Kavasseri-I Village - Alathur, Palakkad

Kavasseri-I is a village situated in the Alathur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alathur and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Kavasery serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavasseri-I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavasseri-I is 627701. The village covers a total geographical area of 1515 hectares and falls under the 678682 pincode. Palakkad is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kavasseri-I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alathur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kavasseri-I

As per Census 2011, Kavasseri-I village has a total population of 17,333 people, consisting of 8,448 males and 8,885 females. The village has 3,901 households and a sex ratio of 1,051 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,857 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,538 literate and 3,795 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,972 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kavasseri-I are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kavasseri-I

Kavasseri-I 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 Kavasseri-I

Kavasseri-I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mankarai, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palakkad to Kavasseri-I is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Kavasseri-I is about 28 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 Kavasseri-I

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

Health Facilities in Kavasseri-I

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

FAQs about Kavasseri-I