Panchayat.

Services Available

• Free animal health consultation and medicine distribution
• Medical camps
• Awareness programmes
• Mobile Veterinary Unit services
• Vaccination services

⏰ Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Address: Government Veterinary Hospital, Champakkara P.O., Karukachal – 686540

☎ Phone: 9496570489

✉ Email: vdchampakaraktm@gmail.com

🌾🌴🚜 Krishi Bhavan

Krishi Bhavan functions adjacent to the Grama Panchayat Office and serves farmers within Karukachal Grama Panchayat by providing knowledge on modern agricultural technologies and scientific farming practices. It plays a crucial role in implementing schemes, subsidies, training programmes, and development initiatives of the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare.

Services Available

• Agricultural assistance and subsidies
• Farmer welfare schemes
• Agricultural development projects
• Farmer registration
• Farmers' Pension

⏰ Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Address: Krishi Bhavan, Karukachal P.O. – 686540

☎ Phone: 9656089012

✉ Email: kbmkm2020@gmail.com

🏢 Village Extension Office (VEO)

The Village Extension Office serves as an important centre for implementing various development and welfare programmes in the Panchayat. It facilitates housing schemes, employment programmes, social security initiatives, beneficiary identification, application verification, field surveys, and reporting.

Services Available

• Housing Schemes (LIFE Mission & PMAY)
• Self-employment and Rural Development Programmes
• Employment Guarantee Scheme Services
• Sanitation, Waste Management & Health Awareness
• Kudumbashree and Women Empowerment Support
• Social Security Pension Field Verification
• Assistance in preparation of certificates and reports
• Surveys and data collection activities
• BPL eligibility verification

⏰ Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Address: VEO Office, Karukachal Grama Panchayat, Karukachal P.O. – 686540

☎ Phone: 9961495410, 9061435283

✉ Email: veokarukachalpanchayath@gmail.com

👶🏽🏡 Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Office

ICDS is a Government programme aimed at promoting child development and maternal welfare. Twenty-six Anganwadis function within the Panchayat under this scheme. Beneficiaries include children below six years, pregnant women, lactating mothers, adolescent girls, and women aged 15–45 years.

Services Available

• Supplementary nutrition
• Immunization
• Health check-ups
• Referral services
• Pre-school non-formal education
• Health and nutrition education

⏰ Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Address: ICDS Office, Karukachal Grama Panchayat, Karukachal P.O. – 686540

📍 CDPO Office: Vazhoor Block Panchayat, Vazhoor, Kottayam

☎ Phone: 9605754649

✉ Email: icdsvazhoor@gmail.com