Pidavoor - Pathanapuram, Kollam

Pidavoor is a village situated in the Pathanapuram taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Punalur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Thalavoor serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Pidavoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pidavoor is 628386. The village covers a total geographical area of 1667 hectares and falls under the 689695 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Pidavoor

According to the 2011 Census, Pidavoor village had a total population of 9,843 people, including 4,687 males and 5,156 females, living in 2,676 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.64%, with male literacy at 97.65% and female literacy at 93.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,281, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Pidavoor

Pidavoor 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 Pidavoor

Pidavoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Auvaneeswaram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Pidavoor is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Pidavoor is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pidavoor

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

Health Facilities in Pidavoor

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

FAQs about Pidavoor