Panayal

Panayal is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Pallikkara is the gram panchayat of Panayal village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panayal is 627137. The village spans a total geographical area of 2811 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671316. Kanhangad is nearest town to Panayal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panayal 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 Uduma 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 Panayal

Population of Panayal

According to the 2011 Census, Panayal has a total population of about 19,186, with approximately 9,053 males and 10,133 females. The sex ratio is around 1119 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 2,268 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 507 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 834. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.81%, with male literacy at about 81.50% and female literacy near 76.40%. There are around 4,291 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panayal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panayal

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

Nearby Villages of Panayal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panayal