Vallichira - Meenachil, Kottayam

Vallichira is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Karoor serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vallichira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vallichira is 628126. The village covers a total geographical area of 2221 hectares and falls under the 686574 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Vallichira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kottayam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vallichira

According to the 2011 Census, Vallichira village had a total population of 13,716 people, including 6,834 males and 6,882 females, living in 3,380 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.85%, with male literacy at 97.66% and female literacy at 96.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,216, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vallichira

Vallichira is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vallichira

Vallichira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Vallichira is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Vallichira is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vallichira

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vallichira village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vallichira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vallichira village are given below:

FAQs about Vallichira