Thavinhal - Mananthavady, Wayanad

Thavinhal 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 43 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Thavinhal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thavinhal is 627297. The village covers a total geographical area of 5239 hectares and falls under the 670645 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Thavinhal 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 Thavinhal

According to the 2011 Census, Thavinhal village had a total population of 17,840 people, including 8,761 males and 9,079 females, living in 4,209 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.33%, with male literacy at 93.31% and female literacy at 87.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,875.

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

Nearby Villages of Thavinhal

Thavinhal 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 Thavinhal

Thavinhal 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 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Thavinhal is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Thavinhal is about 43 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 Thavinhal

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

Health Facilities in Thavinhal

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

FAQs about Thavinhal