Manjoor - Vaikom, Kottayam

Manjoor is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Manjoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manjoor is 628153. The village covers a total geographical area of 1505 hectares and falls under the 686603 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Manjoor

As per Census 2011, Manjoor village has a total population of 14,696 people, consisting of 7,266 males and 7,430 females. The village has 3,729 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,293 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,033 literate and 1,663 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,209 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Manjoor

Manjoor 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 Manjoor

Manjoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuruppanthara, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Manjoor is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Manjoor is about 26 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 Manjoor

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

Health Facilities in Manjoor

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

FAQs about Manjoor