About Village
Puthukkai is a village in Kasargod District of Kerala state in India. It is a rural village of Hosdurg taluk located 8km from Kanhangad town towards east.
Demography
Puthukkai constitutes Kanhangad Muncipality. As of Indian census of 2011, Puthukkai had a population of 7322 people. Puthukkai has an average literacy rate of 90%.
Geography
It lies at 12degree18min N 75degree 5.4min E in the geographic map of Kasargod. It has a varied topography with plain and hilly areas with red soil.
Socio-Economic
Since Puthukkai village located in a rural area, there are only a few government offices situated. Kerala Ceramics and Clay Company and Kendriya Vidyalaya are situated in this village.
Ecology
Here a major portion of the population are farmers and labourers whereas so many military officials and government employees also belongs to this village Here the people speak in malayalam
Tourism
Guruvanam , a beautiful hill temple and Ashram owned by Swami Nithyananda Ashram Public Trust , in Kanhangad Guruvanam (Guru’s Forest) is 5 Kms from the main Swami Nithyananda Ashram and is located in an area full of trees and green vegetation.