Ambalapara - I - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Ambalapara - I is a village situated in the Ottappalam taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottappalam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Ambalapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambalapara - I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambalapara - I is 627593. The village covers a total geographical area of 2089 hectares and falls under the 679512 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Ambalapara - I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Ottappalam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palakkad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ambalapara - I

As per Census 2011, Ambalapara - I village has a total population of 13,387 people, consisting of 6,421 males and 6,966 females. The village has 3,126 households and a sex ratio of 1,084 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,973 literate and 2,414 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ambalapara - I are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population13,3876,4216,966
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,250671579
Scheduled Castes (SC)2,2561,1111,145
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population10,9735,3735,600
Illiterate Population2,4141,0481,366

Nearby Villages of Ambalapara - I

Ambalapara - I 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 Ambalapara - I

Ambalapara - I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Ambalapara - I.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Ambalapara - I is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Ambalapara - I is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ambalapara - I

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Ambalapara - I

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Ambalapara - I

Where is Ambalapara - I located?

Ambalapara - I village is located in Ottappalam Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ambalapara - I?

The Gram Panchayat of Ambalapara - I is Ambalapara.

What is the pincode of Ambalapara - I?

The pincode of Ambalapara - I is 679512.

What is the population of Ambalapara - I?

Ambalapara - I has a total population of 13,387, including 6,421 males and 6,966 females.

How many households are there in Ambalapara - I?

There are 3,126 households in Ambalapara - I.

What is the literacy rate in Ambalapara - I?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ambalapara - I is 81.97%. Male literacy is 83.68% and female literacy is 80.39%.