Manathana - Iritty, Kannur

Manathana is a village situated in the Iritty taluka of Kannur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 50 km from Thalassery and around 55 km from Kannur. Peravoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manathana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manathana is 627260. The village covers a total geographical area of 1802 hectares and falls under the 670673 pincode. Mattannur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Manathana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peravoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manathana

According to the 2011 Census, Manathana village had a total population of 15,935 people, including 7,554 males and 8,381 females, living in 3,777 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.44%, with male literacy at 96.34% and female literacy at 90.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 796.

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

Nearby Villages of Manathana

Manathana 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 Manathana

Manathana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahe, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mattannur to Manathana is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kannur to Manathana is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manathana

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

Health Facilities in Manathana

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

FAQs about Manathana