At a Glance
Koppam Grama Panchayat is a beautiful village and local self-governing area that falls within the boundaries of Pattambi Taluk, which is of great cultural and administrative importance in Palakkad district of Kerala. It combines the agricultural tradition of Valluvanadan with the amenities of a developing city.
Geography & Climate
🌐 Terrain & Landscape
Koppam shares boundaries with neighboring local bodies including Kulukkallur, Vallapuzha, Ongallur, Muthuthala, Thiruvegappura, Vilayur, and Pattambi Municipality. The regional landscape is typically midland terrain, beautifully characterized by rich valleys, low-lying paddy fields, small hills, and natural freshwater streams that define its rural topography.
☀️ Climate & Monsoons
The region experiences a tropical climate with hot summers and significant rainfall. Temperatures typically peak during March and April. It receives heavy precipitation from the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) and the Northeast Monsoon (October to November), maintaining the local water table and feeding its agrarian layout.
Main Livelihood
Historically deep-rooted in traditional fields, the economic landscape of Koppam Gramapanchayath is driven by a healthy mix of agriculture, commercial retail, and remittance.
- Agriculture & Allied Sectors: A significant portion of the resident population depends directly or indirectly on farming, dairy production, and local animal husbandry.
- Foreign Remittances: Like much of the Valluvanad region, non-resident Keralites (NRIs) working in Middle Eastern countries contribute substantially to the local household income and real estate growth.
- Trade and Small Businesses: Koppam town center functions as a fast-growing commercial hub for neighboring villages, providing lively business opportunities in retail, construction materials, and services.
Agricultural Profile & Main Crops
The rich alluvial and laterite soil composition combined with steady monsoon showers favors both food crops and cash crop cultivations.
| Crop Type | Primary Varieties cultivated |
|---|---|
| Food Crops | Paddy (Rice) is traditionally grown in widespread wet fields (Yelas). Varieties of vegetables and tubers are also farmed seasonally. |
| Plantation Crops | Coconut plantations and Areca nut (Betel nut) groves form a major share of the household land utilization. |
| Cash Crops | Rubber plantations occupy many elevated dry plots. Banana (especially Neran variety) is widely grown as an intercrop. |
Demographic Information
According to the latest statistics, the local population of Koppam maintains a high literacy rate and an excellent gender ratio.
| Total Population | 30,169 |
| Males | 14,498 |
| Females | 15,671 |
| Total Households | 6,103 |
| Literacy Rate | 92.95% |
Constituencies and Representatives
The representative who serves as the voice of development for this region in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Represents the constituency in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.
Official Administrative Codes
The unique identification codes assigned to this local body for various e-governance systems and coordination of state-central government projects are listed below:
| System | Official Code | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government Directory Code (LGD) | 221673 | The unique identification number in the Bharat Directory of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. |
| LSG Localbody Code | G090201 | The code used by the Local Self Government Department of Kerala for internal filings and records. |
| State Election Commission Code (SEC) | G09008 | The code assigned by the State Election Commission for managing and conducting local body elections. |
🏢 Social Infrastructure
Extensive public systems have been set up in this locality to satisfy the basic educational and healthcare needs of the residents:
- 13 Public Schools: Facilities for primary education and higher studies.
- 26 Anganwadis: Centers for child care and pre-school education.
- 5 Health Sub-centers: Ensuring primary medical treatment and health awareness at the rural level.
📍 Geographic Location
The latitude and longitude coordinates for marking this region on Global Positioning System (GPS) maps:
Longitude: 76.186269
(10°51'23.98" N, 76°11'5.78" E)