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 information the sub-district code of Ottappalam Block (CD) is 05647. Total area of ottappalam taluka is 846 km² including 656.52 km² rural area and 189.46 km² urban area. Ottappalam taluka has a population of 9,30,692 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,50,825 while rural population is 6,79,867. Ottappalam has a sex ratio of approximately 1102 females for every 1,000 males. Ottappalam taluka has a population density of 1100 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,01,045 houses in the sub-district, including 55,186 urban houses and 1,45,859 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 82.36% population of ottappalam taluka is literate, out of which 83.49% males and 81.34% females are literate.

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.

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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ottappalam Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.