Kodakkad

Kodakkad is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Pilicode is the gram panchayat of Kodakkad village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kodakkad is 627162. The village spans a total geographical area of 1684 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671310. Payyannur is nearest town to Kodakkad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kodakkad 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 Kodakkad

Population of Kodakkad

According to the 2011 Census, Kodakkad has a total population of about 10,763, with approximately 5,210 males and 5,553 females. The sex ratio is around 1065 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,068 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 867 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 251. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.08%, with male literacy at about 85.68% and female literacy near 80.64%. There are around 2,711 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kodakkad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kodakkad

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

Nearby Villages of Kodakkad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kodakkad