Nellanad - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Nellanad is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Nellanad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nellanad is 628479. The village covers a total geographical area of 1846 hectares and falls under the 695606 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Nellanad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Nellanad

According to the 2011 Census, Nellanad village had a total population of 25,981 people, including 12,190 males and 13,791 females, living in 6,585 households. The sex ratio was 1,131 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.29%, with male literacy at 95.75% and female literacy at 91.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,756, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Nellanad

Nellanad 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 Nellanad

Nellanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murukkampuzha, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Attingal to Nellanad is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Nellanad is about 29 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 Nellanad

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

Health Facilities in Nellanad

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

FAQs about Nellanad