Marangoor - Agastheeswaram, Kanniyakumari

Marangoor is a village situated in the Agastheeswaram taluka of Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Nagercoil, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Nalloor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Marangoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marangoor is 643169. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.8 hectares and falls under the 629402 pincode. Myladi is the nearest town.

Marangoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kanniyakumari Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Marangoor

According to the 2011 Census, Marangoor village had a total population of 2,314 people, including 1,163 males and 1,151 females, living in 649 households. The sex ratio was 990 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.90%, with male literacy at 91.75% and female literacy at 83.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Marangoor

Marangoor 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 Marangoor

Marangoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tovalai, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagercoil to Marangoor is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marangoor

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

Health Facilities in Marangoor

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

FAQs about Marangoor