All Information About Ottappalam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Ottappalam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Ottappalam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Palakkad District of Kerala State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Ottappalam - ഒറ്റപ്പാലം |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5647 |
| District | Palakkad |
| Census Code 2011 | 5647 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 12 |
| Number of Villages | 24 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Palakkad (Code: 496) |
| Assembly Constituency | Ottappalam (Code: 3811) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Ottappalam | Data Not Found ( Data Not Found) |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ottappalam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
930,692
M: 442,731
F: 487,961 |
| Rural |
679,867
M: 322,652
F: 357,215 |
| Urban |
250,825
M: 120,079
F: 130,746 |
Number of Households: 201,045
Population Distribution
Total: 930,692 (Male: 442,731, Female: 487,961)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 109,741 (Male: 55,732, Female: 54,009)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 135,511 (Male: 65,822, Female: 69,689)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,727 (Male: 843, Female: 884)
Literate Population
Total: 766,547 (Male: 369,625, Female: 396,922)
Illiterate Population
Total: 164,145 (Male: 73,106, Female: 91,039)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 285,458 (Male: 223,182, Female: 62,276)
Main Workers
Total: 238,556 (Male: 193,033, Female: 45,523)
Marginal Workers
Total: 46,902 (Male: 30,149, Female: 16,753)
Non-Workers
Total: 645,234 (Male: 219,549, Female: 425,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,662 (Male: 12,149, Female: 1,513)
- Agricultural Laborers: 34,812 (Male: 23,452, Female: 11,360)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,011 (Male: 4,043, Female: 968)
- Other Workers: 185,071 (Male: 153,389, Female: 31,682)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,451 (Male: 1,748, Female: 703)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,133 (Male: 6,455, Female: 4,678)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,228 (Male: 769, Female: 459)
- Other Workers: 32,090 (Male: 21,177, Female: 10,913)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Ottappalam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
930,692
M: 442,731
F: 487,961 |
| Rural |
679,867
M: 322,652
F: 357,215 |
| Urban |
250,825
M: 120,079
F: 130,746 |
Number of Households: 201,045
Population Distribution
Total: 930,692 (Male: 442,731, Female: 487,961)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 109,741 (Male: 55,732, Female: 54,009)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 135,511 (Male: 65,822, Female: 69,689)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,727 (Male: 843, Female: 884)
Literate Population
Total: 766,547 (Male: 369,625, Female: 396,922)
Illiterate Population
Total: 164,145 (Male: 73,106, Female: 91,039)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 285,458 (Male: 223,182, Female: 62,276)
Main Workers
Total: 238,556 (Male: 193,033, Female: 45,523)
Marginal Workers
Total: 46,902 (Male: 30,149, Female: 16,753)
Non-Workers
Total: 645,234 (Male: 219,549, Female: 425,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 13,662 (Male: 12,149, Female: 1,513)
- Agricultural Laborers: 34,812 (Male: 23,452, Female: 11,360)
- Household Industry Workers: 5,011 (Male: 4,043, Female: 968)
- Other Workers: 185,071 (Male: 153,389, Female: 31,682)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,451 (Male: 1,748, Female: 703)
- Agricultural Laborers: 11,133 (Male: 6,455, Female: 4,678)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,228 (Male: 769, Female: 459)
- Other Workers: 32,090 (Male: 21,177, Female: 10,913)
Grampanchayat List of Ottappalam Tehsil/Taluka
Ottappalam Tehsil comprises 12 Gram Panchayats and 24 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Ottappalam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottappalam
Ottappalam is located in the Palakkad District of Kerala State, India.
Ottappalam Tehsil has 24 villages.
Ottappalam has a total of 12 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Ottappalam is 930,692.
In Ottappalam, there are 442,731 males and 487,961 females.
There are 109,741 children in Ottappalam, comprising 55,732 males and 54,009 females.
In Ottappalam, the literate population is 766,547 (369,625 males and 396,922 females). The illiterate population is 164,145 (73,106 males and 91,039 females).