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

As per Census 2011, Purakkad village has a total population of 29,782 people, consisting of 14,383 males and 15,399 females. The village has 7,219 households and a sex ratio of 1,070 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,957 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25,545 literate and 4,237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,695 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purakkad are given below:

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