Vellarimala - Vythiri, Wayanad

Vellarimala is a village situated in the Vythiri taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 29 km from Kalpetta, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Meppadi serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vellarimala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellarimala is 627340. The village covers a total geographical area of 5420 hectares and falls under the 673577 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Vellarimala

According to the 2011 Census, Vellarimala village had a total population of 7,548 people, including 3,692 males and 3,856 females, living in 1,711 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.68%, with male literacy at 90.41% and female literacy at 79.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 835, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 407.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellarimala

Vellarimala 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 Vellarimala

Vellarimala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Vellarimala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vellarimala

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

Health Facilities in Vellarimala

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

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