| Vazhithala | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Idukki |
| Nearest city | Koothattukulam |
| Literacy | 100% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Vazhithala is a small town in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
The town is situated between Thodupuzha and Koothattukulam. Thrikkekkunnu Shiva Temple is Located at Vazhithala. Thiruvathira and Shivarathry are the major festivals in this temple.There is a St. Antoneys church in Vazhithala and also St. Joseph Forane Church situated in Marika near vazhithala . St. Sebastins Senior Secondary School, St Antony's LP School and the Shanthigiri Institute run by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate or CMI are the some of the institutions providing education and training to the children and youth around the town. Hospitals include Mary Matha Hospital and Mercy Hospital. Banks include The Service Co-Operative Bank of Vazhithala, a federal bank, and the Idukki District Co-Oerative Bank.
The town of Vazhithala is the boundary of Manakkadu and Purapuzha Panchayaths, self governing local civil units. Kolady, Poothakav, Purapuzha, Marika are some of the near-by villages. The life of the people of these area reflects the typical village life of the Kerala people.