Ayyappancoil - Idukki

Ayyappancoil is a village situated in the Idukki taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 40 km from Nedumkandam and around 50 km from Painavu. Ayyappancoil village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ayyappancoil is 628080. The village covers a total geographical area of 8573 hectares and falls under the 685507 pincode. Kattappana is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Ayyappancoil village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peerumade Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Idukki Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ayyappancoil

As per Census 2011, Ayyappancoil village has a total population of 34,267 people, consisting of 16,943 males and 17,324 females. The village has 8,736 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 3,184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 29,068 literate and 5,199 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,030 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,821 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Ayyappancoil

Ayyappancoil 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 Ayyappancoil

Ayyappancoil is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kattappana to Ayyappancoil is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Ayyappancoil is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ayyappancoil

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

Health Facilities in Ayyappancoil

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

FAQs about Ayyappancoil