Vengoor - Kunnathunad, Ernakulam

Vengoor is a village situated in the Kunnathunad taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perumbavoor and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Vengoor village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vengoor is 627943. The village covers a total geographical area of 1663 hectares and falls under the 683546 pincode. Perumbavoor is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Vengoor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Perumbavoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chalakudy Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vengoor

According to the 2011 Census, Vengoor village had a total population of 10,961 people, including 5,332 males and 5,629 females, living in 2,797 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.08%, with male literacy at 96.84% and female literacy at 93.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,053, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vengoor

Vengoor 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 Vengoor

Vengoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chovvara, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perumbavoor to Vengoor is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Vengoor is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vengoor

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

Health Facilities in Vengoor

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

FAQs about Vengoor