Chalavara - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Chalavara is a village situated in the Ottappalam taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottappalam and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Chalavara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalavara is 627583. The village covers a total geographical area of 2790 hectares and falls under the 679505 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Chalavara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shoranur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palakkad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chalavara

According to the 2011 Census, Chalavara village had a total population of 23,466 people, including 11,097 males and 12,369 females, living in 5,116 households. The sex ratio was 1,115 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.14%, with male literacy at 94.40% and female literacy at 90.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,008, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chalavara

Chalavara 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 Chalavara

Chalavara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vailapuzha, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Chalavara is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Chalavara is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalavara

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

Health Facilities in Chalavara

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

FAQs about Chalavara