Kallikkad - Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram

Kallikkad is a village situated in the Kattakkada taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 23 km from Neyyattinkara and around 39 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Kallikkadu serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kallikkad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallikkad is 628522. The village covers a total geographical area of 7874 hectares and falls under the 695572 pincode. Neyyattinkara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kallikkad

According to the 2011 Census, Kallikkad village had a total population of 9,413 people, including 4,605 males and 4,808 females, living in 2,499 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.30%, with male literacy at 95.90% and female literacy at 90.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 687, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallikkad

Kallikkad 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 Kallikkad

Kallikkad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balaramapuram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neyyattinkara to Kallikkad is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Kallikkad is about 39 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 Kallikkad

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

Health Facilities in Kallikkad

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

FAQs about Kallikkad