About Village
Vazhakala is a neighbourhood region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It is situated around 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and is part of Thrikkakkara Municipality. It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions.it has a history about 150 years mainly associated with age old churches and temples.
Demography
Vazhakkala (CT) town is situated in district ERNAKULAM, KERALA. The Vazhakkala town has population of 51242, male population is 25033 and female population is 26209 as per the Census 2011 data. Population of Children under the age of 0-6 is 5068, male child population under the age of six is 2446 and female child population under the age of six is 2622. Total literacy rate of Vazhakkala city is 96.75%, male literacy rate is 98.15% and female literacy rate is 95.4%. In Vazhakkala Female Sex Ratio is 1047 per 1000 male persons. Child sex ratio is 1072 per 1000 male child under the age of six. Total number of house hold in Vazhakkala is 12762.
Geography
Located adjacent to the District collectorate, special economic zone and info park, Vazhakkala occupies a central location in the city of Kochi. Lulu Mall, the premier shopping mall in Kerala is just a five minute drive from here
Socio-Economic
Vazhakkala village, a part of Thrikkakara Municipality, holds a middle level socio-economic status. It is classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institiutions. It has a history of about 150 years, mainly associated with age old churches and temples. A major part of the population consists of muslim community. The people are mostly involved in small-scale businesses and salaried jobs.
Ecology
Normal Kerala ecology
Tourism
This place is situated in the Thrikkakara (This is a Municipality, land division followed in India) which is famous for the Thrikkakara temple. Proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park passing thru here. There are Churches, Mosques and Temples near to this place.