Vadakkethara - Talappilly, Thrissur

Vadakkethara is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Pazhayannur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vadakkethara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadakkethara is 627726. The village covers a total geographical area of 935 hectares and falls under the 680588 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Vadakkethara

According to the 2011 Census, Vadakkethara village had a total population of 10,261 people, including 4,963 males and 5,298 females, living in 2,489 households. The sex ratio was 1,067 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.30%, with male literacy at 92.88% and female literacy at 86.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,987, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 51.

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

Nearby Villages of Vadakkethara

Vadakkethara 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 Vadakkethara

Vadakkethara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakkiti, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Vadakkethara is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Vadakkethara is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadakkethara

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

Health Facilities in Vadakkethara

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

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