Velloor

Velloor is a village located in Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district in Kerala, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Vaikom (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Kottayam. As per 2009 stats, Velloor village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Velloor unique in its vibrant Vaikom-Kottayam region. You’ll see Velloor’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 Velloor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Velloor is 628140. The village spans a total geographical area of 1723 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 686609. Vaikom is nearest town to Velloor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Velloor 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 Velloor

Population of Velloor

According to the 2011 Census, Velloor has a total population of about 22,785, with approximately 11,297 males and 11,488 females. The sex ratio is around 1016 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,984 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 3,382 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 31. The overall literacy rate is approximately 87.44%, with male literacy at about 88.57% and female literacy near 86.32%. There are around 5,605 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Velloor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Velloor

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

Nearby Villages of Velloor

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Velloor