Koodal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Water falls at the Rajagiri estate in Koodal
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 Koodal
Location in Kerala
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kalanjoor Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.05 km2 (12.76 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,979 |
| • Density | 483.48/km2 (1,252.21/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
689693
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| Telephone code | 914682, 914734 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-83 |
| Nearest city | Pathanamthitta |
| Sex ratio | Males-8441, Females-9443 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 95% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Climate | normal (Köppen) |
Koodal is a lively town in the Pathanamthitta District of Kerala state, India. It's the second biggest town in the Konni area, which is like a smaller region within the district. Koodal is easy to find because it's right on the Main Eastern Highway. This important road connects Punalur and Muvattupuzha.
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Exploring Koodal's Location
Koodal sits along the Main Eastern Highway, also known as SH - 08. This highway links Konni and Pathanapuram. The town is a central spot for many activities. There is even a local stadium in Koodal. This stadium is used for sports and other fun community events.
Getting Around Koodal
It's simple to reach Koodal by bus. You can catch a bus from Punalur, which is about 19 kilometers away. Konni is even closer, just 11 kilometers from Koodal. If you prefer trains, the nearest railway stations are Punalur, Chengannur, Thiruvalla, Avaneeswaram, and Kayamkulam. For longer journeys, the closest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport.
Schools and Learning in Koodal
Koodal has several schools that help young people learn and grow. These schools offer different levels of education for students.
- Govt.VHSS & HSS Koodal
- Koodal Govt. LP school
- Sn Public School
Who Lives in Koodal?
Koodal is home to a mix of people from different backgrounds. You'll find Hindus, Muslims, and Christians living together here. Many families moved to Koodal because of the rubber plantations. These plantations were started by companies like the Plantation Corporation of Kerala and A.V. Thomas and Company.
A lot of people from Koodal also work in other countries, especially in the Middle East and the United States. Even though many work abroad, Koodal has everything its residents need. It has its own police station, a health center, and public schools. There's also a post office, a local government office, and even an ice cream factory!
Clubs and Community Groups
Koodal has many clubs and groups where people can meet, play sports, and enjoy cultural activities. These groups help bring the community together.
- Koodal has a Rotary Club.
- Lions Club
- Punnamood Grandasala
- Navodaya Arts and Sports Club
- Pulari Club
- Yuva Arts And Sports Club Kurangayam
- Cosmos Arts And Sports Club Stadium
- Brothers Club Stadium
Places of Worship in Koodal
Koodal is a place where many different faiths are practiced. The town has several churches and temples, showing the diverse beliefs of its people.
- ST PIUS MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH
- KOODAL ST GEORGE MALANKARA JACOBITE CHURCH (Kandathi palli)
- Koodal St Marys Orthodox Mahaedavaka
- Koodal St Pauls Orthodox Church
- Kalanjoor St George Orthodox Valiyapally
- India Pentecostal Church of God
- Bethel Assemblies of God church
- Sharon Fellowship Church
- Bethel Marthoma church
- Koodal-St George Jacobite Church
- Koodal Sreedevi Temple
- Karakkakuzhi Sree Bhadrakali Temple
- Karakkakuzhi Sree Mahadeva Temple
- Pothupara Malanada Sree Bhagavathi Temple
