Vadakkekad

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Vadakkekad
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Vadakkekad
Vadakkekad (India)
Coordinates: 10°38′28″N76°0′56″E / 10.64111°N 76.01556°E / 10.64111; 76.01556
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Area
  Total13.72 km2 (5.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2023)
  Total21,700
  Density1,718/km2 (4,450/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679562
Telephone code0487
Vehicle registration KL-46
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur
Sex ratio 1134 : 1000 /
Literacy100%
Lok Sabha constituency Guruvayur
Climate Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)

Vadakkekad is a village situated in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. The village has a population of over 21,000 people. It is home to several educational institutions, including more than two government-run higher secondary schools, two English medium schools (ICA and Rahmath), and one college (ICA). Additionally, there are various private education centers such as Bright Education Centre, Talent Education Centre, and Akshara. The primary source of income for the village comes from remittances sent by residents working in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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The Congress and Communist parties are the most influential political parties in Vadakkekad. The village also hosts various organizations such as the ESA Vadakkekad club, which has its own sports teams in Kerala and the UAE, and a football ground in Erinjippadi. Vadakkekad is known for its tourist attractions and is one of the wealthiest villages in the Thrissur district. The village is also notable for the K.P. Namboodiris Ayurvedic Tooth Powder factory, whose products have a global presence.

One of the largest primary health centers in India is located in the center of Vadakkekad.

Vadakkekad is located 30 km from Thrissur railway station, 10  km from Guruvayoor Railway station and 9  km from Kunnamkulam bus stand.

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