Vattavada - Devikulam, Idukki

Vattavada is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 122 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Vattavada village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vattavada is 628053. The village covers a total geographical area of 3178 hectares and falls under the 685615 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

Vattavada 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 Vattavada

According to the 2011 Census, Vattavada village had a total population of 3,292 people, including 1,690 males and 1,602 females, living in 901 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.73%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 67.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 644, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 572.

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

Nearby Villages of Vattavada

Vattavada 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 Vattavada

Vattavada 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 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Vattavada is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Vattavada is about 122 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vattavada

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

Health Facilities in Vattavada

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

FAQs about Vattavada