Vazhakkala
| Vazhakala വാഴക്കാല | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Vazhakala Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°00′55″N 76°19′46″E / 10.01516°N 76.329422°ECoordinates: 10°00′55″N 76°19′46″E / 10.01516°N 76.329422°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 42,272 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vazhakala is a sub-urban area situated near the city of Kochi (formerly Cochin), at thrikkakara municipality, Ernakulam district of kerala state in India. It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions. Even though it is a suburb, almost all functions and facilities are available at this place.
Location
Located adjacent to the District collectorate, Special economic zone and info park ,Vazhakkala occupies a central location in the city of Kochi. Lulu mall ,the premier shopping mall in kerala is just a five minute drive from here.
[1] As of 2001 India census,[2] Sarath T S had a population of 42,272. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.Vazhakkala has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 82%. In vazhakkala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.Moreover vazhakkala was recorded to be having the highest sex ratio(1072) int the district of ernakulam
Transportation
Cochin International Airport is about 30 km from this place. There are two railway stations nearby at a distance of about 8 and 10 kilometers. They are Ernakulam Town (also called North) and Ernakulam Junction (and this one is South). Main transportation modes are two- and four-wheelers and public transport system.
Facilities
This place is situated in the Thrikkakara (This is a Municipality, land division followed in India) which is famous for the Thrikkakara temple. Proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park passing thru here. There are Churches, Mosques and Temples near to this place.
Cochin University of science and technology is about 10 minutes drive from vazhakkala There are hotels and other facilities available for visitors. Sun Network's Office is located at Heavenly Plaza in vazhakkala
Families
Some of the ancient and old families living in this area include Manath peechampilly, Mulakkampilly, Thykoodathil, Alingapparambil, Chalissery, Naduvilakath, Madathiparambil etc.
Areas in Thrikkakkara-Kakkanad Urban Area
References
- ↑ http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/KerlaA.html
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.