Edakkara - Nilambur, Malappuram

Edakkara is a village situated in the Nilambur taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nilambur and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Edakkara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edakkara is 627474. The village covers a total geographical area of 8388 hectares and falls under the 679331 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Edakkara

As per Census 2011, Edakkara village has a total population of 60,573 people, consisting of 28,744 males and 31,829 females. The village has 13,071 households and a sex ratio of 1,107 females per 1,000 males. There are 8,109 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 48,228 literate and 12,345 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,131 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,070 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Edakkara

Edakkara 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 Edakkara

Edakkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nilambur Road, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Edakkara is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Edakkara is about 38 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 Edakkara

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

Health Facilities in Edakkara

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

FAQs about Edakkara