At a glance

Highlands (elevated plateaus) constitute 10% of the panchayat's total area. Situated at an altitude of 3,500 to 4,000 feet above sea level, places such as Kuncharpathy, Palakkuzhi, Ponmudi, and Chirattakunnu are the highest regions. The soil here has low loamy content. Spices such as coffee, cardamom, and black pepper are cultivated in these areas. Excluding cultivable land, the remaining terrain consists of dense forests. Rivers such as Thippilikkayam, Thalppuzha, Randampuzha, Odamthodu, and Manila flow downward from this region. In addition, the Thindillam waterfall originates here.

Deforestation is the greatest challenge facing this region, making the conservation of its forest wealth imperative.

Slopes / Sloping Regions
Accounting for 40% of the total area, the slopes connect the high plateaus to the plains. Areas such as Palakkuzhi, Ayyappanmala, and Kuncharpathy have steep slopes. Regions like Chattappara, Nagampara, Kakkancheri, Pathinaram Block (Block 16), Ambittantharisu, and Pathinalam Block (Block 14) feature gentler slopes. Loamy soil and rocky soil are present here. Major crops include rubber, black pepper, coconut, cashew, medicinal plants, and plantains.

This area faces challenges such as soil erosion, deforestation, and recurrent landslides.

Plains
Following the sloping terrain are the plains, which comprise 50% of the total area. These plains act as catchment areas receiving rainwater. Sandy soil, loamy soil, and gravelly soil are found here.

Demographics
According to the 2011 Census, Kizhakkencherry has a population of 40,928, comprising 20,161 men and 20,767 women (with 606 more women than men). Out of the total 4,526 Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals, 2,236 are male and 2,290 are female. There are 400 Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals residing across six tribal settlements, consisting of 200 women and 200 men.

The population of the panchayat has a relatively lower level of educational attainment. The majority of the people are employed in agriculture and allied sectors, with most female workers working as agricultural laborers. The shift of labor from the agricultural sector to the construction sector has created a labor shortage in agriculture.