Pallivasal - Devikulam, Idukki

Pallivasal is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Pallivasal village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallivasal is 628058. The village covers a total geographical area of 3389 hectares and falls under the 685565 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.

Pallivasal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devikulam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Pallivasal

According to the 2011 Census, Pallivasal village had a total population of 10,875 people, including 5,417 males and 5,458 females, living in 2,726 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.63%, with male literacy at 94.49% and female literacy at 86.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,803, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Pallivasal

Pallivasal 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 Pallivasal

Pallivasal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anaimalai Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Pallivasal is about 72 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Pallivasal is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pallivasal

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

Health Facilities in Pallivasal

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

FAQs about Pallivasal