South Vazhakulam

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South Vazhakulam
Thadiyittaparambu
Thekke Vazhakulam
village
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Vazhakkulam Gramapanchayat Office, Marampilli
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South Vazhakulam
Location in Kerala, India
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South Vazhakulam
South Vazhakulam (India)
Coordinates: 10°05′N76°25′E / 10.09°N 76.42°E / 10.09; 76.42
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Government
  BodyVazhakulam Panchayat
Population
  Total
28,591 (Census data 2,001)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
683105
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registration KL-40
Nearest city Aluva, Perumbavoor
Lok Sabha constituency Chalakkudy

South Vazhakulam is a small town in between Aluva and Perumbavoor on Aluva-Munnar State Highway(SH-16). South Vazhakulam represents Vazhakulam Village, Vazhakulam Panchayat & Vazhakulam Block.

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Vazhakulam, which was traditionally a farming village, has changed to an industrial area with many big and small industrial units and large warehouses operating in and around Vazhakulam. South Vazhakulam is the major shopping area for the residents between Aluva and Perumbavoor towns. South Vazhakulam is preferred by many people from across the state to settle down since it is located in the suburb of Kochi and is well connected to major towns, airport, railway station, and multi-specialty hospital. People following different religious beliefs live together in harmony. Also, the crime rate is very low. Periyar Valley Irrigation Main Canal flows through Vazhakulam and so the land is supplied with water even during summer.

Etymology

Vazhakkulam comes from 'vazha' which means banana in Malayalam and 'kulam' which means pond in Malayalam. There were a lot of banana plantations in olden times and there were many ponds to irrigate these plantations. That can be the reason for this pretty name of the village.

Administration

It represents Vazhakulam Block and Vazhakulam Panchayat in Kunnathunadu Taluk, Ernakulam District in the Indian state of Kerala. [1]

Villages and suburbs

Marampally, Vazhakkulam, Sreemulanagaram, Vengola, Keezhmadu, Edathala and Kizhakkambalam.

Location

Economy

South Vazhakulam is known for small scale industries and warehouses. It accommodates one of the largest warehouses in the state. There are many small size industries and trading concerns located in and around South Vazhakulam town.

Industries

Religious Centers

Educational Institutions

References

  1. "Basic Population Figures of India, States, Districts, Sub-District and Village, 2011". censusindia.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. 2011. Archived from the original on 11 July 2022. Retrieved 18 May 2025.