Attoor - Talappilly, Thrissur
Attoor is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Mullurkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Attoor village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Attoor is 627732. The village covers a total geographical area of 4796 hectares and falls under the 680583 pincode. Shoranur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Attoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chelakkara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alathur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Attoor
As per Census 2011, Attoor village has a total population of 7,327 people, consisting of 3,473 males and 3,854 females. The village has 1,590 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 850 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,843 literate and 1,484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 974 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 78 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Attoor are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,327 | 3,473 | 3,854 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 850 | 434 | 416 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 974 | 480 | 494 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 78 | 32 | 46 |
| Literate Population | 5,843 | 2,835 | 3,008 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,484 | 638 | 846 |
Nearby Villages of Attoor
Attoor is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Attoor
Attoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Attoor.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shoranur to Attoor is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Attoor is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Attoor
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Attoor village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Attoor
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Attoor village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Attoor
Where is Attoor located?
Attoor village is located in Talappilly Taluka, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Attoor?
The Gram Panchayat of Attoor is Mullurkara.
What is the pincode of Attoor?
The pincode of Attoor is 680583.
What is the population of Attoor?
Attoor has a total population of 7,327, including 3,473 males and 3,854 females.
How many households are there in Attoor?
There are 1,590 households in Attoor.
What is the literacy rate in Attoor?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Attoor is 79.75%. Male literacy is 81.63% and female literacy is 78.05%.