Palavayal

Palavayal is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 50km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, East Eleri is the gram panchayat of Palavayal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palavayal is 627148. The village spans a total geographical area of 2999 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671531. Kanhangad is nearest town to Palavayal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

When it comes to local governance, Palavayal 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 Palavayal

Population of Palavayal

According to the 2011 Census, Palavayal has a total population of about 9,923, with approximately 4,946 males and 4,977 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,028 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,368. The overall literacy rate is approximately 85.32%, with male literacy at about 86.11% and female literacy near 84.53%. There are around 2,371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Palavayal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Palavayal

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

Nearby Villages of Palavayal

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

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