Payyanadam - Mannarkad, Palakkad

Payyanadam is a village situated in the Mannarkad taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mannarkad and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Kumaramputhur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Payyanadam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Payyanadam is 627608. The village covers a total geographical area of 1973 hectares and falls under the 678583 pincode. Perinthalmanna is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Payyanadam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mannarkkad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palakkad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Payyanadam

According to the 2011 Census, Payyanadam village had a total population of 16,260 people, including 7,708 males and 8,552 females, living in 3,315 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.93%, with male literacy at 93.92% and female literacy at 88.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,521, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Payyanadam

Payyanadam 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 Payyanadam

Payyanadam 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 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perinthalmanna to Payyanadam is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Payyanadam is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Payyanadam

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

Health Facilities in Payyanadam

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

FAQs about Payyanadam