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)

As per Census 2011, Thekkekara (Part) village has a total population of 32,373 people, consisting of 14,948 males and 17,425 females. The village has 8,609 households and a sex ratio of 1,165 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,707 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 28,539 literate and 3,834 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,875 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thekkekara (Part) are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population32,37314,94817,425
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,7071,3781,329
Scheduled Castes (SC)5,8752,8193,056
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874245
Literate Population28,53913,24815,291
Illiterate Population3,8341,7002,134

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PerungalaWest3.68 km
VettiyarEast4.50 km
ChunakkaraSouth-East5.04 km
Kattanam (ct)South5.26 km
Kannamangalam (ct)North-West5.38 km
Chennithala (ct)North6.85 km
CheriyanadNorth-East7.10 km
Krishnapuram (ct)South-West7.62 km
Cheppad (ct)West8.57 km
VenmonyNorth-East8.68 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Thekkekara (Part)

Where is Thekkekara (Part) located?

Thekkekara (Part) village is located in Mavelikkara Taluka, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thekkekara (Part)?

The Gram Panchayat of Thekkekara (Part) is Mavelikkara Thekkekara.

What is the pincode of Thekkekara (Part)?

The pincode of Thekkekara (Part) is 690107.

What is the population of Thekkekara (Part)?

Thekkekara (Part) has a total population of 32,373, including 14,948 males and 17,425 females.

How many households are there in Thekkekara (Part)?

There are 8,609 households in Thekkekara (Part).

What is the literacy rate in Thekkekara (Part)?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thekkekara (Part) is 88.16%. Male literacy is 88.63% and female literacy is 87.75%.