Kozhipathy - Chittur, Palakkad

Kozhipathy is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Eruthampathy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kozhipathy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kozhipathy is 627663. The village covers a total geographical area of 3014 hectares and falls under the 678555 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kozhipathy village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kozhipathy

As per Census 2011, Kozhipathy village has a total population of 12,265 people, consisting of 6,071 males and 6,194 females. The village has 3,318 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,069 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,397 literate and 3,868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,511 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 920 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kozhipathy are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,2656,0716,194
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,069567502
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,511719792
Scheduled Tribes (ST)920464456
Literate Population8,3974,4903,907
Illiterate Population3,8681,5812,287

Nearby Villages of Kozhipathy

Kozhipathy 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MoolatharaSouth4.38 km
EruthempathyNorth-East6.47 km
KozhinjamparaNorth6.51 km
ThimmanguthuSouth-East6.72 km
PerumattyWest7.74 km
AthupollachiSouth-East7.92 km
NalleppillyNorth-West7.99 km
MarchinaickenpalayamSouth-East8.30 km
NallathukuliEast9.76 km
DevambadiEast10.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kozhipathy

Kozhipathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Minatchipuram, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Kozhipathy is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Kozhipathy is about 26 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 Kozhipathy

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kozhipathy

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kozhipathy

Where is Kozhipathy located?

Kozhipathy village is located in Chittur Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kozhipathy?

The Gram Panchayat of Kozhipathy is Eruthampathy.

What is the pincode of Kozhipathy?

The pincode of Kozhipathy is 678555.

What is the population of Kozhipathy?

Kozhipathy has a total population of 12,265, including 6,071 males and 6,194 females.

How many households are there in Kozhipathy?

There are 3,318 households in Kozhipathy.

What is the literacy rate in Kozhipathy?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kozhipathy is 68.46%. Male literacy is 73.96% and female literacy is 63.08%.