Valapad Explained

Valapad
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.3982°N 76.0918°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thrissur
Government Type:Panchayath
Governing Body:Elected Members from 19 local bodies(called "wards")will govern the Panchayath.
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:34833
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:680567
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0487
Registration Plate:KL 75

Valapad is a village situated in the Thrissur district in the state of Kerala in southern India.,[1] and is about 24 km from Thrissur city. It lies by the National Highway 66. The geographical advantage of this village is, in a radius of 25 to 30 kilometers, there are five municipalities and one city corporation. They are Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Chavakkad, Guruvayur, Kunnamkulam and Thrissur. Valapad Beach is considered to be a major tourist destination.[2]

Demographics

India census, Valappad had a population of 34833 with 16404 males and 18429 females.

Trivia

The poet Kunjunni Mash was a native of Valapad.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2008-12-10.
  2. http://www.india9.com/i9show/Valapad-Beach-54411.htm "Valapad Beach"
  3. Staff (27 March 2006) "Kunjunni passes away". The Hindu