Vettiyar - Mavelikkara, Alappuzha

Vettiyar is a village situated in the Mavelikkara taluka of Alappuzha district, Kerala. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mavelikkara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Alappuzha. Thazhakkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vettiyar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettiyar is 628279. The village covers a total geographical area of 1217 hectares and falls under the 690558 pincode. Mavelikkara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Vettiyar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mavelikkara Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Vettiyar

As per Census 2011, Vettiyar village has a total population of 21,393 people, consisting of 9,827 males and 11,566 females. The village has 5,673 households and a sex ratio of 1,176 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,838 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 18,812 literate and 2,581 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,570 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 60 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vettiyar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Vettiyar

Vettiyar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vettiyar

Vettiyar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Cheriyanad, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mavelikkara to Vettiyar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alappuzha to Vettiyar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vettiyar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vettiyar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vettiyar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vettiyar village are given below:

FAQs about Vettiyar