Vechoor

Vechoor is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Vechoor unique in its vibrant Vaikom-Kottayam region. You’ll see Vechoor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vechoor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vechoor is 628150. The village spans a total geographical area of 2913 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686144. Vaikom is nearest town to Vechoor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vechoor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Vaikom Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kottayam Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vechoor

Population of Vechoor

According to the 2011 Census, Vechoor has a total population of about 17,041, with approximately 8,315 males and 8,726 females. The sex ratio is around 1049 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,573 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,181 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 23. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.66%, with male literacy at about 88.70% and female literacy near 86.67%. There are around 4,168 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vechoor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vechoor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vechoor. As per the 2011 stats, Vechoor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Vechoor

Knowing the nearby villages of Vechoor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vechoor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vechoor