Purakkad - Ambalappuzha, Alappuzha

Purakkad is a village situated in the Ambalappuzha taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 4 km from Alappuzha, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Purakkad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purakkad is 628231. The village covers a total geographical area of 2321 hectares and falls under the 688561 pincode. Alappuzha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Purakkad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Purakkad

According to the 2011 Census, Purakkad village had a total population of 29,782 people, including 14,383 males and 15,399 females, living in 7,219 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.23%, with male literacy at 96.94% and female literacy at 93.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,695, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Purakkad

Purakkad is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Purakkad

Purakkad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Takazhi, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alappuzha to Purakkad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Purakkad is about 17 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purakkad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purakkad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Purakkad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purakkad village are given below:

FAQs about Purakkad