Aralam - Iritty, Kannur

Aralam is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 55 km from Thalassery and around 55 km from Kannur. Aralam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aralam is 627256. The village covers a total geographical area of 11245 hectares and falls under the 670673 pincode. Mattannur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Aralam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peravoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Aralam

According to the 2011 Census, Aralam village had a total population of 29,328 people, including 14,438 males and 14,890 females, living in 6,904 households. The sex ratio was 1,031 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.94%, with male literacy at 92.67% and female literacy at 87.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4,359.

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

Nearby Villages of Aralam

Aralam 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 Aralam

Aralam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mattannur to Aralam is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Aralam is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Aralam

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

Health Facilities in Aralam

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

FAQs about Aralam