Mandapam is a residential locality and sub-locality situated within the Anad Grama Panchayat along the Anad–Nedumangad road in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It serves as a known local transit point and community area linked by internal roads heading toward regions like Puthenpalam and Thirichittor.
Major local landmarks include the prominent historical Parakkal Mandapam Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi and famous for its traditional annual festival rituals such as Thookam.
Geographically, Mandapam is situated roughly 4 to 5 km northeast of Nedumangad Town, and approximately 22 to 25 km away from the state capital hub of Thampanoor (Thiruvananthapuram Central). The nearest major transport hubs are the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station and the Trivandrum International Airport, both located roughly 25 to 30 km away.