Town · Ernakulam, Kerala
# Vazhakkala

Vazhakkala is a town in Kanayannur sub-district of Ernakulam district, Kerala (census town). The 2011 Census counted 51,242 people in 12,762 households. Literacy was 96.7%.
- 51,242 people (2011)
- 12,762 households
- 96.7% literacy
- 1,047 females per 1,000 males

## Population of Vazhakkala

■ Vazhakkala · ■ Ernakulam urban average
- Literacy (age 7+) 96.7% 96.2%
- Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) 1047 1029
- Child sex ratio (0–6) 1072 961
- Working population 37.2% 37.2%

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## Homes and amenities in Vazhakkala

Of every 100 households in Vazhakkala in 2011, 99 had electricity, 100 a toilet at home and 89 cooked with LPG; 92 had a mobile phone, 51 a two-wheeler and 35 a car.

■ Vazhakkala · ■ Ernakulam urban average
- Electricity for lighting 99% 98%
- Toilet within the home 100% 98%
- No toilet (open defecation) 0% 1%
- Tap water 61% 66%
- Drinking water within premises 93% 81%
- Cooking with LPG / PNG 89% 76%
- Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue 9% 22%
- Use banking services 85% 78%
- Television 94% 90%
- Mobile phone 92% 86%
- Computer with internet 25% 14%
- Two-wheeler 51% 42%
- Car / jeep / van 35% 19%
- None of these assets 1% 2%
- Own their home 76% 84%

Source: Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14).

## What people in Vazhakkala work as

■ Services, trade & industry 16,237 (85%) · ■ Household industry 292 (2%) · ■ Farming 125 (1%) · ■ Marginal 2,393 (13%)

Source: Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts.

## How has the population of Vazhakkala changed?

From 33,167 in 1991 to 51,242 in 2011.
1991 2001 2011
Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Vazhakkala in numbers and road distances
- Density 3,982 per km²
- Growth 2001–2011 18.9%
- Annual rainfall 3,653 mm
- Temperature range 23 °C to 35 °C

### Road distances
- Thiruvananthapuram (state capital) 225 km by road
- Kakkanad (district HQ) 2 km by road
- Kochi (city of 1 lakh+) 2 km by road
- Kochi (city of 5 lakh+) 2 km by road
- Ernakulam (railway station) 9 km by road

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Services and economy in Vazhakkala

### Civic services
- Pucca roads 140 km
- Drainage Open and closed drains
- Flush toilets 23,967
- Water storage 200 kl
- Electricity — homes 13,105
- Electricity — industry 186

### Hospitals
- ● Dispensaries 3 · 1 doctors

### Schools and colleges
- ● Primary schools 1 govt · 3 private
- ● Senior secondary schools 2 private
- ● Engineering colleges 1 govt

### Banks
- Nationalised banks 5
- Private banks 8
- Co-operative banks 1

Main manufactured goods: coconut oil, marine products and packing materials.

Source: Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory.

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Vazhakkala
- Hospitals 17 in Vazhakkala
- Banks 82 in Vazhakkala
- ATMs 21 in Vazhakkala
- Petrol pumps 5 in Vazhakkala
- Hotels 59 in Vazhakkala
- Shopping malls 9 in Vazhakkala
- Schools 26 in Vazhakkala
- Colleges and universities 15 in Vazhakkala
- Cinemas 2 in Vazhakkala
- Pharmacies 8 in Vazhakkala
- Restaurants 85 in Vazhakkala
- Dental clinics 30 in Vazhakkala

Source: Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source).

## Know before you go: Vazhakkala
- Time zone UTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- Currency Rupee (INR)
- Country calling code +91
- Languages English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug types Type C, D · 230 V
- Driving side Left
- Postcode format 6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports
- Cochin International Airport (COK) · Kochi 17 km
- Calicut International Airport (CCJ) · Calicut 131 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:03) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 06:33, sunset around 18:06).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers
- What is the population of Vazhakkala? 51,242 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Vazhakkala in? Ernakulam district, Kerala
- What was the population of Vazhakkala in 1991? 33,167
- What plug type is used in Vazhakkala? Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Vazhakkala? Cochin International Airport (COK), about 17 km in a straight line

At a glance
- Sub-district: Kanayannur
- District: Ernakulam
- State: Kerala
- Census town code: 628008
- Status: census town
- Coordinates: 10.012, 76.326

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