Ozhalapathy - Chittur, Palakkad

Ozhalapathy is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Vadakarapathy serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Ozhalapathy village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ozhalapathy is 627661. The village covers a total geographical area of 2293 hectares and falls under the 678557 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Ozhalapathy

According to the 2011 Census, Ozhalapathy village had a total population of 8,742 people, including 4,306 males and 4,436 females, living in 2,386 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.16%, with male literacy at 80.34% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 928, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 601.

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

Nearby Villages of Ozhalapathy

Ozhalapathy 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 Ozhalapathy

Ozhalapathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Walayar, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Ozhalapathy is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Ozhalapathy is about 40 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 Ozhalapathy

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

Health Facilities in Ozhalapathy

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

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