Ottappalam: A Town and Taluka in Palakkad district
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Ottappalam is a town and Taluka in the Palakkad district of the Kerala. In India, a Taluka is a subdivision of a district responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a specific area within the district. Talukas play a crucial role in the local governance structure, contributing significantly to the development and administration of their communities.
According to the 2011 census The total area of Ottappalam Taluka is 846 km², with a population of 930692 people. The population density is 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre, and there are approximately 201045 houses in the sub district.
Ottappalam Taluka comprises about 37 villages. Below is a list of these villages along with information about their respective gram panchayats and the nearest town:
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambalapara I | Ambalapara | Ottappalam (9 km) |
| 2 | Ambalapara Ii | Ambalapara | Ottappalam (7 km) |
| 3 | Anakkara | Anakkara | Ponnani (20 km) |
| 4 | Ananganadi | Ananganadi | Ottappalam (10 km) |
| 5 | Chalavara | Chalavara | Shoranur (9 km) |
| 6 | Chalissery | Chalisseri | Kunnamkulam (10 km) |
| 7 | Cherpulacherry | Ottappalam (16 km) | |
| 8 | Kadampazhipuram I | Kadampazhipuram | Ottappalam (25 km) |
| 9 | Kadampazhipuram Ii | Kadampazhipuram | Palakkad (27 km) |
| 10 | Kappur | Kappur | Ponnani (10 km) |
| 11 | Karimpuzha I | Karimpuzha | Ottappalam (23 km) |
| 12 | Karimpuzha Ii | Karimpuzha | Ottappalam (25 km) |
| 13 | Koppam | Koppam | Shoranur (25 km) |
| 14 | Kulukkallur | Kulukkallur | Shoranur (15 km) |
| 15 | Lakkidi Perur I | Lakkidiperur | Ottappalam (8 km) |
| 16 | Lakkidi Perur Ii | Lakkidiperur | Ottappalam (6 km) |
| 17 | Muthuthala | Muthuthala | Ottappalam |
| 18 | Nagalassery | Nagalassery | Kunnamkulam (16 km) |
| 19 | Nellaya | Nellaya | Shoranur (15 km) |
| 20 | Ongallur I | Ongallur | Ottappalam |
| 21 | Ongallur Ii | Ongallur | Ottappalam |
| 22 | Parudur | Parudur | Shoranur (24 km) |
| 23 | Pattambi | Ottappalam | |
| 24 | Pattithara | Pattithara | Kunnamkulam (20 km) |
| 25 | Sreekrishnapuram I | Sreekrishnapuram | Ottappalam (24 km) |
| 26 | Sreekrishnapuram Ii | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (17 km) |
| 27 | Thirumittacode I | Thirumittacode | Shoranur (16 km) |
| 28 | Thirumittacode Ii | Thirumittacode | Ottappalam |
| 29 | Thiruvegapura | Thiruvegapuram | Tirur (15 km) |
| 30 | Thrikkadeeri I | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (13 km) |
| 31 | Thrikkadeeri Ii | Thrikkadeeri | Ottappalam (20 km) |
| 32 | Thrithala | Thrithala | Ottappalam |
| 33 | Vallapuzha | Vallapuzha | Shoranur (12 km) |
| 34 | Vaniyamkulam I | Vaniamkulam | Shoranur (6 km) |
| 35 | Vaniyamkulam Ii | Vaniamkulam | Ottappalam |
| 36 | Vellinezhi | Pookkottukavu | Ottappalam (22 km) |
| 37 | Vilayur | Vilayur | Perinthalmanna (12 km) |
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 679867 | 250825 | 930692 |
| Male Population | 322652 | 120079 | 442731 |
| Female Population | 357215 | 130746 | 487961 | Population Density | 1036 / km² | 1324 / km² | 1,100 / km² |
The distribution of households in the Ottappalam is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 145859 | 55186 | 201045 |
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Q: What is Ottappalam?
A: Ottappalam is a town and in the Palakkad district of the Kerala.
Q: What is the total area of Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The total area of Ottappalam Taluka is 846 km².
Q: What is the population of Ottappalam Taluka according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Ottappalam Taluka is 930692.
Q: What is the population density of Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The population density of Ottappalam Taluka is 1,100 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Q: How many houses are there in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: There are approximately 201045 houses in Ottappalam Taluka.
Q: How many villages are there in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: There are about 37 villages in Ottappalam Taluka.
Q: Which is the largest village by population in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The largest village by population in Ottappalam Taluka is Nellaya, with 36146 people.
Q: Which is the smallest village by population in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The smallest village by population in Ottappalam Taluka is Muthuthala, with 0 people.
Q: Which is the largest village by area in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The largest village by area in Ottappalam Taluka is Vellinezhi, with 3118 km².
Q: Which is the smallest village by area in Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The smallest village by area in Ottappalam Taluka is Muthuthala, with 0 km².
Q: What is the male population of Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The male population of Ottappalam Taluka is 442731.
Q: What is the female population of Ottappalam Taluka?
A: The female population of Ottappalam Taluka is 487961.
Q: How many villages in Ottappalam Taluka have a population of less than 100?
A: There are 7 villages in Ottappalam Taluka with a population of less than 100.
Q: How many villages in Ottappalam Taluka have a population of 5000 and above?
A: There is 30 village in Ottappalam Taluka with a population of 5000 and above.
| Total Population | Villages in Sub District Of Ottappalam |
|---|---|
| Less than 100 | 7 |
| 5000 And Above | 30 |
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