Kadappuram - Chavakkad, Thrissur

Kadappuram is a village situated in the Chavakkad taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chavakkad and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Kadappuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadappuram is 627785. The village covers a total geographical area of 896 hectares and falls under the 680506 pincode. Chavakkad is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kadappuram

As per Census 2011, Kadappuram village has a total population of 22,938 people, consisting of 10,522 males and 12,416 females. The village has 4,624 households and a sex ratio of 1,180 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,975 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,272 literate and 4,666 illiterate residents. Additionally, 613 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population22,93810,52212,416
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,9751,5531,422
Scheduled Castes (SC)613318295
Scheduled Tribes (ST)16610
Literate Population18,2728,4359,837
Illiterate Population4,6662,0872,579

Nearby Villages of Kadappuram

Kadappuram 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Orumanayur (ct)North-East1.52 km
Pavaratty (ct)North-East3.81 km
EngandiyurSouth-East4.84 km
Brahmakulam (ct)East5.74 km
Thaikkad (ct)North-East6.38 km
Mullassery (ct)East6.99 km
Kandanassery (ct)North-East8.19 km
Elavally (ct)North-East8.35 km
Edakkazhiyur (ct)North8.78 km
Pookode (ct)North8.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadappuram

Kadappuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guruvayur, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chavakkad to Kadappuram is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Kadappuram 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 Kadappuram

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadappuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kadappuram

Where is Kadappuram located?

Kadappuram village is located in Chavakkad Taluka, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadappuram?

Kadappuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadappuram?

The pincode of Kadappuram is 680506.

What is the population of Kadappuram?

Kadappuram has a total population of 22,938, including 10,522 males and 12,416 females.

How many households are there in Kadappuram?

There are 4,624 households in Kadappuram.

What is the literacy rate in Kadappuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadappuram is 79.66%. Male literacy is 80.17% and female literacy is 79.23%.