Kavalam - Kuttanad, Alappuzha

Kavalam is a village situated in the Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mancomb and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Kavalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalam is 628240. The village covers a total geographical area of 2327 hectares and falls under the 688506 pincode. Changanassery is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kavalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kuttanad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kavalam

As per Census 2011, Kavalam village has a total population of 13,089 people, consisting of 6,433 males and 6,656 females. The village has 3,142 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,463 literate and 1,626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavalam

Kavalam 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 Kavalam

Kavalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chingavanam, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Changanassery to Kavalam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Kavalam is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavalam

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

Health Facilities in Kavalam

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

FAQs about Kavalam