Paivalike - Manjeswaram, Kasaragod

Paivalike is a village situated in the Manjeswaram taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 35 km from Kasaragod and around 35 km from Kasaragod. Paivalike village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paivalike is 627078. The village covers a total geographical area of 2036 hectares and falls under the 671348 pincode. Kasaragod is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Paivalike village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjeshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Paivalike

According to the 2011 Census, Paivalike village had a total population of 9,034 people, including 4,458 males and 4,576 females, living in 1,605 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.92%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 82.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Paivalike

Paivalike 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 Paivalike

Paivalike is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Uppala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasaragod to Paivalike is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paivalike

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

Health Facilities in Paivalike

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

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