Manapad - Tiruchendur, Thoothukkudi

Manapad is a village situated in the Tiruchendur taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchendur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Manapadu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Manapad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Manapad is 642591. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.57 hectares and falls under the 628209 pincode.

Manapad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruchendur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Manapad

According to the 2011 Census, Manapad village had a total population of 5,795 people, including 2,931 males and 2,864 females, living in 1,321 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.84%, with male literacy at 95.41% and female literacy at 94.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Manapad

Manapad 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 Manapad

Manapad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Manapad is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Manapad

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

Health Facilities in Manapad

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

FAQs about Manapad