Agali - Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi, Palakkad

Agali is a village situated in the Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 37 km from Mannarkad and around 79 km from Palakkad. Agali village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agali is 627611. The village covers a total geographical area of 7600 hectares and falls under the 678581 pincode. Coimbatore is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Agali

According to the 2011 Census, Agali village had a total population of 22,327 people, including 11,239 males and 11,088 females, living in 5,783 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.89%, with male literacy at 84.19% and female literacy at 75.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 985, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7,935.

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 Population22,32711,23911,088
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,3461,1951,151
Scheduled Castes (SC)985505480
Scheduled Tribes (ST)7,9354,0073,928
Literate Population15,9628,4567,506
Illiterate Population6,3652,7833,582

Nearby Villages of Agali

Agali 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)
SholayurSouth-East8.76 km
KottatharaEast9.02 km
KallamalaSouth-West9.57 km
VelliangaduEast13.12 km
PalakkayamSouth-West14.03 km
Anaikatti (south)East14.85 km
Anaikatti (north)East15.55 km
PadavayalWest15.78 km
Anaikatti North R.f.East16.45 km
Gopanari R.f.North-East17.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Agali

Agali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottekad, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Coimbatore to Agali is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Agali is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agali

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

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

Health Facilities in Agali

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

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

FAQs about Agali

Where is Agali located?

Agali village is located in Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi Taluka, Palakkad district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Agali?

Agali is its own GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

What is the pincode of Agali?

The pincode of Agali is 678581.

What is the population of Agali?

Agali had a total population of 22,327, including 11,239 males and 11,088 females.

How many households are there in Agali?

Agali had 5,783 households.

What is the literacy rate in Agali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Agali was 79.89%. Male literacy was 84.19% and female literacy was 75.54%.