Kannan Devan Hills - Devikulam, Idukki

Kannan Devan Hills is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 100 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Devikulam serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kannan Devan Hills village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannan Devan Hills is 628054. The village covers a total geographical area of 45689 hectares and falls under the 685616 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

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

Population of Kannan Devan Hills

According to the 2011 Census, Kannan Devan Hills village had a total population of 55,738 people, including 27,973 males and 27,765 females, living in 14,134 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.48%, with male literacy at 91.83% and female literacy at 79.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31,264, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,415.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannan Devan Hills

Kannan Devan Hills 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 Kannan Devan Hills

Kannan Devan Hills is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anaimalai Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Kannan Devan Hills is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kannan Devan Hills is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannan Devan Hills

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

Health Facilities in Kannan Devan Hills

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

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