Palakkayam
Palakkayam | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Palakkayam Map showing Palakkayam in Kerala  Palakkayam Palakkayam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°0′0″N 76°35′35″E / 11.00000°N 76.59306°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Palakkad |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,512 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 678591 |
| Telephone code | 04924 |
Palakkayam is a village in the Mannarkkad taluk of the Palakkad district in Kerala, India. Administratively, it falls under the Karimba, Thachampara and Kanjirappuzha gram panchayat.[1] It is situated approximately 35 km from the district headquarters, Palakkad, and 16 km from the eco-tourism spot at Siruvani Dam. The village is connected via Edakkurissi on the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway and is about 120 km from Kozhikode.
Geography and Connectivity
[edit]The village is known for its proximity to Kanjirapuzha Dam, a key irrigation structure located 6 km away. The nearest airport is in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, about 100 km away, while the nearest railway station is Palakkad Junction, situated 30 km from the village.
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 Census, Palakkayam has a population of 7,512, comprising 3,729 males and 3,783 females. The literacy rate is 79%, below Kerala's state average of 94%. The sex ratio stands at 1,014 females per 1,000 males. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 6.95% and 11.24% of the population, respectively.[2]
Economy and Livelihood
[edit]Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy. Of the working population, many are cultivators or agricultural laborers. Public and private bus services connect the village to nearby towns and cities.[3]
Facilities
[edit]Palakkayam has educational institutions like Carmel HSS and healthcare facilities including the Assumption Hospital in nearby Kanjirapuzha. The village also hosts the St. Mary's Church Palakkayam.
Tourism
[edit]The serene surroundings of Palakkayam attract visitors to its nearby eco-tourism and irrigation sites, including Siruvani and Kanjirapuzha dams.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Basic details of Grama Panchayats in Palakkad District". dop.lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Population finder | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Revenue Portal". village.kerala.gov.in. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
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