Vadakkekad

Vadakkekad
village
Vadakkekad Vadakkekad Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 10°38′28″N 76°0′56″E / 10.64111°N 76.01556°ECoordinates: 10°38′28″N 76°0′56″E / 10.64111°N 76.01556°E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Area
• Total	13.72 km^2 (5.30 sq mi)
Population (2001)
• Total	23,575
• Density	1,718/km^2 (4,450/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	679562
Telephone code	0487
Vehicle registration	KL-46
Coastline	0 kilometres (0 mi)
Nearest city	Kunnamkulam, Guruvayur
Sex ratio	1134 : 1000 ♂/♀
Literacy	91.17%%
Lok Sabha constituency	Guruvayur
Climate	Tropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature	35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature	20 °C (68 °F)

Vadakkekad, Kerala, India is located in Thrissur district (South India). With a population of over 3000 people, it consists of many attractions and services. With more than two Government Higher secondary schools, two English Medium Schools, one College and many more, Vadakkekad is one of the touristic and wealthiest village in Thrissur. The village is famous for the factory of K.P. Namboodiris Ayurvedic Tooth Powder, which has spread its brands globally. Sri. M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, a social reformer, cultural leader and a national award winning actor is from Vadakkekkad. Vadakkekad is a blessed place as given birth of a lot of other social reformers like Sri. M.R. Bhatathirippad, Sri. V.K Sreeraman,etc. With as many as four wedding halls, Vadakkekad also shows what India produce best in breathtaking scenery. The biggest Primary Health Center in India is located in the heart of Vadakkekad.

Vadakkekad is located 30 km away from Thrissur Railway Station, 10 km away from Guruvayoor Railway station and 12 km from Kunnamkulam Bus stand.

External links

• Website of Vadakkekad www.vadakkekad.com

Once upon a time Vadakkekad Primary Health Centre is the Biggest Primary Health Centre in Asia.