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 GRAMA 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 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 Vellamunda

According to the 2011 Census, Vellamunda village had a total population of 18,069 people, including 8,888 males and 9,181 females, living in 3,946 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.73%, with male literacy at 93.68% and female literacy at 84.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,675.

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

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