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 Gram 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Edavaka village has a total population of 16,737 people, consisting of 8,245 males and 8,492 females. The village has 3,727 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,960 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,482 literate and 3,255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,299 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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