Vazhichal - Kattakkada, Thiruvananthapuram

Vazhichal is a village situated in the Kattakkada taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from Neyyattinkara and around 36 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Amboori serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vazhichal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vazhichal is 628523. The village covers a total geographical area of 5325 hectares and falls under the 695575 pincode. Neyyattinkara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Vazhichal

According to the 2011 Census, Vazhichal village had a total population of 10,353 people, including 5,036 males and 5,317 females, living in 2,853 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.86%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 87.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 583, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,475.

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

Nearby Villages of Vazhichal

Vazhichal 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 Vazhichal

Vazhichal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Amaravila Halt, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neyyattinkara to Vazhichal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vazhichal is about 36 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 Vazhichal

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

Health Facilities in Vazhichal

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

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