Sholayur - Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi, Palakkad

Sholayur is a village situated in the Tribal Taluk Office Attappadi taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 65 km from Mannarkad and around 105 km from Palakkad. Sholayar serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Sholayur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sholayur is 627613. The village covers a total geographical area of 9596 hectares and falls under the 678581 pincode. Coimbatore is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Sholayur 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 Sholayur

According to the 2011 Census, Sholayur village had a total population of 7,012 people, including 3,507 males and 3,505 females, living in 1,885 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.43%, with male literacy at 76.75% and female literacy at 66.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,658.

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

Nearby Villages of Sholayur

Sholayur 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 Sholayur

Sholayur 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 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Coimbatore to Sholayur is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Sholayur is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sholayur

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

Health Facilities in Sholayur

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

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