Kalkoonthal - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Kalkoonthal is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Nedumkandam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkoonthal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkoonthal is 628074. The village covers a total geographical area of 6277 hectares and falls under the 685514 pincode. Thodupuzha is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Kalkoonthal

As per Census 2011, Kalkoonthal village has a total population of 42,006 people, consisting of 21,158 males and 20,848 females. The village has 10,307 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 36,604 literate and 5,402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,997 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 272 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkoonthal

Kalkoonthal 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 Kalkoonthal

Kalkoonthal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thodupuzha to Kalkoonthal is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Kalkoonthal 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 Kalkoonthal

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

Health Facilities in Kalkoonthal

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

FAQs about Kalkoonthal