Mankulam - Devikulam, Idukki

Mankulam is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Mankulam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mankulam is 628055. The village covers a total geographical area of 10446 hectares and falls under the 685565 pincode. Munnar is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Mankulam

According to the 2011 Census, Mankulam village had a total population of 9,595 people, including 4,863 males and 4,732 females, living in 2,513 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.12%, with male literacy at 90.11% and female literacy at 84.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,099.

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

Nearby Villages of Mankulam

Mankulam 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 Mankulam

Mankulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anaimalai Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Munnar to Mankulam is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Mankulam is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mankulam

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

Health Facilities in Mankulam

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

FAQs about Mankulam