Chelakode village, Talappilly taluk | Pincode 680587

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LGD code: 627728
Pincode: 680587
Post office: Pazhayannur
Population: 4,236
Households: 962
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Sex ratio: 1090 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,726
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to mandal centre: 9 km
Distance to Thiruvananthapuram: 248 km
Distance to Bengaluru: 288 km
Nearest railway station: Mannanur · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: AYUSH PHC HOMOEOPATHY CHELAKKARA, Chelakkara P.O., Thrissur 680586 · 2 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chelakode compares

By population, Chelakode ranks #24 of 32 villages in Talappilly mandal.

Literacy rate

77.3%

−3.9% vs mandal average

Chelakode: 77.3%
Talappilly mandal: 81.2%
Thrissur district: 85.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,090

+10 vs mandal average

Chelakode: 1,090
Talappilly mandal: 1,080

Household size

people per home

4.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Chelakode: 4.4
Talappilly mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Chelakode at a glance

Chelakode is a village of 4,236 people in 962 households (Census 2011) in Talappilly taluk, Thrissur district, Kerala, the 24th-largest of 32 villages in Talappilly taluk. Literacy is 77%, 4 points below the taluk average of 81% and the sex ratio is 1,090 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Thrissur district centre, 3 km from Venganellur, the nearest town, 8 km from Mannanur railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 680587, served by Pazhayannur post office; the LGD village code is 627728. The nearest hospital or health centre is AYUSH PHC HOMOEOPATHY CHELAKKARA, Chelakkara P.O., Thrissur 680586, 2 km away. The village votes in Wadakkanchery assembly constituency, represented by MLA Xavier Chittilappilly. The population is estimated at 4,994 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chelakode · this village	4,236	77%	—
Kurumala · Talappilly	3,536	83%	1.9 km W
Pangarappilly · Talappilly	5,467	82%	2 km S
Venganellur · Talappilly	10,664	83%	2.6 km NW
Thonnurkara · Talappilly	6,799	81%	3.5 km W
Killimangalam · Talappilly	9,119	81%	3.8 km N
Panjal · Talappilly	6,388	80%	6.2 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chelakode

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 23
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Ottappalam
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 38
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kondazhy
Total area (ha): 581
Irrigated area (ha): 71.67
Forest area (ha): 132.55

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Chelakode

LGD code: 627728
Pincode: 680587
Post office: Pazhayannur
Population (Census 2011): 4,236
Population (projected 2026): 4,994
Households: 962
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1090
Literacy rate: 77.3%
Coordinates: 10.68198°N, 76.34832°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Alathur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Wadakkanchery
Member of Parliament: K. Radhakrishnan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Xavier Chittilappilly
Block / Mandal: Talappilly

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 Thrissur district level

Then & Now

Chelakode — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,236

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,994

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

962

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,134

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: 4,236Census 2011
Households: 962Census 2011
Literacy rate: 77.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1090 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,9942026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,1342026 projection
Active job cards: 1,59,344MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 80,367MGNREGA · 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: 763NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 100.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 99.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 44.4%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 · Thrissur district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Thrissur district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Thrissur 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 Chelakode

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

8 places mapped

Temple· 2
Shop· 2
Pharmacy· 1
Church· 1
Fuel· 1
Bus stop· 1

Religion

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Pangarapilly Anthimahakalankavu Temple
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Anthimahakalan Temple
📍 322 m awayOSM
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Church · orthodox
chapel
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Pharmacy
Sreelakshmi Medicals
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · furniture
Shifa Bed House
📍 1.2 km awayOSM
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Fuel
Petrol Pump
📍 1.3 km awayOSM
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Shop · convenience
Ration Shop
📍 2.1 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Meppadam
📍 1.4 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Chelakode

Mandal centre

Talappilly · ≈ 9.1 km

≈ 19 min by car · 22 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Thrissur · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,664 people

Venganellur · ≈ 2.6 km

≈ 5 min by car · 6 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Thiruvananthapuram248 kmcapital
Bengaluru288 km
Chennai503 km
Hyderabad780 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMannanur8 km
Bus stopMeppadam1 km
Hospital / PHCAYUSH PHC HOMOEOPATHY CHELAKKARA, Chelakkara P.O., Thrissur 6805862 km
ATM / bankFederal Bank1 km
Petrol pumpPetrol Pump1 km
CollegeI.T.C Technical college3 km
Police stationPolice Station ,Chelakkara2 km

Nearest to the village

Bus stop: Meppadam1.4 km
Petrol pump: Petrol Pump1.3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chelakode

7 Temples, 1 Church mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Pangarapilly Anthimahakalankavu TempleTemple<1 km ↗
🛕Anthimahakalan TempleTemple<1 km ↗
⛪chapelChurch1.2 km ↗
🛕Ganapathy TempleTemple1.7 km ↗
🛕Eliyapetta Anthimahakalan KavuTemple1.8 km ↗
🛕Shree Dharma Sastha TempleTemple2.5 km ↗
🛕Venganallur Mahasiva TempleTemple2.6 km ↗
🛕Venganallur TempleTemple2.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Chelakode

2 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Little Flower Convent, ChelakaraSchool1.4 km ↗
🎓I.T.C Technical collegeCollege3.1 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Bear spotted in village near Kerala’s Nenmara

Reported by The Times of India.

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Sep

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Monsoon revival brings relief to Keralam; more rain likely from September 23

Reported by The Hindu.

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Sep

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Parts of Keralam to receive heavy rain till Sep 24; IMD issues alerts for 7 districts

Reported by The Federal.

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News from Thrissur & Kerala

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Bear spotted in village near Kerala’s Nenmara
The Times of India11h ago
Monsoon revival brings relief to Keralam; more rain likely from September 23
The Hindu17h ago
Parts of Keralam to receive heavy rain till Sep 24; IMD issues alerts for 7 districts
The Federalyesterday
El Nino Threat Over Monsoon 2026? IMD Revises Kerala Arrival Forecast To June; Check State-Wise Expected Dates
Goodreturns2 days ago
Gulf tourists are overtaking Europeans as key visitors, says Kerala Tourism Minister
Gulf News3 days ago
Punalur soaring! Southwest monsoon to withdraw from Kerala, IMD issues warning
Kerala Kaumudi4 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Chelakode

What is the pincode of Chelakode?

The pincode of Chelakode, Talappilly taluk, Thrissur district, Kerala is 680587. The post office is Pazhayannur.

Which post office delivers to Chelakode?

Mail for Chelakode is delivered through Pazhayannur post office, pincode 680587, in Talappilly taluk, Thrissur district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chelakode located?

Chelakode is a village in Talappilly taluk of Thrissur district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Chelakode as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chelakode village has a population of 4,236 across 962 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chelakode in?

Chelakode falls under the Alathur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chelakode in?

Chelakode falls under the Wadakkanchery assembly constituency (AC #65) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Chelakode?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chelakode village is 77.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Chelakode?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chelakode village is 1090 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chelakode?

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

How far is Chelakode from Thrissur district centre?

Chelakode is approximately 28 km (straight-line) from the centre of Thrissur district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chelakode?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chelakode village is 627728.

Which is the nearest town to Chelakode?

Venganellur (population 10,664, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 3 km from Chelakode in a straight line.

How big is Chelakode compared to other villages in Talappilly taluk?

Chelakode ranks 24 of 32 villages in Talappilly taluk by Census 2011 population (4,236 residents).

How far is Chelakode from Thiruvananthapuram?

Chelakode is about 248 km from Thiruvananthapuram in a straight line (the state capital of Kerala); by road expect roughly 323 km.

How far is Chelakode from Bengaluru?

Chelakode is about 288 km from Bengaluru in a straight line; by road expect roughly 375 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chelakode?

Mannanur is the nearest railway station to Chelakode, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chelakode?

Meppadam is the nearest bus stop to Chelakode, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chelakode?

AYUSH PHC HOMOEOPATHY CHELAKKARA, Chelakkara P.O., Thrissur 680586 is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chelakode, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chelakode?

Federal Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chelakode, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chelakode?

Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Chelakode, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Chelakode?

Chelakode falls under Wadakkanchery assembly constituency (AC 65). The sitting MLA is Xavier Chittilappilly (CPI(M)).

Who is the MP for Chelakode?

Chelakode is in Alathur Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is K. Radhakrishnan (CPI(M)).

Which schools and colleges are near Chelakode?

Within 5 km of Chelakode: Little Flower Convent, Chelakara (1.4 km), I.T.C Technical college (3.1 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Chelakode in 2026?

Chelakode is estimated at 4,994 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,236 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chelakode in?

Kerala falls in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Chelakode in Thrissur district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)