Keezhanthoor - Devikulam, Idukki

Keezhanthoor is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 56 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Kanthalloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keezhanthoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keezhanthoor is 628050. The village covers a total geographical area of 6788 hectares and falls under the 685620 pincode. Coimbatore is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Keezhanthoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Keezhanthoor

As per Census 2011, Keezhanthoor village has a total population of 4,205 people, consisting of 2,082 males and 2,123 females. The village has 1,145 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 405 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,802 literate and 1,403 illiterate residents. Additionally, 814 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,583 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keezhanthoor

Keezhanthoor 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 Keezhanthoor

Keezhanthoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palani, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Coimbatore to Keezhanthoor is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Keezhanthoor is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keezhanthoor

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

Health Facilities in Keezhanthoor

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

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