Kidangoor - Meenachil, Kottayam

Kidangoor is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kidangoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kidangoor is 628131. The village covers a total geographical area of 2984 hectares and falls under the 686584 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kidangoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kaduthuruthy Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kottayam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kidangoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kidangoor village had a total population of 25,170 people, including 12,454 males and 12,716 females, living in 6,193 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 97.44%, with male literacy at 97.73% and female literacy at 97.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,621, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Kidangoor

Kidangoor 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 Kidangoor

Kidangoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Kidangoor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Kidangoor is about 20 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 Kidangoor

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

Health Facilities in Kidangoor

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

FAQs about Kidangoor