Pindimana Village - 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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Pindimana village has a total population of 12,516 people, consisting of 6,286 males and 6,230 females. The village has 3,242 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,830 literate and 1,686 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 54 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pindimana are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 12,516 6,286 6,230
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,112 572 540
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,372 676 696
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 54 33 21
Literate Population 10,830 5,537 5,293
Illiterate Population 1,686 749 937

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KombanadNorth-West7.80 km
KuttamangalamSouth-East9.25 km
VengoorWest9.79 km
AsamannoorWest9.82 km
Vengoor WestWest13.30 km
RayamangalamWest13.91 km
KodanadNorth-West15.00 km
AyyampuzhaNorth-West15.81 km
Velloorkunnam (ct)South-West15.82 km
Perumbavoor (ct)West16.23 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Pindimana

Where is Pindimana located?

Pindimana village is located in Kothamangalam Taluka, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pindimana?

Pindimana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pindimana?

The pincode of Pindimana is 686692.

What is the population of Pindimana?

Pindimana has a total population of 12,516, including 6,286 males and 6,230 females.

How many households are there in Pindimana?

There are 3,242 households in Pindimana.

What is the literacy rate in Pindimana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pindimana is 86.53%. Male literacy is 88.08% and female literacy is 84.96%.