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

According to the 2011 Census, Keezhanthoor village had a total population of 4,205 people, including 2,082 males and 2,123 females, living in 1,145 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.74%, with male literacy at 79.12% and female literacy at 68.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 814, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,583.

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

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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