Mannamkandam - Devikulam, Idukki

Mannamkandam is a village situated in the Devikulam taluka of Idukki district, Kerala. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devikulam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Painavu. Adimaly serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mannamkandam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mannamkandam is 628056. The village covers a total geographical area of 34088 hectares and falls under the 685561 pincode. Ernakulam is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Mannamkandam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Mannamkandam

As per Census 2011, Mannamkandam village has a total population of 40,593 people, consisting of 20,270 males and 20,323 females. The village has 10,368 households and a sex ratio of 1,002 females per 1,000 males. There are 4,192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 32,180 literate and 8,413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,158 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6,655 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population40,59320,27020,323
Child Population (0–6 yrs)4,1922,1692,023
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,1581,5291,629
Scheduled Tribes (ST)6,6553,3203,335
Literate Population32,18016,55115,629
Illiterate Population8,4133,7194,694

Nearby Villages of Mannamkandam

Mannamkandam 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AnavirattyEast7.91 km
MankulamNorth-East10.54 km
PallivasalEast14.92 km
UdumbannoorSouth15.77 km
KodikulamSouth-West17.40 km
KonnathadySouth-East19.53 km
Kumaramangalam (part)South-West22.35 km
KuttamangalamWest22.49 km
VathikudySouth-East22.62 km
AlakodeSouth-West23.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mannamkandam

Mannamkandam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ernakulam to Mannamkandam is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Painavu to Mannamkandam is about 40 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 Mannamkandam

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

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

Health Facilities in Mannamkandam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mannamkandam 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 >10 km

FAQs about Mannamkandam

Where is Mannamkandam located?

Mannamkandam village is located in Devikulam Taluka, Idukki district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mannamkandam?

The Gram Panchayat of Mannamkandam is Adimaly.

What is the pincode of Mannamkandam?

The pincode of Mannamkandam is 685561.

What is the population of Mannamkandam?

Mannamkandam has a total population of 40,593, including 20,270 males and 20,323 females.

How many households are there in Mannamkandam?

There are 10,368 households in Mannamkandam.

What is the literacy rate in Mannamkandam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mannamkandam is 79.27%. Male literacy is 81.65% and female literacy is 76.90%.