Karimpuzha-I - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Karimpuzha-I is a village situated in the Ottappalam taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottappalam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Karimpuzha serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Karimpuzha-I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karimpuzha-I is 627574. The village covers a total geographical area of 2691 hectares and falls under the 678597 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Karimpuzha-I village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Karimpuzha-I

According to the 2011 Census, Karimpuzha-I village had a total population of 19,287 people, including 9,189 males and 10,098 females, living in 4,208 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.23%, with male literacy at 93.43% and female literacy at 89.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,040, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Karimpuzha-I

Karimpuzha-I 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 Karimpuzha-I

Karimpuzha-I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ottappalam, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Karimpuzha-I is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Karimpuzha-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 Karimpuzha-I

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

Health Facilities in Karimpuzha-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 Karimpuzha-I village are given below:

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