Vekkalam is a village in Thalassery Taluk of Kannur district in Kerala. Its Census location code is 627265.
About Vekkalam village record
Use this page to check the source record for Vekkalam, including its village code and its place within Thalassery Taluk and Kannur district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 7,174, 1,740 households, area 1,630 hectares, PIN code 670650.
Quick facts
- Village
- Vekkalam
- Village code
- 627265
- Taluk / Sub-District
- Thalassery
- District
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 7,174
- Households
- 1,740
- Sex ratio
- 1,066 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 1,630 hectares
- Population density
- 440 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 670650
Census code and location hierarchy
For Vekkalam, 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
- 589
- Sub-district code
- 05634
- Village code
- 627265
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Vekkalam |
| Census village code | 627265 |
| State | Kerala |
| State code | 32 |
| District | Kannur |
| District code | 589 |
| Taluk / Sub-District | Thalassery |
| Sub-district code | 05634 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 7,174 |
| Households | 1,740 |
| Male population | 3,473 |
| Female population | 3,701 |
| Sex ratio | 1,066 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 85 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 979 |
| Area | 1,630 hectares |
| Population density | 440 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 670650 |
| CD block | Peravoor |
| Gram panchayat | Koloyad |
| Nearest statutory town | Koothuparamba |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 25 km |
Facilities and amenities in Vekkalam
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.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 23 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 23 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 23 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 22.48 hectares |
| Net area sown | 1,607.52 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 1,501.64 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 105.88 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 78.20 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 Vekkalam?
The Census village code of Vekkalam is 627265.
Where is Vekkalam village?
Vekkalam village is in Thalassery Taluk (sub-district) of Kannur district, Kerala.
What is the population of Vekkalam?
The source reports a population of 7,174 for Vekkalam.
What is the sex ratio of Vekkalam?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Vekkalam is 1,066 females per 1,000 males.
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.