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 GRAMA 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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Thirumeni village had a total population of 8,611 people, including 4,275 males and 4,336 females, living in 2,077 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.23%, with male literacy at 97.50% and female literacy at 94.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 663.

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 Population8,6114,2754,336
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793428365
Scheduled Castes (SC)884048
Scheduled Tribes (ST)663306357
Literate Population7,5233,7513,772
Illiterate Population1,088524564

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThimiriSouth6.12 km
VayakkaraWest7.82 km
PalavayalNorth8.29 km
VelloraSouth-West9.68 km
PeringomeWest10.12 km
Sannapulikotu (no.2)North-East12.89 km
VelladSouth-East13.46 km
CherangalaNorth13.65 km
West EleriNorth-West14.30 km
AiyangeriNorth-East14.63 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thirumeni

Where is Thirumeni located?

Thirumeni village is located in Payyannur Taluka, Kannur district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Thirumeni?

The GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Thirumeni is Cherupuzha.

What is the pincode of Thirumeni?

The pincode of Thirumeni is 670511.

What is the population of Thirumeni?

Thirumeni had a total population of 8,611, including 4,275 males and 4,336 females.

How many households are there in Thirumeni?

Thirumeni had 2,077 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thirumeni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thirumeni was 96.23%. Male literacy was 97.50% and female literacy was 94.99%.