Kanjirangad - Mananthavady, Wayanad

Kanjirangad is a village situated in the Mananthavady taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mananthavady and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Thondernad serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Kanjirangad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanjirangad is 627308. The village covers a total geographical area of 3546 hectares and falls under the 670645 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kanjirangad 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 Kanjirangad

According to the 2011 Census, Kanjirangad village had a total population of 11,811 people, including 5,877 males and 5,934 females, living in 2,725 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.69%, with male literacy at 94.42% and female literacy at 87.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 268, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,067.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanjirangad

Kanjirangad 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 Kanjirangad

Kanjirangad 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 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Kanjirangad is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Kanjirangad 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 Kanjirangad

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

Health Facilities in Kanjirangad

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

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