Veliyanad - Kuttanad, Alappuzha

Veliyanad is a village situated in the Kuttanad taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mancomb and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Veliyanad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veliyanad is 628242. The village covers a total geographical area of 1941 hectares and falls under the 686102 pincode. Changanassery is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Veliyanad 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 Veliyanad

As per Census 2011, Veliyanad village has a total population of 12,501 people, consisting of 6,025 males and 6,476 females. The village has 3,041 households and a sex ratio of 1,074 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,151 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,078 literate and 1,423 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Veliyanad

Veliyanad 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 Veliyanad

Veliyanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Changanaseri, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Changanassery to Veliyanad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Veliyanad is about 25 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 Veliyanad

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

Health Facilities in Veliyanad

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

FAQs about Veliyanad