Vettathur - Perinthalmanna, Malappuram

Vettathur is a village situated in the Perinthalmanna taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perinthalmanna and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Vettathur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettathur is 627500. The village covers a total geographical area of 1673 hectares and falls under the 679326 pincode. Perinthalmanna is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Vettathur

As per Census 2011, Vettathur village has a total population of 13,040 people, consisting of 6,243 males and 6,797 females. The village has 2,473 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,887 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,205 literate and 2,835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,023 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vettathur

Vettathur 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 Vettathur

Vettathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melattur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perinthalmanna to Vettathur is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Vettathur 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 Vettathur

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

Health Facilities in Vettathur

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

FAQs about Vettathur