Nellaya - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Nellaya is a village situated in the Ottappalam taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottappalam and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Nellaya village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nellaya is 627571. The village covers a total geographical area of 2741 hectares and falls under the 679335 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nellaya 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 Nellaya

According to the 2011 Census, Nellaya village had a total population of 36,146 people, including 16,888 males and 19,258 females, living in 7,282 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.91%, with male literacy at 95.44% and female literacy at 92.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,670, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Nellaya

Nellaya 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 Nellaya

Nellaya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kulukkalur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Nellaya is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Nellaya 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 Nellaya

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

Health Facilities in Nellaya

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

FAQs about Nellaya