Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara
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Udumbanchola taluka, Idukki district, Kerala
Near Vandanmedu (2 km from the village's map point, straight line). Vandanmedu had 12,138 people in 3,344 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 9.73824° N, 77.16490° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/799336091), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
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How to reach Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara
- Nearest railway station: Bodinayakkanur — about 37 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Kattappana Municipal Bus Stand — about 5.4 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport — about 96 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara
Where is Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara?
Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara is a temple in Udumbanchola taluka, Idukki district, Kerala.
Which village is Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara in or near?
Vandanmedu: about 2 km from the village's map point in a straight line. Vandanmedu had 12,138 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara?
Bodinayakkanur, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Mahadeva Shetram Shoolappara?
Cochin International Airport, about 96 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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