Pangode - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Pangode is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Pangode village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pangode is 628482. The village covers a total geographical area of 3728 hectares and falls under the 695610 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Pangode 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 Pangode

As per Census 2011, Pangode village has a total population of 29,039 people, consisting of 13,511 males and 15,528 females. The village has 7,786 households and a sex ratio of 1,149 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,860 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 24,299 literate and 4,740 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,017 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 944 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population29,03913,51115,528
Child Population (0–6 yrs)2,8601,4281,432
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,0171,8592,158
Scheduled Tribes (ST)944443501
Literate Population24,29911,55212,747
Illiterate Population4,7401,9592,781

Nearby Villages of Pangode

Pangode 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KallaraSouth-West3.60 km
PalodeSouth-East5.67 km
VamanapuramSouth-West7.50 km
KummilNorth-West7.87 km
ChitharaNorth8.05 km
PullamparaSouth-West8.32 km
PanavoorSouth9.37 km
KurupuzhaSouth-East9.70 km
PazhayakunnummelWest11.29 km
NellanadSouth-West11.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pangode

Pangode 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 23.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Pangode is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Pangode is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pangode

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pangode

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Pangode

Where is Pangode located?

Pangode village is located in Nedumangad Taluka, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pangode?

Pangode is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pangode?

The pincode of Pangode is 695610.

What is the population of Pangode?

Pangode has a total population of 29,039, including 13,511 males and 15,528 females.

How many households are there in Pangode?

There are 7,786 households in Pangode.

What is the literacy rate in Pangode?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pangode is 83.68%. Male literacy is 85.50% and female literacy is 82.09%.