Vayakkara - Payyannur, Kannur

Vayakkara is a village situated in the Payyannur taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 53 km from Taliparamba and around 73 km from Kannur. Cherupuzha serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vayakkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vayakkara is 627187. The village covers a total geographical area of 3970 hectares and falls under the 670511 pincode. Payyannur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Vayakkara 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 Vayakkara

According to the 2011 Census, Vayakkara village had a total population of 18,687 people, including 8,986 males and 9,701 females, living in 4,493 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.45%, with male literacy at 96.25% and female literacy at 92.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 812, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 551.

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

Nearby Villages of Vayakkara

Vayakkara 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 Vayakkara

Vayakkara 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 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Payyannur to Vayakkara is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Vayakkara is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vayakkara

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

Health Facilities in Vayakkara

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

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