Teekoy

Teekoy is a village located in Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Palai (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Teekoy village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Teekoy is 628122. The village spans a total geographical area of 3227 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 685580. Palai is nearest town to Teekoy village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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

Google Map of Teekoy

Population of Teekoy

According to the 2011 Census, Teekoy has a total population of about 9,418, with approximately 4,792 males and 4,626 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 856 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 339 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 332. The overall literacy rate is approximately 88.05%, with male literacy at about 88.84% and female literacy near 87.25%. There are around 2,181 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Teekoy's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Teekoy

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

Nearby Villages of Teekoy

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Teekoy