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 GRAMA 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 President serving as the elected head.

Population of Kozhipathy

According to the 2011 Census, Kozhipathy village had a total population of 12,265 people, including 6,071 males and 6,194 females, living in 3,318 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.00%, with male literacy at 81.58% and female literacy at 68.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,511, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 920.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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