Ottapalam

Ottapalam is a town in the Ottapalam taluk in the Palakkad district, state of Kerala, India. It is also the headquarters of the taluk. Situated on the banks of the Bharathappuzha river (also called the Nila or Perar), it has a rich cultural heritage and has played host to many historic events. It is famous as the location for several films. Even though a part of Palakkad district, it has a very different culture as compared to Palakkad, situated 35 km east to Ottapalam. Being headquarters of the taluk, it is one of the municipalities of the district. It is the first Computerised Taluk Office in India. Ottapalam was declared as one of the 18 urban areas in Kerala as an AMRUT city (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) on 25 June 2015 and the establishment of the Country's first Defence Park at KINFRA park on 12 July 2015. It is expected that the Town will see a major change in its infrastructure and facilities in the coming few years. Chinakathoor Pooram held every year at Chinakkathoor Temple is a famous event, It is one of the biggest festival in Kerala. It used to be a major town of Nedunganad and later became part of Valluvanad Taluk during the reign of the Zamorins of Calicut. Ottapalam is connected to India's railway network byShornur-Palakkad Railway Line. The principal spoken language is Malayalam.

Ottapalam (Lok Sabha constituency)

Ottapalam was a Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala. The seat was reserved for scheduled castes.

Assembly segments

Ottapalam Lok Sabha constituency is composed of the following assembly segments:

Members of Parliament

This constituency is no more..

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