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| Country | India | ||
| State | Kerala | ||
| District(s) | Pathanamthitta | ||
| Population | 20,750 (2003[update]) | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) | ||
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Vallicode (Malayalam:വള്ളികൊഡ്) (pronounced valli-koad) is a village in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India.
It is a beautiful village situated at about 7 km from the district head quarters of Pathanamthitta at south - east direction.
The northern and southern sides of the village are protected by tall hills and a beautiful green valley emerges in between the hills. The valley, decorated by tall trees and lush green vegetation descends to the paddy fields at the centre, which is watered by the stream originating from the hills, flowing through the heart of the village, like a life-line and reaches the Achankovil River.
The postal pincode for vallicode is 689659. Do note - Vallicode is not the same as Vallicode-Kottayam though both are pretty adjacent.
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One can reach Vallicode from Pathanamthitta via Kodumthara - Vazhamuttom - Thazhoorkkadavu Bridge. It is only 6 km from Pathanamthitta City.
Alternatively, one can also arrive via Kaipattoor junction on the Pandalam - Pathanamthitta route.
Thrikkovil Sree Padmanabha Swami Kshetram
This temple is supposedly the second of its kind in Kerala, the first being the famous temple in Thiruvanathapuram.
Thrippara Shiva Kshetram
A temple situated near the river-bed with Lord Shiva as the presiding deity.
Thazhoor Bhagavathi Kshetram
Another Devi temple by the Achankovil River famous for their annual Kumba Bharani festival and Kolam thullal dedicated to goddess Kali.
Puthiyedathukavu Devi Kshetram
Another Devi (Kali) temple in Vallicode