Sivapuram - Thalassery, Kannur

Sivapuram is a village situated in the Thalassery taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thalassery and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Malur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Sivapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivapuram is 627268. The village covers a total geographical area of 2528 hectares and falls under the 670701 pincode. Mattannur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Sivapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Sivapuram village had a total population of 16,047 people, including 7,651 males and 8,396 females, living in 3,495 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.11%, with male literacy at 97.68% and female literacy at 90.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Sivapuram

Sivapuram 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 Sivapuram

Sivapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thalassery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mattannur to Sivapuram is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Sivapuram is about 33 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 Sivapuram

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

Health Facilities in Sivapuram

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

FAQs about Sivapuram