Valiyavallampathy - Chittur, Palakkad
Valiyavallampathy is a village situated in the Chittur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chittur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Kozhinjampara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Valiyavallampathy village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Valiyavallampathy is 627664. The village covers a total geographical area of 1979 hectares and falls under the 678557 pincode. Chittur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Valiyavallampathy village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Valiyavallampathy
As per Census 2011, Valiyavallampathy village has a total population of 12,864 people, consisting of 6,342 males and 6,522 females. The village has 3,196 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 9,553 literate and 3,311 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 46 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Valiyavallampathy are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,864 | 6,342 | 6,522 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,133 | 596 | 537 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,209 | 605 | 604 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 28 | 18 |
| Literate Population | 9,553 | 5,024 | 4,529 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,311 | 1,318 | 1,993 |
Nearby Villages of Valiyavallampathy
Valiyavallampathy is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Valiyavallampathy
Valiyavallampathy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chittur to Valiyavallampathy is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Valiyavallampathy 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 Valiyavallampathy
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Valiyavallampathy village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Valiyavallampathy
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Valiyavallampathy village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Valiyavallampathy
Where is Valiyavallampathy located?
Valiyavallampathy village is located in Chittur Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Valiyavallampathy?
The Gram Panchayat of Valiyavallampathy is Kozhinjampara.
What is the pincode of Valiyavallampathy?
The pincode of Valiyavallampathy is 678557.
What is the population of Valiyavallampathy?
Valiyavallampathy has a total population of 12,864, including 6,342 males and 6,522 females.
How many households are there in Valiyavallampathy?
There are 3,196 households in Valiyavallampathy.
What is the literacy rate in Valiyavallampathy?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Valiyavallampathy is 74.26%. Male literacy is 79.22% and female literacy is 69.44%.