Manakkadu - Peravurani, Thanjavur

Manakkadu is a village situated in the Peravurani taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Peravurani and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Manakkadu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manakkadu is 639196. The village covers a total geographical area of 454.05 hectares and falls under the 614612 pincode. Peravurani is the nearest town.

Manakkadu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Peravurani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thanjavur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manakkadu

As per Census 2011, Manakkadu village has a total population of 1,764 people, consisting of 880 males and 884 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,395 literate and 369 illiterate residents. Additionally, 288 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,764880884
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537677
Scheduled Castes (SC)288150138
Literate Population1,395763632
Illiterate Population369117252

Nearby Villages of Manakkadu

Manakkadu 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
VeerakudiNorth-East1.12 km
BalakrishrnapuramNorth-West2.25 km
AmarasimmendrapuramSouth-East2.28 km
ValabramankaduNorth-West2.52 km
RamasamipuramWest2.58 km
MangalanaduSouth-West2.60 km
NelliyadikaduNorth-East2.95 km
Rettaivayal UkkadaiEast3.08 km
PannancheriNorth-West3.14 km
KulakkudiSouth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Manakkadu

Manakkadu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arantangi, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Manakkadu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manakkadu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Manakkadu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Manakkadu

Where is Manakkadu located?

Manakkadu village is located in Peravurani Taluka, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Manakkadu?

Manakkadu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Manakkadu?

The pincode of Manakkadu is 614612.

What is the population of Manakkadu?

Manakkadu has a total population of 1,764, including 880 males and 884 females.

How many households are there in Manakkadu?

There are 435 households in Manakkadu.

What is the literacy rate in Manakkadu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Manakkadu is 79.08%. Male literacy is 86.70% and female literacy is 71.49%.