Thazhekode - Perinthalmanna, Malappuram

Thazhekode is a village situated in the Perinthalmanna taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perinthalmanna and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Thazhekode village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thazhekode is 627502. The village covers a total geographical area of 2403 hectares and falls under the 679341 pincode. Perinthalmanna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Thazhekode village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Thazhekode

According to the 2011 Census, Thazhekode village had a total population of 23,884 people, including 11,429 males and 12,455 females, living in 4,550 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.04%, with male literacy at 94.44% and female literacy at 89.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,513, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Thazhekode

Thazhekode 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 Thazhekode

Thazhekode is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kallayi, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perinthalmanna to Thazhekode is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Thazhekode 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 Thazhekode

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

Health Facilities in Thazhekode

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

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