The Census village code of Valakam is 628417. The village is in Kottarakkara Taluk, Kollam district, Kerala.
Valakam village overview
Valakam is recorded in Kottarakkara Taluk, Kollam district, Kerala. Its Census 2011 village code is 628417. This code helps identify the correct village when names are repeated.
The Census record reports a population of 16,384, 4,303 households, an area of 1,781 hectares, and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males.
Other reported location details include PIN code 691532, CD block Vettikkavala, and the nearest reported statutory town is Punalur, 29 km away.
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
The village code is the main Census identifier for Valakam. Use the district and sub-district codes to confirm the record when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 32
- District code
- 600
- Sub-district code
- 05687
- Village code
- 628417
How to read this Valakam village page
Use the identifiers first, then read demographic, facility and land-use sections in their historical source context.
- Confirm the village using its district, sub-district and Census village code.
- Treat population, households, area and sex ratio as Census 2011 values.
- A blank facility field means the available source did not report that detail.
- Verify present-day facilities, boundaries and official use with the relevant authority.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Valakam |
| Census village code | 628417 |
| State | Kerala |
| State code | 32 |
| District | Kollam district |
| District code | 600 |
| Taluk / Sub-District | Kottarakkara Taluk |
| 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
These are historical Census 2011 source fields, not a statement of current service availability.
The source reports 32 of 32 selected facility fields. 25 indicate availability or a positive count. 7 indicate absence or a zero count. A blank field only means that the source did not report it.
Reported categories: Education, Health, Water and sanitation, Communication, Transport and roads, Banking and public services, Power
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| 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 |
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| 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 uses the Kerala Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, area, facilities, and PIN code are shown as reported. Sex ratio and population density are calculated only from reported values.