Payam - Iritty, Kannur

Payam is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 42 km from Thalassery and around 42 km from Kannur. Payam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payam is 627253. The village covers a total geographical area of 1902 hectares and falls under the 670703 pincode. Mattannur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Payam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Payam

According to the 2011 Census, Payam village had a total population of 15,429 people, including 7,425 males and 8,004 females, living in 3,667 households. The sex ratio was 1,078 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.91%, with male literacy at 97.38% and female literacy at 92.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 561, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Payam

Payam 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 Payam

Payam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Etakkot, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mattannur to Payam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Payam is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payam

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

Health Facilities in Payam

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

FAQs about Payam