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Veliyam Village Details

Veliyam is a Village in Kottarakkara Tehsil , Kollam district and Kerala State. Veliyam village Pin code is 691540. Veliyam Village Total population is 16298 and number of houses are 4332. Female Population is 52.8%. Village literacy rate is 84.0% and the Female Literacy rate is 43.6%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	16298
Total No of Houses	4332
Female Population %	52.8 % ( 8606)
Total Literacy rate %	84.0 % ( 13685)
Female Literacy rate	43.6 % ( 7100)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	0.2 % ( 31)
Scheduled Caste Population %	18.0 % ( 2938)
Working Population %	37.4 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	1550
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	49.9 % ( 773)

Location and Administration

Veliyam Village Gram Panchayath name is Veliyam. Veliyam is 12 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Kottarakkara and it is 26 km distance from District HeadQuarter Kollam. Nearest Statutory Town is Kollam in 26 km Distance . Veliyam Total area is 1354.56 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 158.44 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 125 hectares

Education

Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle, Private Middle and private Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Private Polytechnic College is in Kottiyam. Nearest Private Engineering College is in Velinalloor. Nearest Private Disabled School is in Valakom. Nearest Private Arts and Science Degree College is in Kottarakkara. Nearest Private MBA college is in Kollam. Nearest Private Medical College is in Pallimon. Nearest Private ITA College is in Chandanathope.

Health

2 Primary Health Sub-Centres , 1 Veterinary Hospital , 3 MBBS Doctor Practices , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Coconut, Banana and Rubber are agriculture commodities grow in this village. 23 hours agricultural power supply in summer and 24 hours agricultural power supply in winter is available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 125 hectares from canals 75 hectares and from Boreholes/Tube wells 50 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

UnCovered Well, Hand Pump and Tube Wells/Boreholes are other Drinking Water sources.
Closed Drainage System Open Drainage System Available in this Village. This Village Covered Under Total Sanitation. Community Toilet Complex Available in this village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Internet Centre available in this village. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km. Autos Available in this Village.

No Nearest National Highway in less than 10 km. No Nearest State Highway in less than 10 km. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in less than 5 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in less than 5 km. Cooperative Bank available in this village. Mandis/Regular Market and Agricultural Marketing Society are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 23 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Sports facilities, Cinema Theater in village or near by, Public library, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.