Pilakkad - Talappilly, Thrissur

Pilakkad is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Varavoor serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Pilakkad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilakkad is 627720. The village covers a total geographical area of 1142 hectares and falls under the 680585 pincode. Kunnamkulam is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pilakkad 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 Pilakkad

According to the 2011 Census, Pilakkad village had a total population of 3,276 people, including 1,608 males and 1,668 females, living in 774 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.21%, with male literacy at 95.55% and female literacy at 91.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 840, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilakkad

Pilakkad 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 Pilakkad

Pilakkad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mullurkara, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunnamkulam to Pilakkad is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Pilakkad is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilakkad

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

Health Facilities in Pilakkad

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

FAQs about Pilakkad