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 Gram 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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mavelikkara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Palamel

As per Census 2011, Palamel village has a total population of 32,512 people, consisting of 15,229 males and 17,283 females. The village has 8,546 households and a sex ratio of 1,134 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,792 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 27,955 literate and 4,557 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,259 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 68 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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