Karunapuram - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Karunapuram is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Karunapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karunapuram is 628077. The village covers a total geographical area of 5321 hectares and falls under the 685552 pincode. Kambum is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Karunapuram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Karunapuram

As per Census 2011, Karunapuram village has a total population of 30,473 people, consisting of 15,084 males and 15,389 females. The village has 7,571 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 3,036 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 26,348 literate and 4,125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,102 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karunapuram

Karunapuram 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 Karunapuram

Karunapuram 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 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kambum to Karunapuram is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Karunapuram is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karunapuram

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

Health Facilities in Karunapuram

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

FAQs about Karunapuram