Chakkulathukavu Temple on the banks of Pampa river in Thalavady is one of Kerala's most popular pilgrim centres.

A book describing the village in detail was published in 1982, based on a socio-economic study conducted in 1971.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates bus service from Thiruvalla and Edathua.

Thalavady is designated number 11 of the 13 self-governed segments in the Kuttanad Assembly constituency.

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