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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Thrissur |
| Population | 34,833 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Valapad is a village situated in the Thrissur district in the state of Kerala in southern India.[1] It is included in the Manappuram area, and is about 24 km from Thrissur city. It lies by the National Highway 17. The geographical advantage of this village is, in a radius of 25 to 30 kilometers, there are five municipalities and one city corporation. They are Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Chavakkad, Guruvayur, Kunnamkulam and Thrissur. Valapad Beach is considered to be a major tourist destination.[2]
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As of 2001[update] India census, Valappad had a population of 34833 with 16404 males and 18429 females.[1]
The poet Kunjunni Master was a native of Valapad.Famous director Lal Jose was born in Valapad[3] The writer P.V.Abdul Qayyum, Valappad who wrote Abalayude Prathikaram, a historical novel, was also a native of Valapad.(Malayalam Lexicon Vol.II, page xxvi)