Kodumon - Adoor, Pathanamthitta

Kodumon is a village situated in the Adoor taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Adoor and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Kodumon village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodumon is 628346. The village covers a total geographical area of 1540 hectares and falls under the 691555 pincode. Adoor is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kodumon

According to the 2011 Census, Kodumon village had a total population of 15,542 people, including 7,227 males and 8,315 females, living in 4,188 households. The sex ratio was 1,151 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.07%, with male literacy at 96.72% and female literacy at 93.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population15,5427,2278,315
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,272632640
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,6982,2202,478
Scheduled Tribes (ST)331518
Literate Population13,5676,3797,188
Illiterate Population1,9758481,127

Nearby Villages of Kodumon

Kodumon 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AngadickalEast3.18 km
EzhamkulamSouth4.30 km
EnadimangalamSouth-East7.69 km
PramadomNorth-East7.83 km
KurampalaWest8.96 km
KoodalEast9.12 km
KonniNorth-East9.81 km
Pathanamthitta (part)North10.39 km
MezhuveliNorth-West12.00 km
PandalamWest12.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodumon

Kodumon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuri, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoor to Kodumon is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pathanamthitta to Kodumon is about 12 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 Kodumon

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kodumon

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kodumon

Where is Kodumon located?

Kodumon village is located in Adoor Taluka, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Kodumon?

Kodumon is its own GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

What is the pincode of Kodumon?

The pincode of Kodumon is 691555.

What is the population of Kodumon?

Kodumon had a total population of 15,542, including 7,227 males and 8,315 females.

How many households are there in Kodumon?

Kodumon had 4,188 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kodumon?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodumon was 95.07%. Male literacy was 96.72% and female literacy was 93.65%.