Unnikulam - Thamarassery, Kozhikode

Unnikulam is a village situated in the Thamarassery taluka of Kozhikode district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from Quilandy and around 36 km from Kozhikode. Unnikulum serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Unnikulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unnikulam is 627384. The village covers a total geographical area of 1868 hectares and falls under the 673574 pincode. Quilandy is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Unnikulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Unnikulam

According to the 2011 Census, Unnikulam village had a total population of 24,912 people, including 11,860 males and 13,052 females, living in 5,739 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.87%, with male literacy at 97.93% and female literacy at 94.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,069, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Unnikulam

Unnikulam 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 Unnikulam

Unnikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chemancheri, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Quilandy to Unnikulam is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kozhikode to Unnikulam is about 36 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 Unnikulam

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

Health Facilities in Unnikulam

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

FAQs about Unnikulam