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Purakkad is a village in Ambalappuzha Taluk of Alappuzha district in Kerala. Its Census location code is 628231.

About Purakkad village record

The source record places Purakkad in Ambalappuzha Taluk of Alappuzha district, Kerala. Its Census village code is 628231.

The Census 2011 record reports population 29,782, 7,219 households, area 2,321 hectares, PIN code 673522.

Quick facts

Village
Purakkad
Village code
628231
Taluk / Sub-District
Ambalappuzha
District
Alappuzha
State
Kerala
Census year
2011
Population
29,782
Households
7,219
Sex ratio
1,071 females per 1,000 males
Area
2,321 hectares
Population density
1,283 people per sq. km
PIN code
673522

Census code and location hierarchy

For Purakkad, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Taluk when another village has a similar name.

State code
32
District code
598
Sub-district code
05674
Village code
628231
Purakkad village Census details
FieldValue
Village namePurakkad
Census village code628231
StateKerala
State code32
DistrictAlappuzha
District code598
Taluk / Sub-DistrictAmbalappuzha
Sub-district code05674
Census year2011
Population29,782
Households7,219
Male population14,383
Female population15,399
Sex ratio1,071 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population1,695
Scheduled Tribes population132
Area2,321 hectares
Population density1,283 people per sq. km
PIN code673522
CD blockAmbalappuzha
Gram panchayatPurakkad
Nearest statutory townAlappuzha
Nearest statutory town distance17 km

Facilities and amenities in Purakkad

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Purakkad
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 4 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported
HealthCommunity health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary2 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageAvailable in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 24 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Purakkad
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area86 hectares
Net area sown2,235 hectares
Total unirrigated land511.99 hectares
Irrigated area1,723.01 hectares
Canal-irrigated area744.67 hectares
Wells / tube-wells irrigated area210.60 hectares

Other villages in this taluk

These links are from the same Taluk. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Purakkad?

The Census village code of Purakkad is 628231.

Where is Purakkad village?

Purakkad village is in Ambalappuzha Taluk (sub-district) of Alappuzha district, Kerala.

What is the population of Purakkad?

The source reports a population of 29,782 for Purakkad.

What is the sex ratio of Purakkad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Purakkad is 1,071 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Kerala Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.