Vellanad - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Vellanad is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Vellanad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellanad is 628500. The village covers a total geographical area of 2182 hectares and falls under the 695543 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Vellanad

According to the 2011 Census, Vellanad village had a total population of 28,667 people, including 13,923 males and 14,744 females, living in 7,575 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.29%, with male literacy at 94.88% and female literacy at 89.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,011, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellanad

Vellanad 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 Vellanad

Vellanad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nemem, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Vellanad is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vellanad is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vellanad

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

Health Facilities in Vellanad

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

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