Vadanappally

Name   - Vadanappally
Settlement type - Village
Coordinate - 10 28'0"N 76 5'0"E
Subdivision type - Country
Subdivision Name - India

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State -Kerala
District - Thrissur
Taluk - Chavakad
Block Panchayath - Thalikulam
Constituent Assembly - Manaloor
Established Date - 1 Januvary 1962
Government type - Local Self Government
Population -29161(2011)
Official Language - Malayalam
Time zone - IST
PIN Code -680614
Area Code -0487
Registration Plate  -08/47
Near City - Thrissur


Vadanappally ( Vatanappally / Vadanapally) is a panchayat & village in Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Vadanapally Panchayath established in1962 january1st. Vadanapally is a small coastal village situated on the coastal belt of Thrissur district, about 19 km from Thrissur town. It is the nearest point in NH 66 from Trichur city. It is junction from where one can directly reach Kodungallur, Guruvayoor and Thrissur town. Vatanappally placed next to Kandassankadavau (which was ancient trade centre) and NH 66 passes straight through the heart of the town.Durga devi temple, South Juma Masjid, St. Francis church and Beach are nearby tourist attractions. 'Snehatheeram' is a nearby tourist beach situated at Talikulam, which is about 4 km from Vadanappally. Every year a beach festival named'ORUMA'is celebrated here.

Guruvayoor Temple, Palayoor Church, Thriprayar Temple, Kodungallur Cheraman Juma Masjid vadanapally Temple, Thirumangalam temple (Temple listed in 108 swayambu siva temples), Chavakkad Manathala Mosque, shankaramangallam shiva temple and Kodungallur Temple are some of the nearby pilgrim centres.

Beach

A pleasant and clean beach situated in Arabian coast just 18 km from Thrissur, the cultural capital of kerala, is just 3 km from Vadanapilly. The coast is lined with beautiful patches of coral reef rimmed by lush green coconut palms. Ideal for swimming, surfing and sun bathing.The beach linked with exotic backwaters, one can row a vanchi(a country boat)along the coconut palm fringed backwaters.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Vadanappilly had a population of 29161 with 13638 males and 15523 females.[1]

How to Reach

Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, Kochi - 60 km
Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur - 18 km Nearest other railway station Guruvayoor 17 km by road

Organic Farming

Manaloor is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manaloor in 2016, food for 3,000 strong audience was prepared in Manaloor using organic farming techniques.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
  2. ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/india/article-malayalam-news-1.1273550


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