Palavayal - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Palavayal is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 50 km from Kanhangad and around 85 km from Kasaragod. East Eleri serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Palavayal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palavayal is 627148. The village covers a total geographical area of 2999 hectares and falls under the 670511 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Palavayal

According to the 2011 Census, Palavayal village had a total population of 9,923 people, including 4,946 males and 4,977 females, living in 2,371 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.18%, with male literacy at 96.25% and female literacy at 94.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,368.

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

Nearby Villages of Palavayal

Palavayal 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 Palavayal

Palavayal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Charvattur, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Palavayal is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Palavayal is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palavayal

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

Health Facilities in Palavayal

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

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