Pallassana - Chittur, Palakkad

Pallassana is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Pallassana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pallassana is 627670. The village covers a total geographical area of 2937 hectares and falls under the 678505 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pallassana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Pallassana

As per Census 2011, Pallassana village has a total population of 23,581 people, consisting of 11,718 males and 11,863 females. The village has 5,457 households and a sex ratio of 1,012 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,210 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,044 literate and 5,537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,204 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pallassana

Pallassana 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 Pallassana

Pallassana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vadakannikapurm, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Pallassana is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Pallassana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pallassana

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

Health Facilities in Pallassana

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

FAQs about Pallassana