Venganellur Village - Talappilly, Thrissur
Venganellur is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Chelakkara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Venganellur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Venganellur is 627729. The village covers a total geographical area of 2053 hectares and falls under the 680586 pincode. Thrissur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Venganellur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Venganellur
As per Census 2011, Venganellur village has a total population of 10,664 people, consisting of 5,047 males and 5,617 females. The village has 2,596 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,815 literate and 1,849 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,851 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Venganellur are given below:
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,664 | 5,047 | 5,617 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,114 | 549 | 565 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,851 | 877 | 974 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 8,815 | 4,287 | 4,528 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,849 | 760 | 1,089 |
Nearby Villages of Venganellur
Venganellur 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chelakkara (ct) | South | 3.38 km |
| Killimangalam | West | 3.57 km |
| Kondazhy | East | 3.78 km |
| Painkulam | North-West | 4.54 km |
| Mayannur | North-East | 4.75 km |
| Thonnurkara | South-West | 5.27 km |
| Vaniyamkulam- Ii (ct) | North | 5.49 km |
| Kurumala | South-West | 5.52 km |
| Panjal | West | 6.32 km |
| Vadakkethara | East | 7.24 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Venganellur
Venganellur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mannanur, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thrissur to Venganellur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Venganellur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Venganellur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Venganellur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Venganellur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Venganellur
Where is Venganellur located?
Venganellur village is located in Talappilly Taluka, Thrissur district, Kerala, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Venganellur?
The Gram Panchayat of Venganellur is Chelakkara.
What is the pincode of Venganellur?
The pincode of Venganellur is 680586.
What is the population of Venganellur?
Venganellur has a total population of 10,664, including 5,047 males and 5,617 females.
How many households are there in Venganellur?
There are 2,596 households in Venganellur.
What is the literacy rate in Venganellur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Venganellur is 82.66%. Male literacy is 84.94% and female literacy is 80.61%.