Vettilappara
Vettilappara is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Vettilappara | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Vettilappara Location in Kerala, India  Vettilappara Vettilappara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°23′0″N 75°44′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 673639 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-10, KL-84(new) |
| Nearest city | Areacode |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Wayanad |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Eranadu |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Vettilappara had a population of 8590 with 4306 males and 4284 females.[1]
- Village = Vettilappara
- Panchayath = Urangattiri
- Block Panchayath = Areekode
- District Panchayath = Malappuram
Transportation
Vettiappara village connects to other parts of India through Feroke town on the west and Nilambur town on the east. National highway No. 66 passes through Pulikkal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No. 28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways 12, 29 and 181. The nearest airport is Kozhikode Airport. The nearest major railway station is at Feroke.
Education
- Govt High School, Vettilappara
- Govt UP school, Odakkayam
- Holy Cross Convent School, Vettilappara
Banks
- Canara Bank Vettilappara
- Vanitha Co-operative Bank Vettilappara
Nearest places
- Areacode
- KINARADAPPAN*
- Nilabur
- Thottumukkam
- Kakkadampoyil
- Edavanna
Tourist Attraction
- Urakkuzhippara Waterfalls
- Chekkunnu Mala
- CHOTHUKADAVE DAM*
- CHOTHUKADAVE BRIDGE*
- Kollam Kolli Waterfalls
- Odakkayam
- Ruby Estate
River
- Vettilappara Puzha (Cherupuzha)
This river originates from the Odakkayam hills. Many streams form Chekkunnu hills and Alappara hills flow into it.
Economy
Agriculture is the mainstay of economy. Major Crops are
References
- "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.