Valakam — Kottarakkara, Kollam, Kerala

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LGD code: 628417
Pincode: 691532
Population: 16,384
Households: 4,303
Literacy rate: 86.7%
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 5,543

Key facts — Valakam

LGD code: 628417
Pincode: 691532
Population (Census 2011): 16,384
Population (projected 2026): 19,317
Households: 4,303
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1109
Literacy rate: 86.7%
Coordinates: 9.78371°N, 76.79361°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pathanapuram
Member of Parliament: Kodikkunnil Suresh
Member of Legislative Assembly: K.B. Ganesh Kumar
Block / Mandal: Kottarakkara
Nearest post office: Branch Postoffice, Koovappally (3.2 km)

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 Kollam district level

Then & Now

Valakam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

16,384

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

19,317

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

4,303

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

5,073

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: 16,384Census 2011
Households: 4,303Census 2011
Literacy rate: 86.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1109 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 19,3172026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 5,0732026 projection
Active job cards: 2,10,391MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,32,964MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,135NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 98.2%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.8%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 97.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 36.0%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 · Kollam district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kollam district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kollam 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 Valakam

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

5 places mapped

Shop· 2
Church· 1
Post office· 1
Temple· 1

Religion

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Church
St.lukes csi church
📍 893 m awayOSM
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Temple · hindu
Sree Bhagavathi Temple
📍 2.9 km awayOSM
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Civic

Post office
Branch Postoffice, Koovappally
📍 3.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · yes
Kunnel
📍 3.3 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Ration Shop
📍 3.2 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Valakam

What is the pincode of Valakam?

The pincode of Valakam, Kottarakkara mandal, Kollam district, Kerala is 691532.

In which district is Valakam located?

Valakam is a village in Kottarakkara mandal of Kollam district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Valakam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Valakam village has a population of 16,384 across 4,303 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Valakam in?

Valakam falls under the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituency (PC #16) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Valakam in?

Valakam falls under the Pathanapuram assembly constituency (AC #120) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Valakam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Valakam village is 86.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Valakam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Valakam village is 1109 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Valakam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Valakam, 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 Valakam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Valakam village is 628417.

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