Constituent institutions
1. Krishi Bhavan, Pallikkathode
Krishi Bhavan, Pallikkathode is the primary office providing government agricultural services to farmers in Pallikkathode Grama Panchayat, Kottayam district. It implements various government schemes aimed at agricultural development and farmer welfare and provides technical guidance to farmers. The major crops cultivated in the region include rubber, pepper, coconut, banana, vegetables, and other crops. Krishi Bhavan coordinates the essential agricultural services required by farmers in the area.
Services Available
- Agricultural subsidy applications
- Distribution of seeds, seedlings, and organic manure
- Guidance on crop insurance
- Farmer welfare schemes
- Agricultural technical advice
- Promotion of organic farming
Working Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Holiday
Address: Krishi Bhavan, Anikkad P.O., Kottayam – 686503
Phone: 0481-2993626
Email: kbpallickathode@gmail.com
2. Pallikkathode Family Health Centre
Pallikkathode Family Health Centre is a primary healthcare institution serving the rural population of Kottayam district. It functions as a centre providing basic healthcare services to the people of Pallikkathode Panchayat and neighbouring areas.
The primary objective of Family Health Centres (FHCs) is to ensure not only treatment of diseases but also preventive healthcare, family-centred care, and continuous healthcare services.
Major Functions
- Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses
- Primary healthcare services
- Communicable disease prevention and control activities
- Screening and follow-up care for lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension
- Antenatal care and maternal and child healthcare services
- Immunisation services for children
- Geriatric healthcare
- Health awareness programmes
- Palliative care
- Referral services to higher healthcare institutions when necessary
- Doctor consultation
- Nursing services
- Distribution of medicines, subject to availability
- Laboratory investigations, depending on available facilities
- Family planning services
- Maternal and child healthcare services
- Immunisation
- Health check-up camps
- Telemedicine and digital healthcare services, as per state programmes
Main Services Available
Working Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: Holiday
Address: Family Health Centre, Pallikkathode
Phone: 0481-2551750
Email: pallickathoduphc@gmail.com
3. Government Ayurveda Hospital
The Ayurveda Primary Health Centre under the Grama Panchayat is functioning in its own building at Elampally. The hospital has a staff strength of four, including a doctor, pharmacist, and other supporting staff.
Services Available
- Free medical consultation and distribution of medicines
- Preventive medicines for communicable diseases
- Medical camps
- Health awareness classes
- Issuance of various certificates
- Yoga classes
- Palliative home care
Working Hours
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Address: Government Ayurveda Hospital, Elampally P.O., Kottayam – 686503
Phone: 0481 255
Email: elampally.gad@gmail.com