Elackad

Elackad is a village located in Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Palai (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Marangattupilly is the gram panchayat of Elackad village.

Here you can discover what makes Elackad unique in its vibrant Meenachil-Kottayam region. You’ll see Elackad’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 Elackad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Elackad is 628130. The village spans a total geographical area of 2311 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686635. Palai is nearest town to Elackad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Elackad 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 Kaduthuruthy Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Elackad

Population of Elackad

According to the 2011 Census, Elackad has a total population of about 13,333, with approximately 6,587 males and 6,746 females. The sex ratio is around 1024 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,061 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,420 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 48. The overall literacy rate is approximately 90.07%, with male literacy at about 90.63% and female literacy near 89.52%. There are around 3,249 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Elackad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Elackad

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

Nearby Villages of Elackad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elackad