Edavaka - Mananthavady, Wayanad

Edavaka is a village situated in the Mananthavady taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mananthavady and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Edavaka village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Edavaka is 627301. The village covers a total geographical area of 2514 hectares and falls under the 670645 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Edavaka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mananthavady Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Wayanad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Edavaka

According to the 2011 Census, Edavaka village had a total population of 16,737 people, including 8,245 males and 8,492 females, living in 3,727 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.24%, with male literacy at 94.58% and female literacy at 88.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,299.

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

Nearby Villages of Edavaka

Edavaka 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 Edavaka

Edavaka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nadapuram Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Edavaka is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Edavaka is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Edavaka

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

Health Facilities in Edavaka

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

FAQs about Edavaka