Vellarada - Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram

Vellarada is a village situated in the Neyyattinkara taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Neyyattinkara and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. Vellarada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vellarada is 628525. The village covers a total geographical area of 2650 hectares and falls under the 695505 pincode. Neyyattinkara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Vellarada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Vellarada

As per Census 2011, Vellarada village has a total population of 31,839 people, consisting of 15,702 males and 16,137 females. The village has 8,285 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,825 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 25,468 literate and 6,371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,854 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Vellarada

Vellarada 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 Vellarada

Vellarada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhanuvachapuram, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neyyattinkara to Vellarada is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vellarada is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vellarada

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

Health Facilities in Vellarada

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

FAQs about Vellarada