Kedavoor - Kothamangalam, Ernakulam

Kedavoor is a village situated in the Kothamangalam taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothamangalam and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Paingottur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kedavoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kedavoor is 628045. The village covers a total geographical area of 2411 hectares and falls under the 686671 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Kedavoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Muvattupuzha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kedavoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kedavoor village had a total population of 15,336 people, including 7,554 males and 7,782 females, living in 3,739 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.12%, with male literacy at 97.39% and female literacy at 94.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kedavoor

Kedavoor is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kedavoor

Kedavoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chemancheri, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Kedavoor is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Kedavoor is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kedavoor

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kedavoor village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kedavoor

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kedavoor village are given below:

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