Vellamunda - Mananthavady, Wayanad

Vellamunda is a village situated in the Mananthavady taluka of Wayanad district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mananthavady and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Vellamunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellamunda is 627307. The village covers a total geographical area of 3578 hectares and falls under the 670731 pincode. Kalpetta is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Vellamunda 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 Vellamunda

As per Census 2011, Vellamunda village has a total population of 18,069 people, consisting of 8,888 males and 9,181 females. The village has 3,946 households and a sex ratio of 1,032 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,386 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 13,916 literate and 4,153 illiterate residents. Additionally, 344 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,675 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellamunda

Vellamunda 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 Vellamunda

Vellamunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Quilandi, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalpetta to Vellamunda is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kalpetta to Vellamunda 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 Vellamunda

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

Health Facilities in Vellamunda

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

FAQs about Vellamunda