Thekkekara (Part) - Mavelikkara, Alappuzha

Thekkekara (Part) is a village situated in the Mavelikkara taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mavelikkara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Mavelikkara Thekkekara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thekkekara (Part) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thekkekara (Part) is 628280. The village covers a total geographical area of 1982 hectares and falls under the 690107 pincode. Mavelikkara is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Thekkekara (Part) 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 Thekkekara (Part)

According to the 2011 Census, Thekkekara (Part) village had a total population of 32,373 people, including 14,948 males and 17,425 females, living in 8,609 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.20%, with male literacy at 97.63% and female literacy at 95.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,875, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Thekkekara (Part)

Thekkekara (Part) 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 Thekkekara (Part)

Thekkekara (Part) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavelikara, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mavelikkara to Thekkekara (Part) is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Thekkekara (Part) 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 Thekkekara (Part)

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

Health Facilities in Thekkekara (Part)

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

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