Thiruvazhiyad - Chittur, Palakkad

Thiruvazhiyad is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Ayiloor serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Thiruvazhiyad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thiruvazhiyad is 627675. The village covers a total geographical area of 1503 hectares and falls under the 678510 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Thiruvazhiyad village had a total population of 10,794 people, including 5,266 males and 5,528 females, living in 2,521 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.92%, with male literacy at 89.69% and female literacy at 78.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,069, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 301.

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

Nearby Villages of Thiruvazhiyad

Thiruvazhiyad 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 Thiruvazhiyad

Thiruvazhiyad 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 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Thiruvazhiyad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Thiruvazhiyad is about 40 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 Thiruvazhiyad

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

Health Facilities in Thiruvazhiyad

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

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