Kallara

Kallara is a village located in Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Vaikom (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Kallara village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kallara is 628151. The village spans a total geographical area of 2748 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686611. Kottayam is nearest town to Kallara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kallara 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 Vaikom 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 Kallara

Population of Kallara

According to the 2011 Census, Kallara has a total population of about 13,562, with approximately 6,686 males and 6,876 females. The sex ratio is around 1028 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,554 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 36. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.60%, with male literacy at about 88.20% and female literacy near 87.01%. There are around 3,412 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kallara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kallara

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

Nearby Villages of Kallara

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kallara