Panathady - Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod

Panathady is a village situated in the Vellarikkundu taluka of Kasaragod district, Kerala. It is located approximately 42 km from Kanhangad and around 75 km from Kasaragod. Panathady village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panathady is 627144. The village covers a total geographical area of 8877 hectares and falls under the 671532 pincode. Kanhangad is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

Panathady 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 Panathady

As per Census 2011, Panathady village has a total population of 22,976 people, consisting of 11,319 males and 11,657 females. The village has 5,563 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,384 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,962 literate and 5,014 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,277 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panathady are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panathady

Panathady 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 Panathady

Panathady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanhangad to Panathady is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kasaragod to Panathady is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panathady

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

Health Facilities in Panathady

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

FAQs about Panathady