Vellathuval village, Devikulam taluk | Pincode 685562

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LGD code: 628060
Pincode: 685562
Post office: Kallarkutty
Population: 14,509
Households: 3,622
Literacy rate: 85.8%
Sex ratio: 1010 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 6,300

Census 2011 · in context

How Vellathuval compares

By population, Vellathuval ranks #3 of 12 villages in Devikulam mandal.

Literacy rate

85.8%

+7.8% vs mandal average

Vellathuval: 85.8%
Devikulam mandal: 78.0%
Idukki district: 83.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,010

+15 vs mandal average

Vellathuval: 1,010
Devikulam mandal: 995

Household size

people per home

4.0

+0.1 vs mandal average

Vellathuval: 4.0
Devikulam mandal: 3.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Vellathuval at a glance

Vellathuval is a village of 14,509 people in 3,622 households (Census 2011) in Devikulam taluk, Idukki district, Kerala, the 3rd-largest of 12 villages in Devikulam taluk. Literacy is 86%, 8 points above the taluk average of 78% and the sex ratio is 1,010 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 685562, served by Kallarkutty post office; the LGD village code is 628060. The village votes in Devikulam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Adv. A. Raja. The population is estimated at 17,106 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vellathuval

Treated tap water: Yes
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 5
Middle school: 3
Secondary school: 2
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: Yes
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Kothamangalam
Distance to nearest town (km): 64
Distance to district HQ (km): 51
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Vellathuval
Total area (ha): 4,812
Irrigated area (ha): 104.15
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Vellathuval

LGD code: 628060
Pincode: 685562
Post office: Kallarkutty
Population (Census 2011): 14,509
Population (projected 2026): 17,106
Households: 3,622
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1010
Literacy rate: 85.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Idukki
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Devikulam
Member of Parliament: Dean Kuriakose
Member of Legislative Assembly: Adv. A. Raja
Block / Mandal: Devikulam

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Idukki district level

Then & Now

Vellathuval — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

14,509

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

17,106

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

3,622

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

4,270

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 14,509Census 2011
Households: 3,622Census 2011
Literacy rate: 85.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1010 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 17,1062026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4,2702026 projection
Active job cards: 1,35,674MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 88,114MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,74,09,123ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 859NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 94.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.0%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 97.5%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 32.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 51.8%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Idukki district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,162PMAY-G · 34,162 of 2,32,916 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Idukki district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 37,207Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Idukki district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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What is the pincode of Vellathuval?

The pincode of Vellathuval, Devikulam taluk, Idukki district, Kerala is 685562. The post office is Kallarkutty.

Which post office delivers to Vellathuval?

Mail for Vellathuval is delivered through Kallarkutty post office, pincode 685562, in Devikulam taluk, Idukki district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vellathuval located?

Vellathuval is a village in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district, Kerala, India.

What is the population of Vellathuval as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vellathuval village has a population of 14,509 across 3,622 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vellathuval in?

Vellathuval falls under the Idukki Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Kerala.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vellathuval in?

Vellathuval falls under the Devikulam assembly constituency (AC #88) of Kerala.

What is the literacy rate in Vellathuval?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vellathuval village is 85.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Vellathuval?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vellathuval village is 1010 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vellathuval?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vellathuval, including Karunya Benevolent Fund, Snehapoorvam, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Vellathuval?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vellathuval village is 628060.

How big is Vellathuval compared to other villages in Devikulam taluk?

Vellathuval ranks 3 of 12 villages in Devikulam taluk by Census 2011 population (14,509 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vellathuval?

Vellathuval falls under Devikulam assembly constituency (AC 88). The sitting MLA is Adv. A. Raja (CPI(M)).

Who is the MP for Vellathuval?

Vellathuval is in Idukki Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Dean Kuriakose (INC).

What is the population of Vellathuval in 2026?

Vellathuval is estimated at 17,106 people in 2026, up about 18% from 14,509 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vellathuval in?

Kerala falls in the West Coast Plains and Ghats zone (rice, coconut, spices, rubber, plantation crops) of the ICAR classification; Vellathuval in Idukki district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)