Valakam is a village in Kottarakkara Taluk of Kollam district in Kerala. Its Census location code is 628417.
About Valakam village record
The source record places Valakam in Kottarakkara Taluk of Kollam district, Kerala. Its Census village code is 628417.
The Census 2011 record reports population 16,384, 4,303 households, area 1,781 hectares, PIN code 691532.
Quick facts
- Village
- Valakam
- Village code
- 628417
- Taluk / Sub-District
- Kottarakkara
- District
- Kollam
- State
- Kerala
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 16,384
- Households
- 4,303
- Sex ratio
- 1,109 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 1,781 hectares
- Population density
- 920 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 691532
Census code and location hierarchy
For Valakam, 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
- 600
- Sub-district code
- 05687
- Village code
- 628417
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Valakam |
| Census village code | 628417 |
| State | Kerala |
| State code | 32 |
| District | Kollam |
| District code | 600 |
| Taluk / Sub-District | Kottarakkara |
| Sub-district code | 05687 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 16,384 |
| Households | 4,303 |
| Male population | 7,770 |
| Female population | 8,614 |
| Sex ratio | 1,109 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 2,689 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 39 |
| Area | 1,781 hectares |
| Population density | 920 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 691532 |
| CD block | Vettikkavala |
| Gram panchayat | Ummannoor |
| Nearest statutory town | Punalur |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 29 km |
Facilities and amenities in Valakam
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; 8 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| 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 | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | 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 | 387 hectares |
| Net area sown | 1,394 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 1,194 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 200 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 200 hectares |
Other villages in this taluk
These links are from the same Taluk. They are not ranked by road distance.
Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Valakam in Kerala. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Valakam name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Valakam?
The Census village code of Valakam is 628417.
Where is Valakam village?
Valakam village is in Kottarakkara Taluk (sub-district) of Kollam district, Kerala.
What is the population of Valakam?
The source reports a population of 16,384 for Valakam.
What is the sex ratio of Valakam?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Valakam is 1,109 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.