Vekkalam - Thalassery, Kannur

Vekkalam is a village situated in the Thalassery taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thalassery and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kannur. Kolayad serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vekkalam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vekkalam is 627265. The village covers a total geographical area of 1630 hectares and falls under the 670650 pincode. Koothuparamba is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Vekkalam 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 Vekkalam

According to the 2011 Census, Vekkalam village had a total population of 7,174 people, including 3,473 males and 3,701 females, living in 1,740 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.14%, with male literacy at 95.14% and female literacy at 89.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 85, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 979.

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

Nearby Villages of Vekkalam

Vekkalam 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 Vekkalam

Vekkalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koothuparamba to Vekkalam is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Vekkalam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vekkalam

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

Health Facilities in Vekkalam

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

FAQs about Vekkalam