Rajakumari - Udumbanchola, Idukki

Rajakumari is a village situated in the Udumbanchola taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumkandam and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Rajakumari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajakumari is 628066. The village covers a total geographical area of 4454 hectares and falls under the 685619 pincode. Thodupuzha is the nearest town, located about 112 km away.

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

Population of Rajakumari

As per Census 2011, Rajakumari village has a total population of 16,253 people, consisting of 8,127 males and 8,126 females. The village has 4,233 households and a sex ratio of 999 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,433 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,266 literate and 2,987 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 276 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajakumari

Rajakumari 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 Rajakumari

Rajakumari 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 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thodupuzha to Rajakumari is about 112 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Rajakumari is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajakumari

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

Health Facilities in Rajakumari

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

FAQs about Rajakumari