Keechalam Village Overview
Keechalam is a village in Pallipattu tehsil of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Pallipattu is the tehsil headquarters, while Thiruvallur is the district headquarters for Keechalam village. As per available records (2009), Keechalam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Keechalam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Keechalam is 628953. The village covers a geographical area of 545.62 hectares and has a pincode of 631208. Pothatturpettai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Keechalam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruttani Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Arakkonam Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Keechalam
Population & Demographics of Keechalam
This section provides population and demographic details of Keechalam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,573 | 1,313 | 1,260 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 257 | 141 | 116 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,153 | 582 | 571 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 20 | 4 | 16 |
| Literate Population | 1,711 | 966 | 745 |
| Illiterate Population | 862 | 347 | 515 |
Key population details of Keechalam village are given below:
- Keechalam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,573, including approximately 1,313 males and 1,260 females, with a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,153 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 20 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Keechalam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.50%.
- There are around 572 households in Keechalam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Keechalam
Transport facilities help residents of Keechalam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 16 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Keechalam
The following villages are located close to Keechalam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keechalam
- Where is Keechalam located?
- Keechalam village is located in Pallipattu Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Keechalam?
- Keechalam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Keechalam?
- The pincode of Keechalam is 631208.
- What is the population of Keechalam?
- Keechalam has a total population of 2,573, including 1,313 males and 1,260 females.
- How many households are there in Keechalam?
- There are 572 households in Keechalam.
- What is the literacy rate in Keechalam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keechalam is 66.50%. Male literacy is 73.57% and female literacy is 59.13%.