Demographic Information

Demographic Information

Kaduthuruthy Grama Panchayat is situated in Vaikom Taluk of Kottayam District and forms part of the Kaduthuruthy Block Panchayat. Spread across an area of 32.73 square kilometres, the Panchayat was established on 1 July 1954 and is located in the Midland region of Kerala.

Key Statistics (2011 Census)

20

Wards

31,844

Total Population

15,742

Male Population

16,102

Female Population

99.9%

Literacy Rate

Administrative Boundaries

DirectionBoundary
NorthMulakulam, Njeezhoor, Thalayolaparambu
EastKuravilangad, Njeezhoor
SouthManjoor, Kallara
WestThalayolaparambu, Kallara

Geography, Agriculture & Transport

  • Main Crops: Paddy, Rubber, Pepper, Arecanut, Pineapple, Banana and Vegetables.
  • Major Hills: Kodikuthi and Chithanthi.
  • Road Transport: Ettumanoor–Ernakulam Road, Kaduthuruthy–Pala Road, Muttuchira–Kuruppanthara Road.
  • Rail & Water Transport: Kaduthuruthy Railway Station and Inland Water Transport via Kadamthery.

Cultural Heritage

  • Kaduthuruthy Valiyapally – Famous for its historic 50-foot granite cross.
  • Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple.
  • Adithyapuram Surya Temple – The only renowned Sun Temple in South India.
  • Shrine of Saint Alphonsa.

Development & Infrastructure

  • Educational Institutions.
  • Nationalised & Cooperative Banks.
  • Village Office.
  • Krishi Bhavan.
  • Police Station.
  • Other Government Institutions contributing to the Panchayat's development.

Major Bridges

  • Kaduthuruthy Bridge
  • Appanchira Bridge
  • Muttuchira Bridge
  • Ezhumanthuruthu Bridge