IFSC Code of Kerala Gramin Bank, Mankavu Branch, Kerala

Below are the complete branch details for Kerala Gramin Bank, MANKAVU branch, located in KOZHIKODE, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KLGB0040177. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case KLGB0040177 for Kerala Gramin Bank – MANKAVU — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Kerala Gramin Bank's MANKAVU branch, the IFSC KLGB0040177 breaks down as follows: KLGB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 040177 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Kerala Gramin Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Mankavu branch in Kozhikode, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code KLGB0040177 for all electronic settlement.

About the Mankavu branch

The Mankavu branch of Kerala Gramin Bank is situated at MANKAVE P.O.MANKAVE KOZHIKODE DT,PIN 673007. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KLGB0040177 is used.

Why every Kerala Gramin Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including MANKAVU of Kerala Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code KLGB0040177 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC KLGB0040177 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC KLGB0040177

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC KLGB0040177 across all three.

How to use IFSC KLGB0040177 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Kerala Gramin Bank's MANKAVU branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC KLGB0040177.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Kerala Gramin Bank and the branch as MANKAVU.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MANKAVU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Kerala Gramin Bank's MANKAVU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC KLGB0040177 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Kerala Gramin Bank MANKAVU (IFSC KLGB0040177)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC KLGB0040177 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANKAVU branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mankavu

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC KLGB0040177:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at MANKAVU is still linked to IFSC KLGB0040177.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Kerala Gramin Bank's MANKAVU branch, the IFSC KLGB0040177 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Mankavu branch

Once you have an account at Kerala Gramin Bank – MANKAVU, the IFSC KLGB0040177 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The Mankavu branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 495-2331514.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC KLGB0040177

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Kerala Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KLGB0040177 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mankavu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mankavu branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC KLGB0040177 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Kerala Gramin Bank – MANKAVU:

• The IFSC is exactly KLGB0040177 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Kerala Gramin Bank as the bank name and MANKAVU as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Mankavu branch

The branch is located at MANKAVE P.O.MANKAVE KOZHIKODE DT,PIN 673007, which puts it inside Kozhikode, the broader Kozhikode district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Kerala Gramin Bank Mankavu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KLGB0040177 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 495-2331514 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC KLGB0040177 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC KLGB0040177 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm KLGB0040177 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 495-2331514.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Mankavu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KLGB0040177, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KLGB0040177 is the IFSC code of Kerala Gramin Bank, MANKAVU branch, in KOZHIKODE, KERALA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.