Vettoor - Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Vettoor is a village situated in the Varkala taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 15 km from Attingal and around 65 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Vettoor village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vettoor is 628467. The village covers a total geographical area of 1769 hectares and falls under the 695311 pincode. Varkala is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Vettoor

According to the 2011 Census, Vettoor village had a total population of 36,818 people, including 16,409 males and 20,409 females, living in 8,694 households. The sex ratio was 1,244 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.14%, with male literacy at 93.39% and female literacy at 89.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Vettoor

Vettoor 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 Vettoor

Vettoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Akathumuri, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varkala to Vettoor is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Vettoor is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vettoor

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

Health Facilities in Vettoor

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

FAQs about Vettoor