Vettikkattiri - Ernad, Malappuram

Vettikkattiri is a village situated in the Ernad taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjeri and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Pandikkad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Vettikkattiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettikkattiri is 627462. The village covers a total geographical area of 2301 hectares and falls under the 676521 pincode. Manjeri is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Vettikkattiri

According to the 2011 Census, Vettikkattiri village had a total population of 22,333 people, including 10,742 males and 11,591 females, living in 4,336 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.19%, with male literacy at 95.82% and female literacy at 92.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

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

Nearby Villages of Vettikkattiri

Vettikkattiri 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 Vettikkattiri

Vettikkattiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Todikkapulam Halt, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manjeri to Vettikkattiri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Vettikkattiri is about 26 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 Vettikkattiri

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

Health Facilities in Vettikkattiri

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

FAQs about Vettikkattiri