Thalavady - Kuttanad, Alappuzha

Thalavady is a village situated in the Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mancomb and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Thalavadi serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Thalavady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalavady is 628249. The village covers a total geographical area of 1576 hectares and falls under the 689572 pincode. Thiruvalla is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Thalavady village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Thalavady

According to the 2011 Census, Thalavady village had a total population of 20,556 people, including 9,767 males and 10,789 females, living in 5,250 households. The sex ratio was 1,105 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.70%, with male literacy at 98.24% and female literacy at 97.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,806, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalavady

Thalavady is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Thalavady

Thalavady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Thalavady.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thiruvalla to Thalavady is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Thalavady is about 27 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 Thalavady

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

Health Facilities in Thalavady

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

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