Kayyur

Kayyur is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Kayyur Cheemeni is the gram panchayat of Kayyur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kayyur unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Kayyur’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 Kayyur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kayyur is 627159. The village spans a total geographical area of 2055 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671313. Kanhangad is nearest town to Kayyur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kayyur 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 Trikaripur 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 Kayyur

Population of Kayyur

According to the 2011 Census, Kayyur has a total population of about 6,450, with approximately 3,084 males and 3,366 females. The sex ratio is around 1091 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 537 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 139 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 75. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.55%, with male literacy at about 87.42% and female literacy near 80.01%. There are around 1,788 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kayyur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kayyur

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

Nearby Villages of Kayyur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kayyur