Vadayar - Vaikom, Kottayam

Vadayar is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Thalayolaparambu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vadayar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadayar is 628144. The village covers a total geographical area of 2067 hectares and falls under the 686605 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Vadayar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vadayar

As per Census 2011, Vadayar village has a total population of 22,571 people, consisting of 11,101 males and 11,470 females. The village has 5,612 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,955 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 19,755 literate and 2,816 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,938 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadayar

Vadayar 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 Vadayar

Vadayar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vaikam Road, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Vadayar is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Vadayar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadayar

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

Health Facilities in Vadayar

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

FAQs about Vadayar