Oorakam (Ct) - Thrissur
Oorakam (Ct) is a village situated in the Thrissur taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. Cherpu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Oorakam (Ct) village.
Oorakam (Ct) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nattika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thrissur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Oorakam (Ct) Location Map
The above map shows the geographical location of Oorakam (Ct) in Thrissur district of Kerala.
Nearby Villages of Oorakam (Ct)
Oorakam (Ct) 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Arattupuzha | East | 1.59 km |
| Cherpu (ct) | North-West | 2.56 km |
| Vallachira (ct) | North-East | 3.20 km |
| Inchamudi | West | 3.61 km |
| Karalam | South-West | 4.44 km |
| Palissery (ct) | North | 5.47 km |
| Pallippuram | North-West | 5.61 km |
| Venginissery (ct) | North | 5.66 km |
| Alappad | West | 5.80 km |
| Kodannur (ct) | North-West | 6.68 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Oorakam (Ct)
Oorakam (Ct) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pudukad, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Oorakam (Ct)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Oorakam (Ct) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Oorakam (Ct)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Oorakam (Ct) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Oorakam (Ct)
Where is Oorakam (Ct) located?
Oorakam (Ct) village is located in Thrissur Taluka, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Oorakam (Ct)?
The Gram Panchayat of Oorakam (Ct) is Cherpu.
What is the pincode of Oorakam (Ct)?
The pincode of Oorakam (Ct) is 680562.