Kodukulanji is also famous for a 13th Century Ayyappa temple situated at a peak, highest in Alleppey.

The name Kodukulanji originated from two words "Kodu" which means "curves" and "kulanji" a tree(reeds that grows lavishily )which was once common in this place.

The proposed National Highway NH 183 which connects Kollam to Theni passes through Kodukulanji.

Proposed Kollam-Theni Highway (NH 220) passes through Kodukulanji Private buses dominate the public transportation in this route.

[citation needed] Another temple was constructed at Poovannalkavu near Parachantha and opened to public on the year of 2012.

In the[update] 2010 local body elections the United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance got absolute majority in the Ala Grama panchayat with 9 seats out of 13.

The school follows C.B.S.E syllabus St. Thomas College of Engineering & Technology is situated at Kozhuvalloor, which is at a distance of 1.5 km from Kodukulanji.

Kuthiravattom Chira, which is situated at a distance of one km from Kodukulanji is surrounded by fresh water body covering acres.

To augment its beauty "Kuthiravattom Chira Tourism" project, a joint venture of the Venmoney grama panchayat of the Chengannur block and the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) was commenced in 2008.As part of the first phase, a camp site-cum-convention centre, huts, dwelling units and an open theatre will be constructed.