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'''Vatanappally''' ('''Vatanappilly'''/''' |
'''Vatanappally''' ('''Vatanappilly'''/'''Vadanapally''') is a [[panchayat]] and [[census town]] in [[Thrissur district]], in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].It is a suburb of Thrissur city.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|work=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref> |
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Vatanapally is a small coastal village on the coastal belt of Thrissur district, about {{cvt|19|km}} from Thrissur town. It is the nearest point on [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] from Trichur city. It is at a junction from where one can directly reach Kodungallur, Guruvayoor and Thrissur town. Vatanappally is next to Kandassankadavau (an ancient trade centre) and NH 66 passes straight through the heart of the town. |
Vatanapally is a small coastal village on the coastal belt of Thrissur district, about {{cvt|19|km}} from Thrissur town. It is the nearest point on [[National Highway 66 (India)|NH 66]] from Trichur city. It is at a junction from where one can directly reach Kodungallur, Guruvayoor and Thrissur town. Vatanappally is next to Kandassankadavau (an ancient trade centre) and NH 66 passes straight through the heart of the town. |
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Vatanappally
Vatanappally Vatanappilly | |
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 Organic farming is popular in Manaloor, Vatanappally. | |
| Nickname: Vatanappally | |
  Vatanappally Location in Kerala, India  Vatanappally Vatanappally (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°28′0″N 76°5′0″E / 10.46667°N 76.08333°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati Raj (India) |
| • Body | Vatanappally Grama Panchayath, Engandiyur Grama Panchayath |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 30,657 |
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680614 |
| Telephone code | 0487 |
| Vehicle registration | KL08/46/75 |
| Nearest city | Thrissur city |
Vatanappally (Vatanappilly/Vadanapally) is a panchayat and census town in Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India.It is a suburb of Thrissur city.[2]
Vatanapally is a small coastal village on the coastal belt of Thrissur district, about 19 km (12 mi) from Thrissur town. It is the nearest point on NH 66 from Trichur city. It is at a junction from where one can directly reach Kodungallur, Guruvayoor and Thrissur town. Vatanappally is next to Kandassankadavau (an ancient trade centre) and NH 66 passes straight through the heart of the town.
Durga devi temple, South Juma Masjid, St. Francis church and the beach are nearby tourist attractions. Snehatheeram is a nearby tourist beach at Talikulam, which is about 4 km (2.5 mi) from Vatanappally. Every year a beach festival named Oruma is celebrated here.
Guruvayoor Temple, Palayoor Church, Thriprayar Temple, Kodungallur Cheraman Juma Masjid Vatanapally Temple, Thirumangalam temple (listed in 108 swayambu siva temples), Chavakkad Manathala Mosque, shankaramangallam shiva temple and Kodungallur Temple are some of the nearby pilgrim centres. Vatanapplly pincode :680614
Beach
A pleasant and clean beach situated on the Arabian coast just 18 km from Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, is just 3 km from Vadanapilly. The coast is lined with beautiful patches of coral reef rimmed by lush green coconut palms. Ideal for swimming, surfing and sunbathing. The beach is linked with exotic backwaters, and one can row a vanchi (a country boat) along the coconut palm fringed backwaters.
Demographics
As of 2011 Census, Vadanappilly had a population of 30,657 which constitute 13,966 males and 16,691 females. Vadanapally census town has an area of 14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi) with 7,302 families residing in it. The average female sex ratio was 1195 higher than the state average of 1084. 10.3% of the population was under 6 years of age. Vadanapally had an average literacy of 95.7% higher than the state average of 94%.[3]
How to reach
- Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, Ernakulam - 60 km
- Nearest railway station: Guruvayur - 17 km
- Other railway station: Thrissur - 18 km
Organic farming
Manalur is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manalur in 2016, food for an audience of 3,000 was prepared in Manalur using organic farming techniques.[4]
References
- ^ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ^ "Part B" (PDF). Census India. Wayback Machine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "കോഴിക്കോട്ട് മോദിക്ക് വിരുന്നൊരുക്കാന് മണലൂരില് ജൈവ പച്ചക്കറികൃഷി".
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