Vellad - Taliparamba, Kannur

Vellad is a village situated in the Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Taliparamba and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Alakode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vellad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellad is 627191. The village covers a total geographical area of 8094 hectares and falls under the 670571 pincode. Taliparamba is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Vellad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Vellad

According to the 2011 Census, Vellad village had a total population of 25,875 people, including 12,985 males and 12,890 females, living in 6,229 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.85%, with male literacy at 96.98% and female literacy at 94.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,913.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellad

Vellad 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 Vellad

Vellad 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 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taliparamba to Vellad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Vellad is about 43 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 Vellad

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

Health Facilities in Vellad

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

FAQs about Vellad