Valakam

Valakam is a village located in Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Kottarakkara (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Kollam. As per 2009 stats, Ummannur is the gram panchayat of Valakam village.

Here you can discover what makes Valakam unique in its vibrant Kottarakkara-Kollam region. You’ll see Valakam’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Valakam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Valakam is 628417. The village spans a total geographical area of 1781 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 691532. Punalur is nearest town to Valakam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Valakam village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kottarakkara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Valakam

Population of Valakam

According to the 2011 Census, Valakam has a total population of about 16,384, with approximately 7,770 males and 8,614 females. The sex ratio is around 1108 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,451 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,689 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 39. The overall literacy rate is approximately 86.72%, with male literacy at about 87.36% and female literacy near 86.15%. There are around 4,303 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Valakam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Valakam

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Valakam. As per the 2011 stats, Valakam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Valakam

Knowing the nearby villages of Valakam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Valakam.

Frequently Asked Questions about Valakam