AT A GLANCE
Vazhappally Grama Panchayat
A model Grama Panchayat in Kottayam District, renowned for its historical heritage, agricultural excellence, social development, and sustainable initiatives.
42,416
Total Population
98%
Literacy Rate
23 km²
Area
22
Wards
📘 Introduction
Vazhappally Grama Panchayat
Vazhappally Grama Panchayat is located in Changanassery Taluk of Kottayam District, Kerala. Renowned for its historical significance, rich cultural heritage, and agricultural traditions, the Panchayat has achieved remarkable progress in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare. Paddy cultivation, rubber plantations, the service sector, and small-scale businesses are the major sources of livelihood.
🏛️ Basic Information
| 📍 District | Kottayam |
| 🗺️ Taluk | Changanassery |
| 🏢 Block Panchayat | Madappally |
| 🏡 Villages | Chethipuzha, Vazhappally West |
| 🌊 Topography | Plain Land |
| 🌾 Main Occupation | Agriculture & Service Sector |
| 🌴 Major Crops | Paddy, Rubber, Coconut & Banana |
| 🌦️ Climate | 24°C – 35°C |
| 🗳️ Wards | 22 |
| 👥 Population | 42,416 |
👨👩👧👦 Population & Social Profile
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,416 |
| Overall Literacy | 98% |
| Male Literacy | 98%+ |
| Female Literacy | 97%+ |
| Sex Ratio | Higher than Kerala Average |
| Population Density | As per Official Statistics |
📈 Social Development
🧭 Panchayat Boundaries
⬆ North
Madappally Grama Panchayat
⬇ South
Chethipuzha & Changanassery Municipality
➡ East
Paippad Grama Panchayat
⬅ West
Thrikkodithanam Grama Panchayat
🚍 Transportation
Road Transport
The Panchayat enjoys excellent road connectivity through KSRTC and private bus services to Kottayam, Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and nearby towns.
Nearest Railway Station
Changanassery Railway Station
Nearest Airport
Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery)
Main Bus Station
Changanassery Bus Stand
🎓 Education
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏫 Government Schools | Available |
| 📘 Aided Schools | Available |
| 🏢 Private Schools | Available |
| 👶 Anganwadis | Operating in all 22 wards |
| 📚 Public Libraries | Available for community services |
🏥 Healthcare
Family Health Centre
Family Health Centre (FHC), Vazhappally
Ayurveda Dispensary
Government Ayurveda Dispensary
Homeopathy Dispensary
Government Homeopathy Dispensary
Veterinary Dispensary
Veterinary Dispensary, Thuruthy
🌾 Agriculture
Major Crops
- Paddy
- Rubber
- Coconut
- Banana
- Vegetables
Agricultural Development
The Krishi Bhavan implements a wide range of agricultural development programmes including organic farming promotion, farmer training, seed distribution, sustainable farming practices, and productivity enhancement initiatives to support local farmers.
🏛️ Major Government Institutions
Grama Panchayat Office
Vazhappally Grama Panchayat
Family Health Centre
FHC Vazhappally
Krishi Bhavan
Vazhappally
Veterinary Dispensary
Thuruthy
ICDS Office
Vazhappally
Village Extension Office (VEO)
Vazhappally
LSGD Assistant Engineer Office
Assistant Engineer
🛕 Major Places of Worship
🛕 Temples
- Veroor Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
- Eesanathukavu Devi Temple
- Araykkal Devi Temple
- Sree Vanadurga Devi Temple
⛪ Churches
- St. Mary's Orthodox Church
- St. George Church
- Sacred Heart Church
- St. Joseph Church
- St. George Knanaya Church
- St. Antony's Church
- Marth Mariam Forane Church
- St. Mary's Church
- Salvation Army Church
- Ascension CSI Church
- St. Jude Church
- St. Stephen's CSI Church
🕌 Mosques
- Muhiyudheen Juma Masjid, Vadakkekkara
- Muhiyudheen Juma Masjid, Madukkummoodu
- Darul Salam Masjid