Neduvathoor - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Neduvathoor is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Neduvathur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Neduvathoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neduvathoor is 628412. The village covers a total geographical area of 1970 hectares and falls under the 691505 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Neduvathoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kottarakkara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mavelikkara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Neduvathoor

According to the 2011 Census, Neduvathoor village had a total population of 24,749 people, including 11,768 males and 12,981 females, living in 6,478 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.55%, with male literacy at 97.78% and female literacy at 95.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Neduvathoor

Neduvathoor 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 Neduvathoor

Neduvathoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottarakara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Neduvathoor is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Neduvathoor is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neduvathoor

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

Health Facilities in Neduvathoor

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

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