Koppam - Pattambi, Palakkad

Koppam is a village situated in the Pattambi taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 35 km from Ottappalam and around 77 km from Palakkad. Koppam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koppam is 627585. The village covers a total geographical area of 2585 hectares and falls under the 679307 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Koppam

According to the 2011 Census, Koppam village had a total population of 30,169 people, including 14,498 males and 15,671 females, living in 6,103 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.98%, with male literacy at 95.76% and female literacy at 92.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Koppam

Koppam 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 Koppam

Koppam 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 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Koppam is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Koppam is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koppam

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

Health Facilities in Koppam

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

FAQs about Koppam