Kalikavu - Nilambur, Malappuram

Kalikavu is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Chokkad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikavu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikavu is 627483. The village covers a total geographical area of 14182 hectares and falls under the 676525 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kalikavu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wandoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalikavu

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikavu village had a total population of 22,018 people, including 10,290 males and 11,728 females, living in 4,435 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.85%, with male literacy at 95.01% and female literacy at 89.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,764, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalikavu

Kalikavu 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 Kalikavu

Kalikavu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Todikkapulam Halt, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Kalikavu is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Kalikavu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalikavu

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

Health Facilities in Kalikavu

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

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