Vadavannur - Chittur, Palakkad

Vadavannur is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Vadavannur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadavannur is 627669. The village covers a total geographical area of 1714 hectares and falls under the 678504 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Vadavannur

As per Census 2011, Vadavannur village has a total population of 17,126 people, consisting of 8,477 males and 8,649 females. The village has 3,927 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,588 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,462 literate and 3,664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadavannur

Vadavannur 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 Vadavannur

Vadavannur 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 Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Vadavannur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Vadavannur is about 23 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 Vadavannur

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

Health Facilities in Vadavannur

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

FAQs about Vadavannur