Pazhavangadi - Ranni, Pathanamthitta

Pazhavangadi is a village situated in the Ranni taluka of Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranni and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Pathanamthitta. Naranamoozhy serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pazhavangadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pazhavangadi is 628315. The village covers a total geographical area of 2646 hectares and falls under the 689673 pincode. Pathanamthitta is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Pazhavangadi

As per Census 2011, Pazhavangadi village has a total population of 20,068 people, consisting of 9,618 males and 10,450 females. The village has 5,369 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,770 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,650 literate and 2,418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,618 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 996 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pazhavangadi

Pazhavangadi 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 Pazhavangadi

Pazhavangadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chengannur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pathanamthitta to Pazhavangadi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pazhavangadi

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

Health Facilities in Pazhavangadi

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

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