Kelakam - Iritty, Kannur

Kelakam is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 53 km from Thalassery and around 60 km from Kannur. Kelakam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelakam is 627258. The village covers a total geographical area of 7793 hectares and falls under the 670674 pincode. Koothuparamba is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kelakam 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 Kelakam

As per Census 2011, Kelakam village has a total population of 16,211 people, consisting of 7,979 males and 8,232 females. The village has 4,026 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,610 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,815 literate and 2,396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 238 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 960 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelakam

Kelakam 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 Kelakam

Kelakam 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 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koothuparamba to Kelakam is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Kelakam is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelakam

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

Health Facilities in Kelakam

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

FAQs about Kelakam