Kudayathoor

Kudayathoor
village

Morning view of Malankara Dam reservoir from Kudayathoor
Kudayathoor

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°49′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.81667°N 76.78333°E / 9.81667; 76.78333Coordinates: 9°49′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.81667°N 76.78333°E / 9.81667; 76.78333
Country  India
State Kerala
District Idukki
Population (2001)
  Total 9,590
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Kudayathoor is a village in Idukki district [1] which is located along the Thodupuzha-Puliyanmala road in the Indian state of Kerala.[2] Kudayathoor is famous for its scenic beauty mostly because of the towering presence of Western ghats on one side. A number of Malayalam films have also been shot in this area like Vismayathumbathu(Drishyam)(Kadha Parumbol)(Rasathantram). Malankara dam, which is a hydro electric power plant located in Muttom, uses this place as its catchment area.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Kudayathoor had a population of 9590 with 4822 males and 4768 females.[2]

References

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  1. http://idukki.nic.in/revenue.htm
  2. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)


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