Calicut (RV) (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Calicut (RV) | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 503.59 ha (1,244.40 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 4,033 |
| • Density | 800/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 744105[1] |
| Village code | 00032500 |
Calicut (RV) is a small village of 503.59 hectares in Port Blair Tehsil in South andaman district in the Union territory of andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Calicut (RV) depends on Port Blair, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include One tap, One Well supply, One tank, One tubewell, and Two handpumps. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and One spring. Calicut (RV) is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Tap. Calicut (RV)'s pin code is 744105[4], and village code is 00032500. The area of Calicut (RV) is segregated as 212.39 hectares unirrigated, remaining 291.2 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Calicut (RV) has One post office (Calicut B.O) and One public telephone. The village is connected with a single bus service. Calicut (RV) has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics
Calicut (RV) is a census village in the district of South andaman, andaman & Nicobar Islands. The village has a total population of 4033 and has total administration over 966 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Calicut (RV) has 454 children, 221 boys and 233 girls.
- Scheduled tribe counts for 27 (0.67%) males constitute 15 (0.37%) of the population and females 12 (0.30%).
Medical facility
- Calicut (RV) has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 3225 people are literate in Calicut (RV) out of which 1743 are males and 1482 are females.
Calicut (RV) has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 1 Upper primary school
- 1 Secondary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 1598 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 1224 male, 374 female with 1489 (93.18%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 1182 males and 307 females. 124 males and 89 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 82 male and 25 female agricultural labor. 109 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Port Blair and South andaman to sell paddy and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pin Code 744105 and Post Offices under 744105 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "744105 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
- ↑ "Pincode 744105". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
External link
- Census of India, Provisional Population Totals
- Andaman and Nicobar Administration Website