Edava Village
Edava is a revenue village in Varkala taluka, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It had a population of 25,994 in 5,847 households (Census 2011).
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25,994 souls. 5,847 homes.
Varkala taluka, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.
Edava today
- Alsandikai₹8,000Balarampuram Market · 13 Nov 2026
- Amaranthus₹3,700Neyyatinkara Market · 13 Nov 2026
- Amranthas Red₹5,000Pappanchani VFPCK Market · 13 Nov 2026
Edava at a glance
Edava is one of the larger villages of Varkala taluka — 4th of 10 by population, with 25,994 people in 5,847 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 94.2%, above Thiruvananthapuram district's 91.7% (Varkala taluka: 93.0%), while the sex ratio was 1,263 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 1,111. It falls under Edava gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 695141. The village covers 914 hectares — about 9.1 km², or roughly 2,844 people per km² (Census 2011). For elections it falls in the Varkala assembly constituency and the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency.
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Varkala Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 50 members (2022-23) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Edava is in the Edava (ഇടവ) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Edava compares
By population, Edava ranks #4 of 10 inhabited villages in Varkala taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Edava ranks
| Ranked by | Edava | In Thiruvananthapuram district | In Kerala | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 25,994 | 22 of 68 | 168 of 1,017above 83% | 21,295 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 5,847 | 29 of 68 | 193 of 1,017above 81% | 5,469 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 94.2% | 6 of 68 | 413 of 1,017 (tied)above 59% | 92.3% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 1,263 per 1,000 males | 1 of 68 | 2 of 1,017above 100% | 1,116 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.45 per household | 2 of 68 | 230 of 1,017 (tied)above 77% | 3.86 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 2,844.0 per km² | 5 of 68 | 13 of 1,017above 99% | 1,263.7 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 27.3% | 68 of 68 | 941 of 1,017 (tied)above 7% | 37.9% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Edava
In Thiruvananthapuram district
- VettoorVarkala, Thiruvananthapuram36,818 people · 91.1% literate · 1,244 per 1,000 · 4.23 per householdCompare →
- ManamboorVarkala, Thiruvananthapuram23,198 people · 92.3% literate · 1,228 per 1,000 · 4.01 per householdCompare →
- AyiroorVarkala, Thiruvananthapuram25,307 people · 93.2% literate · 1,217 per 1,000 · 3.89 per householdCompare →
- ChemmaruthyVarkala, Thiruvananthapuram32,444 people · 93.7% literate · 1,199 per 1,000 · 3.94 per householdCompare →
- SarkaraChirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram29,907 people · 91.3% literate · 1,180 per 1,000 · 4.18 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Kerala
- NannamukkuPonnani, Malappuram28,989 people · 93.1% literate · 1,223 per 1,000 · 4.66 per householdCompare →
- ThrippangotturThalassery, Kannur29,911 people · 94.0% literate · 1,192 per 1,000 · 4.58 per householdCompare →
- NattikaChavakkad, Thrissur19,406 people · 96.2% literate · 1,212 per 1,000 · 3.95 per householdCompare →
- EngandiyurChavakkad, Thrissur23,101 people · 94.3% literate · 1,194 per 1,000 · 4.01 per householdCompare →
- ChadayamangalamKottarakkara, Kollam22,473 people · 93.4% literate · 1,194 per 1,000 · 3.94 per householdCompare →
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What Edava had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 6 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 695141
Other villages in Varkala taluka
View all 12 →Edava — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Kerala's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+8.4%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 25,994Census 2011
- Male / female
- 11,486 / 14,508
- Households
- 5,847
- People per home
- 4.4
- Literacy rate
- 94.2%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 7,095
- Work participation
- 27.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Edava on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Edava. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Edava · 8.7307° N, 76.7266° E
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, Kerala Assembly 2026 results site (archived copy, Wayback Machine).
Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Edava
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Kerala
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- Survey records, thandaper, village maps
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Essential services & places near Edava
Edava isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Varkala taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices2,623 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- State Bank of India
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
All banks, atms & post offices in Thiruvananthapuram district
Hospitals & clinics965 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Hospital
Varkala - Parippally - Madathara Road
- Family Health Centre Madavoor, Chalamkonam
Hospital
- SM Hospitals
Hospital
Schools & anganwadis1,363 in Thiruvananthapuram district
School
Kiliamnoor, Thiruvananthapuram
School
Kadavoor, Thiruvananthapuram
School
Madavoor, Thiruvananthapuram
Colleges & universities470 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- gurukulam
Coaching / training institute
- sreenikethan madavoor
Coaching / training institute
- uadaya
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations116 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- Police Station, Pallickal
Police station
Revenue & panchayat offices66 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Gram Panchayat office
- Panchayat Office Complex
Gram Panchayat office
- Panchayat Office, Madavoor
Gram Panchayat office
All revenue & panchayat offices in Thiruvananthapuram district
Government offices761 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- Akshaya Centre, Thazhemukku
Citizen service centre (MeeSeva / CSC)
- Akshaya centre Pakalkuri
Citizen service centre (MeeSeva / CSC)
Government office
Temples1,096 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Temple
Temple
Temple
Churches490 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Mosques198 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
Other places of worship85 in Thiruvananthapuram district
Place of worship
Varkala - Parippally - Madathara Road
Place of worship
Transport1,255 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- pallickal bus station
Bus station
- Elikkunnam Mugal
Bus stop
- Karimbuvila
Bus stop
Agriculture services333 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- Krishibhavan, Madavoor
Agriculture office
- Kalachantha Pallickal
Market / mandi
- Karimbuvila Market
Market / mandi
Community places827 in Thiruvananthapuram district
- Community hall, Plachivila
Community hall
- Devi Vilasam NSS Karayogam Hall, Ayanikattukonam
Community hall
- Madavoor Gramapanchayat Community Hall
Community hall
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People often ask about Edava
Where is Edava located?
Edava is a village in Varkala taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.
Which district is Edava in?
Edava is in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala.
Which gram panchayat does Edava belong to?
Edava comes under the Edava gram panchayat.
How is Edava written in the local script?
Edava is written ഇടവ.
What is the pincode of Edava?
The pincode of Edava, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram is 695141.
What is the population of Edava?
As per the 2011 Census, Edava had a population of 25,994 (11,486 males and 14,508 females).
How many households are there in Edava?
Edava had 5,847 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Edava?
Edava covers about 914 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Edava?
The literacy rate of Edava was 94.2% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Edava?
Edava had 1,263 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Edava in?
Edava is in the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Edava?
Adv Adoor Prakash (Indian National Congress) won the Attingal Lok Sabha seat, which includes Edava, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Edava in?
Edava is in the Varkala assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Edava?
Adv.V Joy (Communist Party of India (Marxist)) won the Varkala assembly seat, which includes Edava, in 2026.
Which development block is Edava in?
Edava is in the Varkala development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Edava?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Edava is 628452 and its Census 2011 village code is 628452.
Which villages are near Edava?
Villages near Edava include Keezhattingal (CT) (about 8.5 km), Anjuthengu (about 8.5 km), Parippally (about 9.5 km), Poothakkulam (CT) (about 9.5 km), Attingal (about 10 km).
What is the population of Edava in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Edava's Census 2011 population of 25,994 by Kerala's official RGI projection (+8.4% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 28,200 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Edava?
The sarpanch of Edava has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Thiruvananthapuram district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsandikai · Alsandikai | Balarampuram Market | 7,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Pothencode Market | 5,000 | 5,200 | 5,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranth Greens-Organic | Balarampuram Market | 8,000 | 8,000 | 8,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Nedumangadu Market | 4,000 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Parassala Market | 8,800 | 9,200 | 9,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Neyyatinkara Market | 3,300 | 4,000 | 3,700 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amaranthus · Amaranthus | Aralamoodu Market | 6,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Amranthas Red · Chawli Lal | Pappanchani VFPCK Market | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Edava's shops. Best mandi price near Edava →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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