Purakkad

Purakkad is a village located in the Ambalappuzha Subdivision of Alappuzha district,Kerala, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Purakkad, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Purakkad Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillagePurakkad
Pincode688561
Area3198 Sq. Km
Village Code628231
Sub-DistrictAmbalappuzha
Sub-District Code5674
DistrictAlappuzha
District Code554
State/UTKerala
State/UT Code32
Gram PanchayatPurakkad
Gram Panchayat Code220972
Block PanchayatAmbalappuzha
Block Panchayat Code6260
Total Population (2011 Census)29782
Total Households7219
Nearest TownKALPETTA (Distance: 13 Km)

Purakkad has a population of 29782 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Purakkad Gram Panchayat and the Ambalappuzha Block Panchayat in Ambalappuzha District. The village has 7219 households and is identified by village code 628231. Purakkad is located in the 688561 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Ambalappuzha Sub-District.

Total Population of Purakkad

As of the 2011 census, Population of Purakkad has a population of approximately 29782 people, where the male population is 14383 and the female population is 15399.

Total 29782
Male 14383
Female 15399

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Purakkad

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Purakkad is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 560
Male 279
Female 281
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 4575
Male 2267
Female 2308

Household in Purakkad

There are approximately 7219 households in Purakkad. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 7219
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Purakkad

Purakkad falls under the Ambalappuzha Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Purakkad is Ambalappuzha, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Purakkad Village

As per the 2011 Census, Purakkad presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Purakkad Village (2011):

Total 25545
Male 12477
Female 13068

illiteracy in Purakkad Village (2011):

Total 4237
Male 1906
Female 2331

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Connectivity of Purakkad

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School4
Middle School2
Secondary School2
Senior Secondary1
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital2
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 1, Unani: 0, Homeo: 3
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Available
Tank Available
Tubewell Available
Handpump Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Purakkad

Frequently Asked Questions About Purakkad Village

The total population of Purakkad Village is approximately 29782 people.

The male population is 14383, while the female population is 15399.

Purakkad Village has about 7219 households.

The average household size in Purakkad is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 25545, which includes 12477 males and 13068 females.

The total illiterate population is 4237, consisting of 1906 males and 2331 females.

There are 12 villages in the Ambalappuzha Sub-District.

Purakkad Village falls under the Purakkad Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Purakkad Village is 688561.

Purakkad Village is part of the Ambalappuzha Block Panchayat.