Arakkuparamba - Perinthalmanna, Malappuram

Arakkuparamba is a village situated in the Perinthalmanna taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perinthalmanna and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Thazhekode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Arakkuparamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Arakkuparamba is 627501. The village covers a total geographical area of 2099 hectares and falls under the 679341 pincode. Perinthalmanna is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Arakkuparamba

As per Census 2011, Arakkuparamba village has a total population of 18,098 people, consisting of 8,625 males and 9,473 females. The village has 3,401 households and a sex ratio of 1,098 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,572 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,096 literate and 4,002 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,382 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Arakkuparamba are given below:

Nearby Villages of Arakkuparamba

Arakkuparamba 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 Arakkuparamba

Arakkuparamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melattur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perinthalmanna to Arakkuparamba is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Arakkuparamba is about 37 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 Arakkuparamba

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

Health Facilities in Arakkuparamba

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

FAQs about Arakkuparamba