Vadakkekad

Vadakkekad
village
Vadakkekad
Vadakkekad

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 10°38′28″N 76°0′56″E / 10.64111°N 76.01556°E / 10.64111; 76.01556Coordinates: 10°38′28″N 76°0′56″E / 10.64111°N 76.01556°E / 10.64111; 76.01556
Country  India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Area
 • Total 13.72 km2 (5.30 sq mi)
Population (2001)
 • Total 23,575
 • Density 1,718/km2 (4,450/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 679562
Telephone code 0487
Vehicle registration KL-46
Coastline 0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur
Sex ratio 1134 : 1000 ♂/♀
Literacy 91.17%%
Lok Sabha constituency Guruvayur
Climate Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature 35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature 20 °C (68 °F)

Vadakkekad, Kerala, India is located in Thrissur district (South India). With a population of over 3000 people, it consists of many attractions and services. With more than two Government Higher secondary schools, two English Medium Schools, one College and many more, Vadakkekad is one of the touristic and wealthiest village in Thrissur. The village is famous for the factory of K.P. Namboodiris Ayurvedic Tooth Powder, which has spread its brands globally. Sri. M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, a social reformer, cultural leader and a national award winning actor is from Vadakkekkad. Vadakkekad is a blessed place as given birth of a lot of other social reformers like Sri. M.R. Bhatathirippad, Sri. V.K Sreeraman,etc. With as many as four wedding halls, Vadakkekad also shows what India produce best in breathtaking scenery. The biggest Primary Health Center in India is located in the heart of Vadakkekad.

Vadakkekad is located 30 km away from Thrissur Railway Station, 10 km away from Guruvayoor Railway station and 12 km from Kunnamkulam Bus stand.


Once upon a time Vadakkekad Primary Health Centre is the Biggest Primary Health Centre in Asia.

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