Kudayathoor - Thodupuzha, Idukki

Kudayathoor is a village situated in the Thodupuzha taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thodupuzha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Kudayathoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudayathoor is 628101. The village covers a total geographical area of 2093 hectares and falls under the 685590 pincode. Thodupuzha is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kudayathoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Idukki Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kudayathoor

As per Census 2011, Kudayathoor village has a total population of 10,080 people, consisting of 5,005 males and 5,075 females. The village has 2,463 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 881 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,934 literate and 1,146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 429 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,369 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudayathoor

Kudayathoor 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 Kudayathoor

Kudayathoor 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 43.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thodupuzha to Kudayathoor is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kudayathoor 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 Kudayathoor

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

Health Facilities in Kudayathoor

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

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