Vechoor
About Vechoor
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Vechoor village is 628150. Vechoor village is located in Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Vaikom (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Vechoor village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 2913 hectares. Vechoor has a total population of 17,041 peoples, out of which male population is 8,315 while female population is 8,726. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1049 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of vechoor village is 87.66% out of which 88.70% males and 86.67% females are literate. There are about 4,168 houses in vechoor village. Pincode of vechoor village locality is 686144.
When it comes to administration, Vechoor village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Vechoor village comes under Vaikom Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency. Vaikom is nearest town to vechoor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Vechoor
The population details of Vechoor cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,041 | 8,315 | 8,726 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,573 | 803 | 770 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 2,181 | 1,086 | 1,095 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Literate Population | 14,938 | 7,375 | 7,563 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,103 | 940 | 1,163 |
Connectivity of Vechoor
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vechoor
Where is Vechoor located?
Vechoor village is situated in Vaikom Taluka, within the Kottayam district of Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vechoor?
Vechoor serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Vechoor?
The pincode of Vechoor is 686144, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Vechoor as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vechoor is 17,041, with 8,315 males and 8,726 females.
How many households are there in Vechoor as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Vechoor village has a total of 4,168 households.
What is the literacy rate in Vechoor as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vechoor is 87.66%. The male literacy rate is 88.70%, while the female literacy rate is 86.67%.