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 GRAMA 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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Chadayamangalam village had a total population of 22,473 people, including 10,242 males and 12,231 females, living in 5,707 households. The sex ratio was 1,194 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.38%, with male literacy at 95.80% and female literacy at 91.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,702, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 110.

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

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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