Vazhakala is a neighbourhood region in the city of

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. It is situated around 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and is part of Thrikkakkara Municipality. It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions.it has a history about 150 years mainly associated with age old churches and temples.

Location

Located adjacent to the District collectorate, special economic zone, info park, and NPOL, 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. India

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, 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) in 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 has the Thrikkakara temple. The proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park pass through here. There are Churches,

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and

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s near to this place. Cochin University of science and technology and Model Engineering college 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, Malamel, Arimbasseri, Paruthikkal, Cheriyil , palliparambil,Kuruppumbagath, Manath Peechampilly, Kalappurackal, Moolayil, Mulakkampilly, Thykoodathil, Alingaparambil, Chalissery, Naduvilakath, Madathiparambil, Poothiyath and Vazhakkala family. Vazhakkala family is the ancient family and place got name from this large family

Areas in Thrikkakkara-Kakkanad Urban Area

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* Thrikkakkara North * Thrikkakkara South *

Kakkanad Kakkanad is a region in Kochi, Kerala, located east of the city centre. The term is used to refer to an area covering Thrikkakara municipality and the built-up areas in the western parts of the adjoining Kunnathunad grama panchayat. Kakkanad i ...

References

Cities and towns in Ernakulam district Suburbs of Kochi {{Ernakulam-geo-stub