Vayakkara

Vayakkara is a village located in Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 53km away from sub-district headquarter Taliparamba (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Kannur. As per 2009 stats, Peringome Vayakkara is the gram panchayat of Vayakkara village.

Here you can discover what makes Vayakkara unique in its vibrant Taliparamba-Kannur region. You’ll see Vayakkara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vayakkara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vayakkara is 627187. The village spans a total geographical area of 3970 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 670631. Payyannur is nearest town to Vayakkara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vayakkara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Payyannur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vayakkara

Population of Vayakkara

According to the 2011 Census, Vayakkara has a total population of about 18,687, with approximately 8,986 males and 9,701 females. The sex ratio is around 1079 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,989 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 812 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 551. The overall literacy rate is approximately 84.40%, with male literacy at about 85.38% and female literacy near 83.50%. There are around 4,493 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vayakkara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vayakkara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vayakkara. As per the 2011 stats, Vayakkara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Vayakkara

Knowing the nearby villages of Vayakkara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vayakkara.

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