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

According to the 2011 Census, Pangode village had a total population of 29,039 people, including 13,511 males and 15,528 females, living in 7,786 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.82%, with male literacy at 95.61% and female literacy at 90.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,017, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 944.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Pangode