Vellora

Vellora is a village located in Taliparamba taluka of Kannur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Taliparamba (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Kannur. As per 2009 stats, Eramam Kuttoor is the gram panchayat of Vellora village.

Here you can discover what makes Vellora unique in its vibrant Taliparamba-Kannur region. You’ll see Vellora’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 Vellora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vellora is 627184. The village spans a total geographical area of 3082 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 670306. Payyannur is nearest town to Vellora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vellora 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 Vellora

Population of Vellora

According to the 2011 Census, Vellora has a total population of about 10,239, with approximately 4,859 males and 5,380 females. The sex ratio is around 1107 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,046 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 237. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.96%, with male literacy at about 85.74% and female literacy near 82.36%. There are around 2,564 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vellora's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vellora

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

Nearby Villages of Vellora

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vellora