Vadakkekad
Vadakkekad, Kerala, India is located in Thrissur district (South India). With a population of over 25000 people, it consists of many attractions and services. With more than two Government Higher secondary schools, two English Medium Schools (ICA & Rahmath), one College (ICA). Apart from schools there many Private Education Centres like Bright Education Centre, Talent Education centre, Akshara Etc. are playing major role in education sector. The main income is from GCC countries flowing to this village. Congress & Communist Parties are main influenced political parties. Vadakkekad panchayath is the one of the best Panchayath in Kerala. many more like ESA Vadakkekad club (ESA Vadakkekad has own sports team in Kerala as well as UAE, it is located in the heart of Vadakkekad and it has own football ground in Erinjippadi), Vadakkekad is one of the touristic and wealthiest village in Thrissur. The village is famous for the factory of K.P. Namboodiris Ayurvedic Tooth Powder, which has spread its brands globally. Sri. M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, a social reformer, cultural leader and a national award-winning actor is from Vadakkekkad. Vadakkekad is a blessed place as given birth of a lot of other social reformers like Sri. M.R. Bhatathirippad, Sri. V.K Sreeraman,etc. With as many as six wedding halls, Vadakkekad also shows what India produce best in breathtaking scenery. The biggest Primary Health Center in India is located in the centre of Vadakkekad.
Vadakkekad | |
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  Vadakkekad Location in Kerala, India  Vadakkekad Vadakkekad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°38′28″N 76°0′56″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.72 km2 (5.30 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 23,575 |
| • Density | 1,718/km2 (4,450/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679562 |
| Telephone code | 0487 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-46 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur |
| Sex ratio | 1134 : 1000 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 100% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Guruvayur |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Vadakkekad is located 30 km away from Thrissur Railway Station, 10 km away from Guruvayoor Railway station and 9 km from Kunnamkulam Bus stand.