Pattithara - Pattambi, Palakkad

Pattithara is a village situated in the Pattambi taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 34 km from Ottappalam and around 74 km from Palakkad. Pattithara village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pattithara is 627586. The village covers a total geographical area of 2870 hectares and falls under the 679534 pincode. Kunnamkulam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Pattithara

According to the 2011 Census, Pattithara village had a total population of 33,157 people, including 15,657 males and 17,500 females, living in 6,962 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.09%, with male literacy at 95.32% and female literacy at 91.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,745, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 87.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population33,15715,65717,500
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4,0992,0732,026
Scheduled Castes (SC)6,7453,3083,437
Scheduled Tribes (ST)875136
Literate Population27,05012,94814,102
Illiterate Population6,1072,7093,398

Nearby Villages of Pattithara

Pattithara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KappurWest4.57 km
ParudurNorth-East4.95 km
Thrithala (ct)East5.40 km
AnakkaraNorth-West5.81 km
Muthuthala (ct)North-East7.85 km
VattamkulamWest8.06 km
Kuttippuram (ct)North-West8.70 km
Irimbiliyam (ct)North9.05 km
ThiruvegapuraNorth-East9.30 km
PerumpilavuSouth9.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pattithara

Pattithara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodumunda, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunnamkulam to Pattithara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Pattithara is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pattithara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pattithara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pattithara

Where is Pattithara located?

Pattithara village is located in Pattambi Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Pattithara?

Pattithara is its own GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

What is the pincode of Pattithara?

The pincode of Pattithara is 679534.

What is the population of Pattithara?

Pattithara had a total population of 33,157, including 15,657 males and 17,500 females.

How many households are there in Pattithara?

Pattithara had 6,962 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pattithara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pattithara was 93.09%. Male literacy was 95.32% and female literacy was 91.13%.