Vattamkulam - Ponnani, Malappuram

Vattamkulam is a village situated in the Ponnani taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnani and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Vattamkulam village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vattamkulam is 627558. The village covers a total geographical area of 2073 hectares and falls under the 679578 pincode. Ponnani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Vattamkulam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Thavanur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ponnani Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Vattamkulam

According to the 2011 Census, Vattamkulam village had a total population of 36,147 people, including 17,233 males and 18,914 females, living in 7,454 households. The sex ratio was 1,098 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 93.92%, with male literacy at 96.06% and female literacy at 92.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,808, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 115.

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

Nearby Villages of Vattamkulam

Vattamkulam 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 Vattamkulam

Vattamkulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuttippuram, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ponnani to Vattamkulam is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Vattamkulam is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vattamkulam

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

Health Facilities in Vattamkulam

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

FAQs about Vattamkulam