Kottakamboor - Devikulam, Idukki

Kottakamboor is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Vattavada serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kottakamboor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottakamboor is 628052. The village covers a total geographical area of 3603 hectares and falls under the 685615 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 118 km away.

Kottakamboor 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 Kottakamboor

According to the 2011 Census, Kottakamboor village had a total population of 2,405 people, including 1,249 males and 1,156 females, living in 660 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.58%, with male literacy at 73.90% and female literacy at 48.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 259, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,010.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottakamboor

Kottakamboor 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 Kottakamboor

Kottakamboor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palani, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Kottakamboor is about 118 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kottakamboor is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottakamboor

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

Health Facilities in Kottakamboor

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

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