Panavally - Cherthala, Alappuzha

Panavally is a village situated in the Cherthala taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Cherthala and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Panavally village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panavally is 628207. The village covers a total geographical area of 1955 hectares and falls under the 688526 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panavally village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aroor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alappuzha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Panavally

According to the 2011 Census, Panavally village had a total population of 31,570 people, including 15,496 males and 16,074 females, living in 7,528 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.80%, with male literacy at 97.46% and female literacy at 90.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,739, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Panavally

Panavally 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 Panavally

Panavally is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ezhuppunna, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Panavally is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Panavally is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panavally

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

Health Facilities in Panavally

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

FAQs about Panavally