Pallickal - Adoor, Pathanamthitta

Pallickal is a village situated in the Adoor taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Adoor and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Pallickal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallickal is 628354. The village covers a total geographical area of 2236 hectares and falls under the 691554 pincode. Adoor is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Pallickal

As per Census 2011, Pallickal village has a total population of 21,143 people, consisting of 9,872 males and 11,271 females. The village has 5,628 households and a sex ratio of 1,141 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,803 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,221 literate and 2,922 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,865 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pallickal are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pallickal

Pallickal 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 Pallickal

Pallickal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasthankotta, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoor to Pallickal is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Pallickal 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 Pallickal

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

Health Facilities in Pallickal

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

FAQs about Pallickal