Vembayam - Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram

Vembayam is a village situated in the Nedumangad taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nedumangad and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Vembayam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vembayam is 628498. The village covers a total geographical area of 1562 hectares and falls under the 695146 pincode. Nedumangad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Vembayam 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 Vembayam

According to the 2011 Census, Vembayam village had a total population of 20,716 people, including 9,905 males and 10,811 females, living in 5,328 households. The sex ratio was 1,091 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.19%, with male literacy at 95.95% and female literacy at 90.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Vembayam

Vembayam 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 Vembayam

Vembayam 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 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nedumangad to Vembayam is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vembayam is about 20 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 Vembayam

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

Health Facilities in Vembayam

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

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