Kallar - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Kallar is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from Kanhangad and around 70 km from Kasaragod. Kallar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallar is 627143. The village covers a total geographical area of 5267 hectares and falls under the 671532 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kallar

According to the 2011 Census, Kallar village had a total population of 19,414 people, including 9,493 males and 9,921 females, living in 4,691 households. The sex ratio was 1,045 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.04%, with male literacy at 91.49% and female literacy at 82.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 121, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,619.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallar

Kallar 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 Kallar

Kallar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanhangad, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Kallar is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Kallar is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallar

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

Health Facilities in Kallar

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

FAQs about Kallar