Geography

Karakurissi Grama Panchayat is a rural local self-government area in the Palakkad District of Kerala. It lies in the Mannarkkad region, about 32–33 km from Palakkad town and close to NH 966.

Geography of Karakurissi Grama Panchayat

  • Location: Situated in eastern Palakkad district under Mannarkkad Taluk.
  • Area: Around 26–27 sq. km.
  • Terrain: Mostly rural landscape with:
    • small hills and slopes,
    • agricultural plains,
    • coconut groves,
    • paddy fields,
    • and scattered rocky hillocks.
      Parts of the area have laterite soil and undulating topography. 

Boundaries

According to local body records, the panchayat is bordered by:

  • North: Tachampara and Mannarkkad Panchayats
  • South: Kadampazhipuram Panchayat
  • East: Tachampara and Karimba Panchayats
  • West: Kumaramputhur and Karimba Panchayats 

Climate

The region has a tropical monsoon climate with:

  • heavy rainfall during southwest monsoon,
  • warm summers,
  • and moderate temperatures throughout the year. 

Natural Features

Important geographical characteristics include:

  • fertile agricultural land,
  • nearby forested areas of the Western Ghats region,
  • streams and seasonal water channels,
  • and proximity to tourist/nature areas such as Kanjirapuzha Dam. 

Population and Settlement

  • Population: nearly 32,000 (2011 Census estimate).
  • Main settlement areas include Vazhempuram and surrounding rural wards.