Thonnurkara - Talappilly, Thrissur

Thonnurkara is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Chelakkara serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Thonnurkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thonnurkara is 627750. The village covers a total geographical area of 780 hectares and falls under the 680586 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Thonnurkara 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 Thonnurkara

According to the 2011 Census, Thonnurkara village had a total population of 6,799 people, including 3,214 males and 3,585 females, living in 1,613 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.89%, with male literacy at 94.38% and female literacy at 87.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Thonnurkara

Thonnurkara 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 Thonnurkara

Thonnurkara 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 Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Thonnurkara is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Thonnurkara 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 Thonnurkara

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

Health Facilities in Thonnurkara

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

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