Kalayapuram - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Kalayapuram is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Kulakkada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalayapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalayapuram is 628407. The village covers a total geographical area of 1801 hectares and falls under the 691560 pincode. Kollam is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Kalayapuram

As per Census 2011, Kalayapuram village has a total population of 20,233 people, consisting of 9,449 males and 10,784 females. The village has 5,302 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,639 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,453 literate and 2,780 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,082 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalayapuram

Kalayapuram 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 Kalayapuram

Kalayapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottarakara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollam to Kalayapuram is about 32 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 Kalayapuram

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

Health Facilities in Kalayapuram

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

FAQs about Kalayapuram