Kodom

Kodom is a village located in Hosdurg taluka of Kasaragod district in Kerala, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Kanhangad (tehsildar office) and 60km away from district headquarter Kasaragod. As per 2009 stats, Kodombellur is the gram panchayat of Kodom village.

Here you can discover what makes Kodom unique in its vibrant Hosdurg-Kasaragod region. You’ll see Kodom’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kodom

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kodom is 627142. The village spans a total geographical area of 1972 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 671531. Kanhangad is nearest town to Kodom village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kodom village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kanhangad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kodom

Population of Kodom

According to the 2011 Census, Kodom has a total population of about 6,915, with approximately 3,341 males and 3,574 females. The sex ratio is around 1069 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 720 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,532. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.84%, with male literacy at about 76.41% and female literacy near 69.50%. There are around 1,659 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kodom's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kodom

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kodom. As per the 2011 stats, Kodom had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kodom

Knowing the nearby villages of Kodom helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kodom.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kodom