Vellarvelly - Iritty, Kannur
Vellarvelly is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 35 km from Thalassery and around 43 km from Kannur. Peravoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vellarvelly village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellarvelly is 627264. The village covers a total geographical area of 1608 hectares and falls under the 670673 pincode. Koothuparamba is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Vellarvelly 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 Vellarvelly
According to the 2011 Census, Vellarvelly village had a total population of 7,769 people, including 3,834 males and 3,935 females, living in 1,851 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.23%, with male literacy at 96.66% and female literacy at 93.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 140.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,769 | 3,834 | 3,935 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 703 | 365 | 338 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 58 | 26 | 32 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 140 | 66 | 74 |
| Literate Population | 6,729 | 3,353 | 3,376 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,040 | 481 | 559 |
Nearby Villages of Vellarvelly
Vellarvelly is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Vellarvelly
Vellarvelly is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koothuparamba to Vellarvelly is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Vellarvelly is about 43 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 Vellarvelly
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vellarvelly village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Vellarvelly
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vellarvelly village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Vellarvelly
Where is Vellarvelly located?
Vellarvelly village is located in Iritty Taluka, Kannur district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vellarvelly?
The Gram Panchayat of Vellarvelly is Peravoor.
What is the pincode of Vellarvelly?
The pincode of Vellarvelly is 670673.
What is the population of Vellarvelly?
Vellarvelly had a total population of 7,769, including 3,834 males and 3,935 females.
How many households are there in Vellarvelly?
Vellarvelly had 1,851 households.
What is the literacy rate in Vellarvelly?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vellarvelly was 95.23%. Male literacy was 96.66% and female literacy was 93.86%.