Manjapra - Aluva, Ernakulam

Manjapra is a village situated in the Aluva taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Aluva and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Manjapra village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjapra is 627968. The village covers a total geographical area of 1090 hectares and falls under the 683581 pincode. Angamaly is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Manjapra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Angamaly Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chalakudy Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manjapra

According to the 2011 Census, Manjapra village had a total population of 15,312 people, including 7,565 males and 7,747 females, living in 3,885 households. The sex ratio was 1,024 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.75%, with male literacy at 96.61% and female literacy at 92.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,071, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Manjapra

Manjapra is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Manjapra

Manjapra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Karukkutty, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Angamaly to Manjapra is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Manjapra is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manjapra

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Manjapra village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Manjapra

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Manjapra village are given below:

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