Pindimana - Kothamangalam, Ernakulam

Pindimana is a village situated in the Kothamangalam taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kothamangalam and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Pindimana village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pindimana is 628040. The village covers a total geographical area of 2179 hectares and falls under the 686692 pincode. Kothamangalam is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Pindimana

According to the 2011 Census, Pindimana village had a total population of 12,516 people, including 6,286 males and 6,230 females, living in 3,242 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.97%, with male literacy at 96.90% and female literacy at 93.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Pindimana

Pindimana 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 Pindimana

Pindimana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chovvara, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothamangalam to Pindimana is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Pindimana is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pindimana

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

Health Facilities in Pindimana

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

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