Kodikulam - Thodupuzha, Idukki

Kodikulam is a village situated in the Thodupuzha taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thodupuzha and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Kodikulam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodikulam is 628085. The village covers a total geographical area of 2953 hectares and falls under the 685582 pincode. Thodupuzha is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kodikulam

As per Census 2011, Kodikulam village has a total population of 12,741 people, consisting of 6,311 males and 6,430 females. The village has 3,192 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,058 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,158 literate and 1,583 illiterate residents. Additionally, 585 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kodikulam

Kodikulam 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 Kodikulam

Kodikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thodupuzha to Kodikulam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kodikulam is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodikulam

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

Health Facilities in Kodikulam

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

FAQs about Kodikulam