Kudayathoor

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 along Muvattupuzha river, in Muttom, uses this place as its catchment area.

Kudayathoor
village
Malankara Dam reservoir from Kudayathoor
Coordinates: 9°49′0″N 76°47′0″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

Averrhoa Bilimbi at Kudayathoor

Demographics

As of 2001^[update] India census, Kudayathoor had a population of 9590 with 4822 males and 4768 females.^[2]