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

According to the 2011 Census, Pallickal village had a total population of 21,143 people, including 9,872 males and 11,271 females, living in 5,628 households. The sex ratio was 1,142 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.21%, with male literacy at 95.97% and female literacy at 92.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,865, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

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