About Village
Ezhikkara is a Village in Paravur Taluk of Ernakulam District, Kerala.The North Paravur, Chathanad road (9 km) passes through this village. Ezhikkara is situated close to Ernakulam. Ezhikkara is famous for its Pokkali (a type of rice) fields and prawn farms.
Demography
Ezhikkara population in 2020/2021 is between 10,489 and 13,192 and total households residing are 2698.
Geography
Ezhikkara is a quintessential Kerala village surrounded by lagoons and lush vegetation. Fishing and rice farming are the main source of income for the residents. Ezhikkara is famous for its Pokkali rice cultivations and fresh water prawn farms. The neighboring areas of the Village are Veeran Puzha part of NW-3 (Kollam-Kottapuram); Vypin Island in west, Kottuvally in east; Kadamakkudy in South and North Paravur Municipality in north.
Socio-Economic
Agriculture and fishing is the main source.
Ecology
Paddy fields and small rivers can see across the land and small culverts are connecting these fields.
Tourism
Small islands , paddy fields and culverts are making this place really a great tourist place.Nearby attractions are Cherai Beach Kuzhuippilly Beach Vypin Light House