Velloor - Vaikom, Kottayam

Velloor is a village situated in the Vaikom taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vaikom and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Velloor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velloor is 628140. The village covers a total geographical area of 1723 hectares and falls under the 686605 pincode. Vaikom is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Velloor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vaikom Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kottayam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Velloor

According to the 2011 Census, Velloor village had a total population of 22,785 people, including 11,297 males and 11,488 females, living in 5,605 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.78%, with male literacy at 97.45% and female literacy at 94.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,382, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Velloor

Velloor 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 Velloor

Velloor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Piravam Road, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vaikom to Velloor is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Velloor is about 35 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 Velloor

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

Health Facilities in Velloor

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

FAQs about Velloor