Chelakode

Chelakode is a village located in Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Wadakkanchery (tehsildar office) and 38km away from district headquarter Thrissur. As per 2009 stats, Kondazhy is the gram panchayat of Chelakode village.

Here you can discover what makes Chelakode unique in its vibrant Talappilly-Thrissur region. You’ll see Chelakode’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chelakode

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chelakode is 627728. The village spans a total geographical area of 581 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 680587. Ottappalam is nearest town to Chelakode village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chelakode village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chelakkara Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alathur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chelakode

Population of Chelakode

According to the 2011 Census, Chelakode has a total population of about 4,236, with approximately 2,027 males and 2,209 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 505 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 797 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.27%, with male literacy at about 79.92% and female literacy near 74.83%. There are around 962 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chelakode's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chelakode

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chelakode. As per the 2011 stats, Chelakode had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chelakode

Knowing the nearby villages of Chelakode helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chelakode.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelakode