Kudayathoor | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 9°49′0″N76°47′0″E / 9.81667°N 76.78333°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Idukki |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 9,590 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | KL-38 |
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 known for its scenery mostly because of the towering presence of Western ghats on one side.[ citation needed ] A number of Malayalam films have also been shot in this area, including Kunjikoonan , Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum , Vismayathumbathu , Drishyam , Kadha Parayumbol , Rasathanthram , Aadu , and Vellimoonga . Malankara dam, which is a hydro electric power plant located in Muttom, uses this place as its catchment area.
As of 2001 [update] India census, Kudayathoor had a population of 9590 with 4822 males and 4768 females. [2]
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