Manjeshwar Grama Panchayat is a robust coastal administrative region spanning 24.40 square kilometers along the northern border of Kerala, bounded by Karnataka and the Arabian Sea. It supports a growing population of 41,515 citizens with an exceptional 98% literacy rate and a dense community distribution of 1,315 individuals per square kilometer. The local environmental topography ranges up to 88 meters above sea level, receiving a high annual rainfall of 3,500 millimeters that feeds into the vital Manjeshwar–Uppala River catchment basin. This primary hydrographic network is supported by key natural streams like the Talapady, Kunchathur, and Badaje Valiya Thodu to secure the area's water resources and irrigation channels. Structurally, the panchayat facilitates a robust educational ecosystem comprising 25 Lower Primary, 12 Upper Primary, 10 High, and 5 Higher Secondary schools alongside 2 colleges. Furthermore, local social welfare, early childhood development, and community healthcare milestones are actively monitored through a widespread network of 37 integrated Anganwadi centers. This cohesive infrastructure balances diverse geographical boundaries with comprehensive public services to drive sustainable socio-economic development across the entire border district.
MANJESHWAR GRAMA PANCHAYAT
Official Regional Profile & General Analytics
Total Population41,515
Literacy Rate98%
Geographic Area24.40 sq. km
Population Density1,315 / sq. km
Demographics & Population Statistics
Demographic Category
Male
Female
Total Population
General Population Outlay
20,320
21,195
41,515
Scheduled Caste (SC)
1,212
1,135
2,347
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
167
194
361
Geographical & Topographical Profile
Environmental Metrics
Elevation Scope
35 m – 88 m above sea level
Temperature Range
18°C – 34°C
Annual Rainfall
3,500 mm
Geographical Boundaries
North
Karnataka State Border (Talapady)
South
Mangalpady Grama Panchayat
East
Vorkady and Meenja Grama Panchayats
West
Arabian Sea Coastline
Hydrographic & Water Resources
Primary Catchment Basin: Manjeshwar – Uppala River Network
Major Streams & Tributaries (Thodu)
Talapady
Kunchathur
Machampady
Sannadukka
Suramathodu
Udyavar Bayal
Badaje Valiya Thodu
Educational & Social Institutions (Click to View Directory)
Manjeshwar Grama Panchayat features a supportive network of 37 Anganwadi Centres deployed across various localized neighborhood communities, ensuring structural coverage for nutrition track systems, early childcare tracking operations, and community learning milestones under ICDS initiatives.