Navaikulam - Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Navaikulam is a village situated in the Varkala taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 12 km from Attingal and around 40 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Navaikulam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Navaikulam is 628455. The village covers a total geographical area of 1627 hectares and falls under the 695605 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Navaikulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Attingal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Navaikulam

As per Census 2011, Navaikulam village has a total population of 26,551 people, consisting of 12,209 males and 14,342 females. The village has 6,721 households and a sex ratio of 1,174 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,753 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 22,304 literate and 4,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,758 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Navaikulam

Navaikulam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Navaikulam

Navaikulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Navaikulam.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Attingal to Navaikulam is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Navaikulam is about 40 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 Navaikulam

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

Health Facilities in Navaikulam

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

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