Sreekrishnapuram -I - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Sreekrishnapuram -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 37 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Sreekrishnapuram serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Sreekrishnapuram -I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sreekrishnapuram -I is 627578. The village covers a total geographical area of 2027 hectares and falls under the 679513 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sreekrishnapuram -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 Sreekrishnapuram -I

According to the 2011 Census, Sreekrishnapuram -I village had a total population of 14,797 people, including 7,004 males and 7,793 females, living in 3,573 households. The sex ratio was 1,113 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.53%, with male literacy at 96.99% and female literacy at 92.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Sreekrishnapuram -I

Sreekrishnapuram -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 Sreekrishnapuram -I

Sreekrishnapuram -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 42.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Sreekrishnapuram -I is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Sreekrishnapuram -I is about 37 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 Sreekrishnapuram -I

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

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

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