Kairady - Chittur, Palakkad

Kairady is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Ayiloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kairady village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kairady is 627674. The village covers a total geographical area of 1732 hectares and falls under the 678510 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kairady

According to the 2011 Census, Kairady village had a total population of 8,626 people, including 4,159 males and 4,467 females, living in 1,939 households. The sex ratio was 1,074 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.65%, with male literacy at 92.81% and female literacy at 82.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 744, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 108.

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

Nearby Villages of Kairady

Kairady 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 Kairady

Kairady is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kollengode, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Kairady is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Kairady is about 38 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 Kairady

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

Health Facilities in Kairady

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

FAQs about Kairady