Palavayal — Vellarikkundu, Kasaragod, Kerala

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LGD code: 627148
Pincode: 670511
Population: 9,923
Households: 2,371
Literacy rate: 85.3%
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,851

Key facts — Palavayal

LGD code: 627148
Pincode: 670511
Population (Census 2011): 9,923
Population (projected 2026): 11,699
Households: 2,371
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1006
Literacy rate: 85.3%
Coordinates: 12.31238°N, 75.41031°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Kasaragod
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Trikaripur
Member of Parliament: Rajmohan Unnithan
Member of Legislative Assembly: M Rajagopalan
Block / Mandal: Vellarikkundu

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kasaragod district level

Then & Now

Palavayal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

9,923

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

11,699

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

2,371

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

2,795

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 9,923Census 2011
Households: 2,371Census 2011
Literacy rate: 85.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1006 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 11,6992026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2,7952026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 984NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 95.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 98.0%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 35.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kasaragod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kasaragod district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Palavayal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

8 places mapped

Church· 2
School· 2
High school· 1
Hospital· 1
Shop· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Church · roman_catholic
Our Lady of Lourde Church, Thayyeni
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Church
Our Lady of Lourde Grotto
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Shri Pottan Devam Temple
📍 3.3 km awayOSM
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Education

High school
Government Higher Secondary School Kozhichal
📍 3.7 km awayOSM
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School
G LOWER PRIMARY SCHOOL VAZHAKKUNDAM
📍 2.9 km awayOSM
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School
LP School Vayakundam
📍 2.9 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Thayyeni PHC
📍 1.7 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · convenience
Ration Shop
📍 3.4 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Palavayal?

The pincode of Palavayal, Vellarikkundu mandal, Kasaragod district, Kerala is 670511.

In which district is Palavayal located?

Palavayal is a village in Vellarikkundu mandal of Kasaragod district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Palavayal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Palavayal village has a population of 9,923 across 2,371 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Palavayal in?

Palavayal falls under the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Palavayal in?

Palavayal falls under the Trikaripur assembly constituency (AC #5) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Palavayal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Palavayal village is 85.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Palavayal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Palavayal village is 1006 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Palavayal?

The nearest health facility to Palavayal is Thayyeni PHC (~1.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Palavayal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Palavayal, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Palavayal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Palavayal village is 627148.

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