Chadayamangalam - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Chadayamangalam is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Chadayamangalam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chadayamangalam is 628422. The village covers a total geographical area of 2193 hectares and falls under the 691534 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chadayamangalam

As per Census 2011, Chadayamangalam village has a total population of 22,473 people, consisting of 10,242 males and 12,231 females. The village has 5,707 households and a sex ratio of 1,194 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,834 literate and 3,639 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,702 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 110 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chadayamangalam

Chadayamangalam 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 Chadayamangalam

Chadayamangalam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kottarakara, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Chadayamangalam is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Chadayamangalam is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chadayamangalam

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

Health Facilities in Chadayamangalam

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

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