Alakode - Taliparamba, Kannur

Alakode is a village situated in the Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taliparamba and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Alakode village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alakode is 627190. The village covers a total geographical area of 7268 hectares and falls under the 670571 pincode. Taliparamba is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Alakode village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Irikkur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alakode

According to the 2011 Census, Alakode village had a total population of 33,173 people, including 16,289 males and 16,884 females, living in 8,007 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.38%, with male literacy at 96.87% and female literacy at 93.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 732, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,770.

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

Nearby Villages of Alakode

Alakode 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 Alakode

Alakode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuruppanthara, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taliparamba to Alakode is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Alakode 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 Alakode

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

Health Facilities in Alakode

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

FAQs about Alakode