Edava - Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Edava is a village situated in the Varkala taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 27 km from Attingal and around 60 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Edava village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edava is 628452. The village covers a total geographical area of 914 hectares and falls under the 695141 pincode. Varkala is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Edava village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Edava

According to the 2011 Census, Edava village had a total population of 25,994 people, including 11,486 males and 14,508 females, living in 5,847 households. The sex ratio was 1,263 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.23%, with male literacy at 95.78% and female literacy at 93.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,473, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 57.

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

Nearby Villages of Edava

Edava 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 Edava

Edava is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Edavai, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varkala to Edava is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Edava is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edava

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

Health Facilities in Edava

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

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