Pallikkara, Bekal
Village in Kerala, India
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Pallikkara is a census town and a grama panchayat in Hosdurg Taluk of Kasargod district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] This place was once famous for its Tobacco plants until the late 1980s and the Historical landmark Bekal Fort lies in this Village. A beach park near to the fort also attracts tourists to this place.
Pallikkara | |
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Kite fest at Pallikkara beach | |
  Pallikkara Location in Kerala, India  Pallikkara Pallikkara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 12.3958°N 75.0816°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kasaragod |
| Taluk | Hosdurg |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Pallikkara Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.34 km2 (2.45 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,334 |
| • Density | 2,260/km2 (5,860/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 671316 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-60 |
Location
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, Pallikkara had a population of 14,334 of which 6,611 are males and 7,723 are females. Pallikkara census town spreads over an area of 6.34 km2 (2.45 sq mi) with 2,734 families residing in it. The sex ratio of Pallikkara was 1,168 higher than state average of 1,084. Population of children under 6 years was 15%. Pallikkara had overall literacy of 89% lower than state average of 94%. The male literacy stands at 92.7% and female literacy was 86%.[2]
Economy
Pallikkara is one of the developing villages in Pallikkere Grama Panchayath. Agriculture is the occupation of majority of the population. Income through agriculture related works, construction works and foreign money are the main sources of income.
Transportation
Image gallery
Trikkannad Beach
Pakkam
Taluk Road
Om Sri Mutt
Cherkappara School
Cherkapara Pond
