Kodikulam

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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 ]

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Geography

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

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

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 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 ]

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References

  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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