Vennur - Talappilly, Thrissur

Vennur is a village situated in the Talappilly taluka of Thrissur district, Kerala. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wadakkanchery and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Thrissur. Pazhayannur serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Vennur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vennur is 627754. The village covers a total geographical area of 956 hectares and falls under the 680587 pincode. Ottappalam is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Vennur 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 Vennur

According to the 2011 Census, Vennur village had a total population of 3,023 people, including 1,475 males and 1,548 females, living in 723 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.07%, with male literacy at 87.50% and female literacy at 80.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Vennur

Vennur 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 Vennur

Vennur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palappuram, while the nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ottappalam to Vennur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Thrissur to Vennur is about 48 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 Vennur

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

Health Facilities in Vennur

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

FAQs about Vennur