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At a glance

Thidanad Grama Panchayat is a village panchayat located in Meenachil Taluk, Kottayam District, Kerala. Situated at the foothills of the Western Ghats, this region is notable for its geography, which comprises hills, valleys, water sources, and agricultural lands. It features rolling hills, valleys, lush vegetation, and farmlands. Receiving monsoon rainfall, the area has ideal geographical conditions for cultivating cash crops such as rubber and black pepper, making it rich in natural resources.

Main Geographical Features

  • Location: Situated near the Erattupetta–Mundakayam belt in Kottayam district.
  • Topography: Rich in hills, slopes, valleys, small rivers, and streams.
  • Climate: Experiences a tropical monsoon climate. It receives substantial rainfall during both the Southwest and Northeast monsoons.
  • Soil Type: Primarily composed of laterite soil along with red soil associated with forest areas.
  • Vegetation: Cultivation of crops such as rubber, black pepper, cardamom, coconut, and areca nut is widespread. Traces of natural forest remains can also be found in certain areas.
  • Water Sources: Numerous streams and small rivulets flow through the panchayat, supporting agricultural needs and drinking water supply.
  • Elevation: Being at a higher elevation compared to the plains, it experiences a cooler climate.

Agricultural Geography

The economy of Thidanad is primarily dependent on agriculture. Rubber cultivation is the main agricultural activity. In addition, black pepper, nutmeg, coconut, plantains/bananas, and various fruits are also cultivated.

General Information

  1. Area : 37.19 sq. km.

  2. Name of Panchayat : Thidanad

  3. Neighboring Villages : Kondoor Village, Erattupetta Village

  4. Number of Wards : 16

5. Boundaries

  • East : Bharananganam and Thalappalam Grama Panchayats
  • West : Thalappalam, Erattupetta, and Poonjar Grama Panchayats
  • South : Kanjirappally and Poonjar Grama Panchayats
  • North : Meenachil and Elikkulam Grama Panchayats

Block Panchayat

  • Erattupetta

Block Divisions

  • Pinnakkanad, Thidanad, Kondoor

Revenue Division

  • Poonjar

Assembly Constituency

  • Poonjar

Parliamentary Constituency

  • Pathanamthitta

Population (as per Census)

  • Total Scheduled Tribe Population : 84
    • Men : 48
    • Women : 36

Institutions

  • F.H.C. (Family Health Centre) : 1
  • Ayurveda Dispensary : 1
  • Homoeo Dispensary : 1
  • Veterinary Dispensary : 1
  • F.H.C. Sub Centre : 1
  • Anganwadis : 20
  • College : 1

Educational Institutions

  • Government Schools (LP – 7, UP – 2, HS – 2) : 11
  • VHSS : 1
  • Unaided Schools : 1

Offices

  • Village Office : 1
  • K.S.E.B. Office : 1 (Pinnakkanad)
  • Police Station : 1 (Thidanad)

Service Co-operative Banks

  • 3 (Chemmalamattom Service Co-operative Bank, Thidanad Service Co-operative Bank, Erattupetta Service Co-operative Bank)

Service Co-operative Societies

  • 9 (Parathode, Vazhakkulam, Purothode, Kattachira, 8th Mile, Paingottu Colony, Mailadi, Thunninil, and others)

Milk Societies

  • 5

6. Population

  • Male : 11,311
  • Female : 10,973
  • Total Population : 22,284

 

Thidanad Gramapanchayat