Thirumeni - Payyannur, Kannur

Thirumeni is a village situated in the Payyannur taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 60 km from Taliparamba and around 80 km from Kannur. Cherupuzha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thirumeni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thirumeni is 627189. The village covers a total geographical area of 2358 hectares and falls under the 670511 pincode. Payyannur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Thirumeni

As per Census 2011, Thirumeni village has a total population of 8,611 people, consisting of 4,275 males and 4,336 females. The village has 2,077 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 793 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 7,523 literate and 1,088 illiterate residents. Additionally, 88 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 663 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thirumeni

Thirumeni 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 Thirumeni

Thirumeni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandera, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Payyannur to Thirumeni is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Thirumeni is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thirumeni

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

Health Facilities in Thirumeni

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

FAQs about Thirumeni