Vazhakkala

Vazhakala is a neighbourhood region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It is situated around 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and is part of Thrikkakkara Municipality. It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions.it has a history about 150 years mainly associated with the local mosque Badiriya Masjid and Nusrathul Islam Madrasa.

Vazhakala
Neighbourhood
Vazhakala
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10.01516°N 76.329422°E / 10.01516; 76.329422
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Population
 (2001)
 • Total42,272
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Location

Located adjacent to the District collectorate, special economic zone and info park, Vazhakkala occupies a central location in the city of Kochi. Lulu Mall, the premier shopping mall in Kerala is just a five minute drive from here.

[1] As of 2001 India census,[2] had a population of 42,272. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vazhakkala has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 82%. In Vazhakkala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Moreover Vazhakkala was recorded to be having the highest sex ratio (1072) in the district of Ernakulam.

Transportation

Cochin International Airport is about 30 km from this place. There are two railway stations nearby at a distance of about 8 and 10 kilometers. They are Ernakulam Town (also called North) and Ernakulam Junction (and this one is South). Main transportation modes are two- and four-wheelers and public transport system.

Facilities

This place is situated in the Thrikkakara (This is a Municipality, land division followed in India) which is famous for the Thrikkakara temple. Proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park passing thru here. There are Churches, Mosques and Temples near to this place.

Cochin University of science and technology is about 10 minutes drive from vazhakkala There are hotels and other facilities available for visitors. Sun Network's Office is located at Heavenly Plaza in vazhakkala

Families

Some of the ancient and old families living in this area include, Arimbasseri,Paruthikkal, Cheriyil , Kuruppumbagath, Manath Peechampilly, Kalappurackal, Moolayil, Mulakkampilly, Thykoodathil, Alingaparambil, Chalissery, Naduvilakath, Madathiparambil, Poothiyath and Vazhakkala family. Vazhakkala family is the ancient family and place got name from this large family

Areas in Thrikkakkara-Kakkanad Urban Area

References
  1. http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/KerlaA.html
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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