The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Grama Vandi service, a rural initiative to connect nearby towns and villages, has also been launched in Idukki. The service, launched in Udumbannoor, is from Udumbannoor Town to the Thattakuzha Family Health Centre area in the region. The area also features other major institutions of Udumbannoor, including the village and panchayat offices, as well as banks. The service is expected to be a significant relief to daily commuters. The Grama Panchayat will bear its fuel expenses, while funds will also be sourced through own-fund allocations and sponsorships. KSRTC will handle vehicle maintenance and staff salaries.

Grama Vandi schedule
8.15 am – Bus departs from Thodupuzha, reaching Parakekavala, Udumbannoor by 9 am.
From there, it travels via Kulappra, Thattakuzha PHC, and Cheppukulam CSI Church route, returning from Cheppukulam at 10 am.
10.45 am – Parakekavala to Olickamattam via Thattakuzha and Vellathanam.
Returns to Udumbannoor by 11.15 am and proceeds through the Amayapra route.

12  noon – Parakekavala to Cheppukulam, returning at 12.40 pm.
1.50 pm – Udumbannoor to Uppukunnu via Cheenikkuzhi and Peringasheri, returning at 2.55 pm.
4.15 pm – Udumbannoor to Cheppukulam, returning at 4.55 pm
The return bus will then operate via the Amayapra–Kachiramuzhi route, and from there, at 5.40 pm, head back to Thodupuzha via Udumbannoor.

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