Pampadumpara - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Pampadumpara is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Pampadumpara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pampadumpara is 628076. The village covers a total geographical area of 3619 hectares and falls under the 685553 pincode. Kambam is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Pampadumpara

As per Census 2011, Pampadumpara village has a total population of 17,336 people, consisting of 8,570 males and 8,766 females. The village has 4,351 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,621 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,775 literate and 2,561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 205 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pampadumpara

Pampadumpara 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 Pampadumpara

Pampadumpara 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 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kambam to Pampadumpara is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Pampadumpara 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 Pampadumpara

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

Health Facilities in Pampadumpara

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

FAQs about Pampadumpara