Karalam
About Karalam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Karalam village is 627886. Karalam village is located in Mukundapuram taluka of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Irinjalakuda (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Thrissur. As per 2009 stats, Karalam village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1430 hectares. Karalam has a total population of 16,594 peoples, out of which male population is 7,684 while female population is 8,910. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1159 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of karalam village is 87.34% out of which 87.90% males and 86.87% females are literate. There are about 4,251 houses in karalam village. Pincode of karalam village locality is 680701.
When it comes to administration, Karalam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Karalam village comes under Irinjalakuda Vidhan Sabha constituency & Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency. Irinjalakuda is nearest town to karalam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
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Population of Karalam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,594 | 7,684 | 8,910 |
| Literate Population | 14,494 | 6,754 | 7,740 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,100 | 930 | 1,170 |
Connectivity of Karalam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Karalam
Frequently Asked Questions about Karalam
Where is Karalam located?
Karalam village is situated in Mukundapuram Taluka, within the Thrissur district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karalam?
Karalam serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Karalam?
The pincode of Karalam is 680701, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Karalam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Karalam is 16,594, with 7,684 males and 8,910 females.
How many households are there in Karalam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Karalam village has a total of 4,251 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karalam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Karalam is 87.34%. The male literacy rate is 87.90%, while the female literacy rate is 86.87%.