Thalappalam

Thalappalam is a village located in Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Palai (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Thalappalam village is also a gram panchayat.

Thalappalam has its own place in the vibrant Kottayam region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Thalappalam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thalappalam is 628123. The village spans a total geographical area of 1843 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686579. Palai is nearest town to Thalappalam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thalappalam 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 Pala 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.

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Population of Thalappalam

Below is a concise population overview of Thalappalam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 9,435 4,722 4,713
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 812 418 394
Scheduled Castes (SC) 472 244 228
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 63 34 29
Literate Population 8,442 4,235 4,207
Illiterate Population 993 487 506

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Thalappalam village:

  • The total population of Thalappalam village is around 9,435, including approximately 4,722 males and 4,713 females, with a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 812 children aged 0–6 years in Thalappalam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Thalappalam village has 472 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 63 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Thalappalam village is about 89.48%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 89.26%.
  • There are around 2,200 households in Thalappalam village.

Connectivity of Thalappalam

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Thalappalam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Thalappalam

Where is Thalappalam located?
Thalappalam village is situated in Meenachil Taluka, within the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thalappalam?
Thalappalam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Thalappalam?
The pincode of Thalappalam is 686579, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Thalappalam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Thalappalam is 9,435, with 4,722 males and 4,713 females.
How many households are there in Thalappalam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Thalappalam village has a total of 2,200 households.
What is the literacy rate in Thalappalam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thalappalam is 89.48%. The male literacy rate is 89.69%, while the female literacy rate is 89.26%.