Vellikulangara

Vellikulangara is a small village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Vellikulangara
village
Shiva Temple, Vellikkulangara
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Population
 (2001)
  Total15,883
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680699
Vehicle registrationKL-64

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Vellikulangara had a population of 15883 with 7821 males and 8062 females.[1]

Vellikulangara is situated near KODALY which is 8 km from Kodakara. There are two ways to reach Vellikulangara: one through Chalakudy and one directly from Thrissur.

Vellikulangara is famous for the Chokana Estates and the Anapantham Forest. A tram line used to pass through Vellikulangara, which the British used to transport quality teak logs from Parambikulam forest to Kochi and on to England.

Holy Angel Hospital is the major private health care facility available in the area

References

  1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.

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