Thazhekkad is a village

Village

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 in Thrissur district

Thrissur district

Thrissur is a revenue district of Kerala situated in the central part of that state. Spanning an area of about 3,032 km2, Thrissur district is home to over 10% of Kerala’s population. Thrissur district was formed on July 1, 1949, with the headquarters at Thrissur City. Thrissur is known as...

 in the state of Kerala

Kerala

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, India

India

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Demographics

India census

Census

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, Thazhekkad had a population of 13387 with 6412 males and 6975 females. Thazhekkad is covering a vide area comparing to its nearby villages.

Religion

Hinduism

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, Christianity

Christianity

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 and Islam

Islam

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 are the prominent religions in this area. 60% Hindus, 35% Christian and remaining 5% Islam. The St. Sebastian church which located here is a very famous pilgrimage place for everyone regardless their caste or religion. "Muthappan" is the pet name to St. Sebastian which given by the residents. The followers of all religions are living here in a good communal harmony. The temple for Lord Siva just opposite of St. Sebastian church is the best example for communal harmony.

Economy

The village economy mainly based on agriculture

Agriculture

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 and remitance from NRI

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Transportation

Road is the only available mode of transportation. The nearest railway station is Irinjalakuda

Irinjalakuda

Irinjalakuda is a municipal town situated in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India. It is famous for the sprawling Koodalmanikyam Temple that has Bharata as the main deity and the St Thomas Cathedral in the heart of the City...

 which situated in Kallettumkara

Kallettumkara

Kallettumkara is a village coming under Aloor Panchayat in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.-Demographics: India census, Kallettumkara had a population of 6728 with 3278 males and 3450 females....

. The people are mainly depending upon their on private vehicles like motor bikes, cars etc. in order to access nearest main bus routes (Kallettumkara, Kombinjamakkal, Thommana, Aloor) and railway stations due to the lack of enough buses in this routes.

Geography

The landscape of this area is very attractive. The evergreen paddy fields and crystal clear water in small canals with various kinds of fishes nearby paddy fields with the real smell of nature will paste an unforgettable picture in everybody's heart.