Poopara - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Poopara is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Santhanpara serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Poopara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poopara is 628065. The village covers a total geographical area of 4105 hectares and falls under the 685613 pincode. Bodinaikannur is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

Poopara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Poopara

According to the 2011 Census, Poopara village had a total population of 8,231 people, including 4,137 males and 4,094 females, living in 2,267 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.93%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 69.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Poopara

Poopara 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 Poopara

Poopara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palani, 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 Bodinaikannur to Poopara is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Poopara is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poopara

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

Health Facilities in Poopara

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

FAQs about Poopara