Panjal

Panjal is a village located in Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district in Kerala, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Wadakkanchery (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Thrissur. As per 2009 stats, Panjal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Panjal unique in its vibrant Talappilly-Thrissur region. You’ll see Panjal’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 Panjal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panjal is 627731. The village spans a total geographical area of 692 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 679531. Shoranur is nearest town to Panjal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panjal 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 Panjal

Population of Panjal

According to the 2011 Census, Panjal has a total population of about 6,388, with approximately 3,104 males and 3,284 females. The sex ratio is around 1057 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 754 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 674 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.26%, with male literacy at about 82.22% and female literacy near 78.41%. There are around 1,421 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Panjal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Panjal

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

Nearby Villages of Panjal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Panjal