Thottackad - Changanassery, Kottayam
Thottackad is a village situated in the Changanassery taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Changanassery and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Vakathanam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thottackad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thottackad is 628185. The village covers a total geographical area of 1190 hectares and falls under the 686539 pincode. Changanassery is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Thottackad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Puthuppally Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kottayam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Thottackad
As per Census 2011, Thottackad village has a total population of 13,990 people, consisting of 6,841 males and 7,149 females. The village has 3,476 households and a sex ratio of 1,045 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,190 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,579 literate and 1,411 illiterate residents. Additionally, 948 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thottackad are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,990 | 6,841 | 7,149 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,190 | 588 | 602 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 948 | 467 | 481 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 115 | 55 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 12,579 | 6,146 | 6,433 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,411 | 695 | 716 |
Nearby Villages of Thottackad
Thottackad is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Thottackad
Thottackad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Thottackad.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Changanassery to Thottackad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Thottackad is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thottackad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thottackad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Thottackad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thottackad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Thottackad
Where is Thottackad located?
Thottackad village is located in Changanassery Taluka, Kottayam district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thottackad?
The Gram Panchayat of Thottackad is Vakathanam.
What is the pincode of Thottackad?
The pincode of Thottackad is 686539.
What is the population of Thottackad?
Thottackad has a total population of 13,990, including 6,841 males and 7,149 females.
How many households are there in Thottackad?
There are 3,476 households in Thottackad.
What is the literacy rate in Thottackad?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thottackad is 89.91%. Male literacy is 89.84% and female literacy is 89.98%.