Thimiri - Taliparamba, Kannur

Thimiri is a village situated in the Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taliparamba and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Alakode serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Thimiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thimiri is 627186. The village covers a total geographical area of 4730 hectares and falls under the 670571 pincode. Payyannur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Thimiri

According to the 2011 Census, Thimiri village had a total population of 18,044 people, including 8,825 males and 9,219 females, living in 4,497 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.30%, with male literacy at 96.65% and female literacy at 92.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 467, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 396.

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

Nearby Villages of Thimiri

Thimiri 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 Thimiri

Thimiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Elimala, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Payyannur to Thimiri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Thimiri is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thimiri

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

Health Facilities in Thimiri

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

FAQs about Thimiri