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Kodikulam is a [[panchayath]] in Idukki district of Kerala state in India. It is about 12 kilometers east of Thodupuzha, the nearest town. People here are mainly farmers and rubber is the main plantation. Main centers in Kodikulam panchayath are East kodikulam, West Kodikulam, Parappuzha, Thennathoor,Thalakkampuram,chalakkamukku, Vellamchira and Vazhakkala. The population here consists of Hindus, Christians and Muslims.Chennamkode is the most beautiful village in Kodikulam panchayath.Thenathoor is yet another, with its spectacular views of the Kaliyar river. This river, originating from the Thommankutth ranges, snakes its way past the pristine hills of Kaliyar, Vannapuram, Thenathoor, Kaloor, Kaloorkad and wends its way to Muvatupuzha. Mr.Albin Thomas, Kattamkottil , is a prominent person from Chennamkode. He works at the South Indian Bank. Mob no is 9947399993.


'''Kodikulam''' is a [[panchayath]] in the [[Idukki district]]<ref name="idkspc">{{cite web |title=The Spice Garden of Kerala |url=https://idukki.nic.in/en/ |access-date=20 June 2022 |website= |publisher=National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India}}</ref> of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is about 12 kilometers east of [[Thodupuzha]], the nearest town.{{cn|date=August 2023}}
[[Category:Geography of Kerala]]


==Geography==
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Kodikulam is a part of Thodupuzha taluk and the main population centers are East Kodikulam, West Kodikulam, Parappuzha, Thennathoor, Thalakkampuram, Chalakkamukku, Koduvely, Vellamchira and Vazhakkala. Kodikulam is divided into two - the eastern part is named Kizhake Kodikulam and the western Padinjare Kodikulam.{{cn|date=August 2023}}

==Economy==
It is part of the agrarian country side of Kerala. Rubber plantations are the main industry in this panchayat.{{cn|date=August 2023}}

== Demographics ==
The population is a mix of Hindus, Christians and Muslims.

==Culture==
St. Ann's church well-known. It is among the few churches in India named for [[Saint Anne|St. Ann]], the mother of the [[Virgin Mary]]. Three temples are located in Kodikulam. Thrikkovil Subrahmania temple is in West Kodikulam, Sri Chandrapillil Devi Kshetram managed by NSS Karayogam) is situated on the bank of a tributary to Kaliyar river at West kodikulam, and Anchakulam Bhagavathy temple.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}There are two juma masjid.Both named Muhiyuddeen juma masjid, one situated in vellamchira and other one in west kodikulam

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Idukki district]]


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Latest revision as of 19:42, 2 August 2024

Kodikulam is a panchayath in the Idukki district[1] of the Indian state of Kerala. It is about 12 kilometers east of Thodupuzha, the nearest town.[citation needed]

Geography

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Kodikulam is a part of Thodupuzha taluk and the main population centers are East Kodikulam, West Kodikulam, Parappuzha, Thennathoor, Thalakkampuram, Chalakkamukku, Koduvely, Vellamchira and Vazhakkala. Kodikulam is divided into two - the eastern part is named Kizhake Kodikulam and the western Padinjare Kodikulam.[citation needed]

Economy

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It is part of the agrarian country side of Kerala. Rubber plantations are the main industry in this panchayat.[citation needed]

Demographics

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The population is a mix of Hindus, Christians and Muslims.

Culture

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St. Ann's church well-known. It is among the few churches in India named for St. Ann, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Three temples are located in Kodikulam. Thrikkovil Subrahmania temple is in West Kodikulam, Sri Chandrapillil Devi Kshetram managed by NSS Karayogam) is situated on the bank of a tributary to Kaliyar river at West kodikulam, and Anchakulam Bhagavathy temple.[citation needed]There are two juma masjid.Both named Muhiyuddeen juma masjid, one situated in vellamchira and other one in west kodikulam

References

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  1. ^ "The Spice Garden of Kerala". National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Retrieved 20 June 2022.

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