Nemmara - Chittur, Palakkad

Nemmara is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Nemmara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nemmara is 627672. The village covers a total geographical area of 1589 hectares and falls under the 678508 pincode. Palakkad is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Nemmara

According to the 2011 Census, Nemmara village had a total population of 18,745 people, including 9,105 males and 9,640 females, living in 4,564 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.72%, with male literacy at 93.20% and female literacy at 82.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,314, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Nemmara

Nemmara 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 Nemmara

Nemmara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kollengode, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palakkad to Nemmara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Nemmara is about 30 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 Nemmara

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

Health Facilities in Nemmara

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

FAQs about Nemmara