Pandikkad - Ernad, Malappuram

Pandikkad is a village situated in the Ernad taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjeri and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Pandikkad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pandikkad is 627464. The village covers a total geographical area of 1737 hectares and falls under the 676521 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Pandikkad

According to the 2011 Census, Pandikkad village had a total population of 18,406 people, including 8,729 males and 9,677 females, living in 3,578 households. The sex ratio was 1,109 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.26%, with male literacy at 96.27% and female literacy at 92.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,863, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Pandikkad

Pandikkad 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 Pandikkad

Pandikkad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tuvvur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Pandikkad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Pandikkad is about 27 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 Pandikkad

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

Health Facilities in Pandikkad

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

FAQs about Pandikkad