Vellikulangara | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Shiva Temple, Vellikkulangara | |
Interactive map of Vellikulangara | |
| Country | |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 16,854 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680699 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-64 |
Vellikulangara is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. [1]
As of 2011 [update] India census, Vellikulangara had a population of 16854 with 8275 males and 8579 females. [2] [1]
Vellikulangara is situated near Kodaly which is 12.6 km from Kodakara and 13 km from Chalakudy. There are two ways to reach Vellikulangara: one through Chalakudy and one directly from Kodakara.
Vellikulangara is famous for the Harrison Malayalam estates at Chokana and the Anapantham Forest. Cochin State Forest Tramway used to pass through Vellikulangara, which the British used to transport quality teak logs from Parambikulam forest to the port of Cochin and on to England.
Vellikulangara Bus Stand is a small but vital hub in the village of Vellikulangara, positioned along the Chalakudy–Kodakara road, it sits just south of landmarks like Holy Angel Hospital, Vellikulangara Kapela, and Annapoorneswari Temple. The stand is crucial for daily commuting: students, hospital visitors, and villagers rely on it heavily.