Chuzhali - Taliparamba, Kannur

Chuzhali is a village situated in the Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taliparamba and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Chengalai serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Chuzhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chuzhali is 627197. The village covers a total geographical area of 4619 hectares and falls under the 670142 pincode. Taliparamba is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chuzhali 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 Chuzhali

According to the 2011 Census, Chuzhali village had a total population of 14,759 people, including 7,147 males and 7,612 females, living in 3,449 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.77%, with male literacy at 97.12% and female literacy at 90.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 458, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 236.

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

Nearby Villages of Chuzhali

Chuzhali 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 Chuzhali

Chuzhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kannapuram, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taliparamba to Chuzhali is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Chuzhali is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chuzhali

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

Health Facilities in Chuzhali

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

FAQs about Chuzhali