Vamanapuram - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Vamanapuram is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Vamanapuram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vamanapuram is 628480. The village covers a total geographical area of 2178 hectares and falls under the 695606 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vamanapuram 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 Vamanapuram

As per Census 2011, Vamanapuram village has a total population of 21,038 people, consisting of 9,653 males and 11,385 females. The village has 5,645 households and a sex ratio of 1,179 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,914 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 17,948 literate and 3,090 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,922 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population21,0389,65311,385
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,914961953
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9229051,017
Scheduled Tribes (ST)381622
Literate Population17,9488,3859,563
Illiterate Population3,0901,2681,822

Nearby Villages of Vamanapuram

Vamanapuram 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)
KallaraEast4.08 km
PullamparaSouth-East4.08 km
NellanadSouth-West4.48 km
PangodeNorth-East7.50 km
KummilNorth7.67 km
ManikkalSouth7.82 km
PazhayakunnummelNorth-West7.94 km
PanavoorSouth-East9.33 km
PalodeEast9.74 km
KeezhthonnakkalSouth-West10.64 km

Transport and Connectivity of Vamanapuram

Vamanapuram 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 20.1 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 Attingal to Vamanapuram is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vamanapuram is about 33 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 Vamanapuram

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

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

Health Facilities in Vamanapuram

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Vamanapuram

Where is Vamanapuram located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Vamanapuram?

Vamanapuram is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vamanapuram?

The pincode of Vamanapuram is 695606.

What is the population of Vamanapuram?

Vamanapuram has a total population of 21,038, including 9,653 males and 11,385 females.

How many households are there in Vamanapuram?

There are 5,645 households in Vamanapuram.

What is the literacy rate in Vamanapuram?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vamanapuram is 85.31%. Male literacy is 86.86% and female literacy is 84.00%.