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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kedavoor village has a total population of 15,336 people, consisting of 7,554 males and 7,782 females. The village has 3,739 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,301 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,490 literate and 1,846 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kedavoor are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population15,3367,5547,782
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,301651650
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,157577580
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331518
Literate Population13,4906,7236,767
Illiterate Population1,8468311,015

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
EngapuzhaSouth-East5.13 km
UnnikulamSouth-West5.47 km
RarothSouth6.20 km
KinalurWest6.83 km
PuthuppadiNorth-East7.17 km
KanthaladNorth-West7.86 km
KoorachunduWest7.97 km
SivapuramSouth-West8.64 km
VavadSouth9.80 km
Panangad (ct)West10.79 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kedavoor

Where is Kedavoor located?

Kedavoor village is located in Kothamangalam Taluka, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kedavoor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kedavoor is Paingottur.

What is the pincode of Kedavoor?

The pincode of Kedavoor is 686671.

What is the population of Kedavoor?

Kedavoor has a total population of 15,336, including 7,554 males and 7,782 females.

How many households are there in Kedavoor?

There are 3,739 households in Kedavoor.

What is the literacy rate in Kedavoor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kedavoor is 87.96%. Male literacy is 89.00% and female literacy is 86.96%.