Mangalam Dam - Alathur, Palakkad

Mangalam Dam is a village situated in the Alathur taluka of Palakkad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alathur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Palakkad. Vandazhy serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Mangalam Dam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangalam Dam is 627710. The village covers a total geographical area of 3000 hectares and falls under the 678682 pincode. Palakkad is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Mangalam Dam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Alathur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Mangalam Dam

According to the 2011 Census, Mangalam Dam village had a total population of 6,012 people, including 2,985 males and 3,027 females, living in 1,441 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.28%, with male literacy at 91.37% and female literacy at 87.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 628, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangalam Dam

Mangalam Dam 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 Mangalam Dam

Mangalam Dam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kollengode, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palakkad to Mangalam Dam is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palakkad to Mangalam Dam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangalam Dam

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

Health Facilities in Mangalam Dam

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

FAQs about Mangalam Dam