Pilakkad

Pilakkad 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 34km away from district headquarter Thrissur. As per 2009 stats, Varavoor is the gram panchayat of Pilakkad village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pilakkad is 627720. The village spans a total geographical area of 1142 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 680585. Kunnamkulam is nearest town to Pilakkad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pilakkad 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 Pilakkad

Population of Pilakkad

According to the 2011 Census, Pilakkad has a total population of about 3,276, with approximately 1,608 males and 1,668 females. The sex ratio is around 1037 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 316 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 840 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 84.22%, with male literacy at about 85.45% and female literacy near 83.03%. There are around 774 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pilakkad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pilakkad

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

Nearby Villages of Pilakkad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pilakkad