Elanad - Talappilly, Thrissur

Elanad is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Pazhayannur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Elanad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Elanad is 627755. The village covers a total geographical area of 2140 hectares and falls under the 680586 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Elanad

According to the 2011 Census, Elanad village had a total population of 10,284 people, including 4,980 males and 5,304 females, living in 2,467 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.14%, with male literacy at 90.43% and female literacy at 82.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,942, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 154.

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

Nearby Villages of Elanad

Elanad 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 Elanad

Elanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palappuram, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Elanad is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Elanad is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Elanad

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

Health Facilities in Elanad

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

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