Vaniyamkulam-I - Ottappalam, Palakkad

Vaniyamkulam-I is a village situated in the Ottappalam taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottappalam and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Vaniamkulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vaniyamkulam-I village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vaniyamkulam-I is 627591. The village covers a total geographical area of 1548 hectares and falls under the 679523 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Vaniyamkulam-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 Shoranur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Palakkad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vaniyamkulam-I

According to the 2011 Census, Vaniyamkulam-I village had a total population of 15,965 people, including 7,569 males and 8,396 females, living in 3,813 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.53%, with male literacy at 95.10% and female literacy at 90.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,700, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Vaniyamkulam-I

Vaniyamkulam-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 Vaniyamkulam-I

Vaniyamkulam-I is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mannanur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Vaniyamkulam-I is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Vaniyamkulam-I is about 39 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 Vaniyamkulam-I

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

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

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