Kaduthuruthy - Vaikom, Kottayam

Kaduthuruthy is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Kaduthuruthy village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaduthuruthy is 628143. The village covers a total geographical area of 1862 hectares and falls under the 686613 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kaduthuruthy 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 Kaduthuruthy

According to the 2011 Census, Kaduthuruthy village had a total population of 19,352 people, including 9,609 males and 9,743 females, living in 4,722 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.81%, with male literacy at 97.69% and female literacy at 95.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,757, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaduthuruthy

Kaduthuruthy 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 Kaduthuruthy

Kaduthuruthy is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaikam Road, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Kaduthuruthy is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Kaduthuruthy is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaduthuruthy

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

Health Facilities in Kaduthuruthy

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

FAQs about Kaduthuruthy