Kadakkavoor Grama Panchayat, Rural administrative unit in Thiruvananthapuram district, India
Kadakkavoor Grama Panchayat is a rural administrative unit in Thiruvananthapuram district comprising several small villages and farmland areas. The region contains settlements such as Sankaramangalam, Melattingal, and Vilayilmoola, which are connected by local roads.
This administrative unit was established following India's constitutional amendments in 1992, which aimed to strengthen local governance in Kerala's rural communities. The reforms created structures to manage village matters more directly at the grassroots level.
The population of 23,037 residents maintains Kerala's traditional practices through regular community gatherings, agricultural festivals, and local art performances.
The area is easy to explore on local roads, and visitors can see different village sections including the central area around administrative facilities. The best time to visit is during the dry season when local roads are in good condition.
The region records a population density of 228.59 persons per square kilometer, distributed across 1,658 households engaged in cultivation of rice, vegetables, and spices.
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