Palode - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Palode is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Nanniyode serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palode village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palode is 628485. The village covers a total geographical area of 1786 hectares and falls under the 695562 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Palode

As per Census 2011, Palode village has a total population of 14,922 people, consisting of 7,005 males and 7,917 females. The village has 4,084 households and a sex ratio of 1,130 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,232 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 12,579 literate and 2,343 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 628 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Palode

Palode 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 Palode

Palode 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 20.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Palode is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Palode is about 36 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 Palode

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

Health Facilities in Palode

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

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