Ottappalam
Ottappalam is a Town and Taluka in Palakkad District of Kerala. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ottappalam Block (CD) is 05647. The total area of Ottappalam Taluka is 846 km², which includes 656.52 km² of rural area and 189.46 km² of urban area. Ottappalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1102 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ottappalam Taluka
Ottappalam Taluka has a total of 37 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ottappalam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalapara I | Ambalapara | Ottappalam (9 km) |
| 2 | Ambalapara Ii | Ambalapara | Ottappalam (7 km) |
| 3 | Anakkara | Anakkara | Ponnani (20 km) |
| 4 | Ananganadi | Ananganadi | Ottappalam (10 km) |
| 5 | Chalavara | Chalavara | Shoranur (9 km) |
| 6 | Chalissery | Chalisseri | Kunnamkulam (10 km) |
| 7 | Cherpulacherry | N/A | Ottappalam (16 km) |
| 8 | Kadampazhipuram I | Kadampazhipuram | Ottappalam (25 km) |
| 9 | Kadampazhipuram Ii | Kadampazhipuram | Palakkad (27 km) |
| 10 | Kappur | Kappur | Ponnani (10 km) |
| 11 | Karimpuzha I | Karimpuzha | Ottappalam (23 km) |
| 12 | Karimpuzha Ii | Karimpuzha | Ottappalam (25 km) |
| 13 | Koppam | Koppam | Shoranur (25 km) |
| 14 | Kulukkallur | Kulukkallur | Shoranur (15 km) |
| 15 | Lakkidi Perur I | Lakkidiperur | Ottappalam (8 km) |
| 16 | Lakkidi Perur Ii | Lakkidiperur | Ottappalam (6 km) |
| 17 | Muthuthala | Muthuthala | Ottappalam |
| 18 | Nagalassery | Nagalassery | Kunnamkulam (16 km) |
| 19 | Nellaya | Nellaya | Shoranur (15 km) |
| 20 | Ongallur I | Ongallur | Ottappalam |
| 21 | Ongallur Ii | Ongallur | Ottappalam |
| 22 | Parudur | Parudur | Shoranur (24 km) |
| 23 | Pattambi | N/A | Ottappalam |
| 24 | Pattithara | Pattithara | Kunnamkulam (20 km) |
| 25 | Sreekrishnapuram I | Sreekrishnapuram | Ottappalam (24 km) |
| 26 | Sreekrishnapuram Ii | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (17 km) |
| 27 | Thirumittacode I | Thirumittacode | Shoranur (16 km) |
| 28 | Thirumittacode Ii | Thirumittacode | Ottappalam |
| 29 | Thiruvegapura | Thiruvegapuram | Tirur (15 km) |
| 30 | Thrikkadeeri I | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (13 km) |
| 31 | Thrikkadeeri Ii | Thrikkadeeri | Ottappalam (20 km) |
| 32 | Thrithala | Thrithala | Ottappalam |
| 33 | Vallapuzha | Vallapuzha | Shoranur (12 km) |
| 34 | Vaniyamkulam I | Vaniamkulam | Shoranur (6 km) |
| 35 | Vaniyamkulam Ii | Vaniamkulam | Ottappalam |
| 36 | Vellinezhi | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (22 km) |
| 37 | Vilayur | Vilayur | Perinthalmanna (12 km) |
Population of Ottappalam Taluka
The population profile of Ottappalam Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ottappalam Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,30,692 | 6,79,867 | 2,50,825 |
| Male Population | 4,42,731 | 3,22,652 | 1,20,079 |
| Female Population | 4,87,961 | 3,57,215 | 1,30,746 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,09,741 | 81,583 | 28,158 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55,732 | 41,438 | 14,294 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,009 | 40,145 | 13,864 |
| Literate Population | 7,66,547 | 5,57,125 | 2,09,422 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,69,625 | 2,67,922 | 1,01,703 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,96,922 | 2,89,203 | 1,07,719 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,64,145 | 1,22,742 | 41,403 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 73,106 | 54,730 | 18,376 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 91,039 | 68,012 | 23,027 |
| Total Households | 2,01,045 | 1,45,859 | 55,186 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ottappalam Taluka is around 9,30,692 people. This includes 4,42,731 males and 4,87,961 females. Rural population is about 6,79,867 (3,22,652 males and 3,57,215 females), while urban population is nearly 2,50,825 (1,20,079 males and 1,30,746 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,09,741 of the population, with 55,732 boys and 54,009 girls. Rural areas have 81,583 children, and urban areas have about 28,158 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 7,66,547 literate people in Ottappalam Taluka, including 3,69,625 literate males and 3,96,922 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 5,57,125 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,09,422 people.
- About 1,64,145 people in Ottappalam Taluka are not literate, including 73,106 males and 91,039 females. Rural areas include 1,22,742 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 41,403 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,01,045 households, with 1,45,859 in villages and 55,186 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ottappalam Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,35,511 | 99,516 | 35,995 |
| SC Male Population | 65,822 | 48,240 | 17,582 |
| SC Female Population | 69,689 | 51,276 | 18,413 |
| Total ST Population | 1,727 | 1,406 | 321 |
| ST Male Population | 843 | 682 | 161 |
| ST Female Population | 884 | 724 | 160 |
| Population Density | 1,100 / km² | 1,036 / km² | 1,324 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ottappalam Taluka is approximately 1,35,511 people, including 65,822 males and 69,689 females. Around 99,516 people live in rural parts. Nearly 35,995 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ottappalam Taluka is about 1,727 people, including 843 males and 884 females. Around 1,406 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 321 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,100 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,036 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,324 people per sq. km.