Vechoor - Vaikom, Kottayam

Vechoor is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Vechoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vechoor is 628150. The village covers a total geographical area of 2913 hectares and falls under the 686144 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Vechoor

As per Census 2011, Vechoor village has a total population of 17,041 people, consisting of 8,315 males and 8,726 females. The village has 4,168 households and a sex ratio of 1,049 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,573 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,938 literate and 2,103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,181 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 23 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vechoor

Vechoor 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 Vechoor

Vechoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuruppanthara, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Vechoor is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Vechoor is about 30 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 Vechoor

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

Health Facilities in Vechoor

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

FAQs about Vechoor