Marayoor - Devikulam, Idukki

Marayoor is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Marayoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marayoor is 628049. The village covers a total geographical area of 10807 hectares and falls under the 685614 pincode. Udumalpet is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Marayoor 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 Marayoor

As per Census 2011, Marayoor village has a total population of 12,399 people, consisting of 6,192 males and 6,207 females. The village has 3,307 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,558 literate and 3,841 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,990 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3,436 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Marayoor

Marayoor 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 Marayoor

Marayoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pollachi Jn, while the nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udumalpet to Marayoor is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Marayoor is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marayoor

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

Health Facilities in Marayoor

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

FAQs about Marayoor