Manikkal - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Manikkal is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Manickal serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Manikkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manikkal is 628490. The village covers a total geographical area of 1634 hectares and falls under the 695589 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Manikkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vamanapuram Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Attingal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manikkal

According to the 2011 Census, Manikkal village had a total population of 18,632 people, including 8,861 males and 9,771 females, living in 4,822 households. The sex ratio was 1,103 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.13%, with male literacy at 96.01% and female literacy at 90.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,928, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Manikkal

Manikkal 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 Manikkal

Manikkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaniyapuram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Manikkal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Manikkal is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manikkal

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

Health Facilities in Manikkal

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

FAQs about Manikkal