Palamel - Mavelikkara, Alappuzha

Palamel is a village situated in the Mavelikkara taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mavelikkara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Palamel village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palamel is 628284. The village covers a total geographical area of 2559 hectares and falls under the 689512 pincode. Mavelikkara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Palamel village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mavelikkara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palamel

According to the 2011 Census, Palamel village had a total population of 32,512 people, including 15,229 males and 17,283 females, living in 8,546 households. The sex ratio was 1,135 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.06%, with male literacy at 96.03% and female literacy at 92.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Palamel

Palamel 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 Palamel

Palamel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cheriyanad, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mavelikkara to Palamel is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Palamel is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palamel

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

Health Facilities in Palamel

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

FAQs about Palamel