Vettilappara - Ernad, Malappuram

Vettilappara is a village situated in the Ernad taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjeri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Urungattiri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vettilappara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettilappara is 627443. The village covers a total geographical area of 4798 hectares and falls under the 673639 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Vettilappara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ernad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vettilappara

According to the 2011 Census, Vettilappara village had a total population of 8,696 people, including 4,310 males and 4,386 females, living in 1,973 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.00%, with male literacy at 94.79% and female literacy at 91.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 629, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 934.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vettilappara

Vettilappara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vettilappara

Vettilappara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Vettilappara is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Vettilappara is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vettilappara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vettilappara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vettilappara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vettilappara village are given below:

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