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	'''Vettikkavala '''is a village located in the [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<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 \|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India \|access-date=2008-12-10 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx \|archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> ~~One point of interest within the~~ village is a Shiva-Vishnu ~~temple~~ which hosts a special deity called Vathukkal ~~Njali~~ Kunju. An annual celebration of [[Pongala]] is held at the temple. The village is also well known for ''temple arts (kshetra kala)'' and a palace constructed by [[Sree Moolam Thirunal]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം\|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=ManoramaOnline\|language=ml}}</ref>		'''Vettikkavala''' is a village located in the [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<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 \|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India \|access-date=2008-12-10 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx \|archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> The village is famous for Shiva-Vishnu temples which hosts a special deity called ''Vathukkal Njaali Kunju.'' An annual celebration of [[Pongala]] is held at the temple. The village is also well known for ''temple arts (kshetra kala)'' and a palace constructed by [[Sree Moolam Thirunal]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം\|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=ManoramaOnline\|language=ml}}</ref>

			== Etymology ==
			The village Vettikkavala derives its name from the origins of idol worship of the temple here. The initial worship was carried out on an idol beneath a ''Vetti( aporosa cardiosperma)'' tree that existed near the temple. According to local historians, this tree was roughly situated near the present-day government school.

	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
	{{As of\|pre=the\| 2011}} India census, Vettikkavala has a population of 20,118 with 5,313 households. The majority of the population identifies as Hindu; Christians are a religious minority. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Castes]] make up 17.02% of the total population; 0.12% of the population are Scheduled Tribes.		{{As of\|pre=the\| 2011}} India census, Vettikkavala has a population of 20,118 with 5,313 households.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Vettikkavala Village Population - Kottarakkara - Kollam, Kerala \|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628411-vettikkavala-kerala.html \|access-date=2025-12-15 \|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref> The majority of the population identifies as Hindu and Christians are the largest religious minority. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes\|Scheduled Castes]] make up 17.02% of the total population; 0.12% of the population are Scheduled Tribes.

	== Administration and Politics ==		== Administration and Politics ==

	~~Vettikkavala is a~~ [[~~Gram panchayat~~]] in the ~~Kottarakara~~ [[~~Taluk~~]] of [[Kollam district]] ~~in Kerala.~~		In [[Panchayati raj (India)\|local self governance]], the village of Vettikkavala falls within the [[Block panchayat]] named Vettikkavala (one among the 11 blocks in [[Kollam district]]) and the is spread across [[Gram panchayat\|Gram panchayats]] of Vettikkavala and Melila. In revenue administration it comes under in the Kottarakara [[Taluk]] of [[Kollam district]] of Kerala. Vettikkavala is part of the [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and in the state legislature, it forms part of [[Pathanapuram]] legislative seat.

	~~The administration of Vettikkavala consists of a three-tiered, local self-government consistent with~~ the [[~~Panchayati raj (India)~~\|~~Panchayati Raj System.~~]]

	~~The Kollam district is divided into 11 Block Panchayats, 69 Grama Panchayats, one corporation~~ and ~~four municipalities~~. ~~Vettikkavala is one among~~ the ~~11 Block Panchayats. The village has an executive head who is a~~ [[~~block development officer~~]] ~~and an elected~~ [[~~Panchayat Samiti (block)~~]].

	~~Six Gram panchayats are included in the block: Vettikkavala, Melila, Mylam, Kulakkada, Pavithreswaram and Ummannur. Vettikkavala Grama Panchayat includes 21 wards.~~

	Vettikkavala is part of the [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and in the state legislature, it forms part of [[Pathanapuram]] legislative seat. The Panchayat's major political players are [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]], [[Indian National Congress]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/electiondetails.php?intID=5&ID=318&ln=en\|title=Election Details {{!}} Local Self Government Department, Govt. of Kerala, India\|website=lsgkerala.gov.in\|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

	== Attractions and Notable Locations ==		== Attractions and Notable Locations ==
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	=== Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple ===		=== Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple ===

	~~http://www.vettikkavalatemple.com/~~		Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple is one of the largest and most famous Shiva-Vishnu temples in Kerala. As per oral history there was an idol worship carried out beneath a ''vetti'' tree near the present day temple in olden times. The available records suggests that in around the 17th or 18th century, a temple was constructed near the tree by the queen of [[Elayadath\|Elayadath Swaroopam]]. The Elayadath Swaroopam centered at [[Kottarakkara]] was brought under [[Travancore]] in 1742 by troops of [[Marthanda Varma]] as a result of [[Travancore–Dutch War]]. The temple remained in a dilapidated state for many years after the annexation. However, in 1900 ([[Malayalam era]] 1176), and under the insistence of palace manager [[Moolam Thirunal\|Sankaran Thampi]] the king of Travancore, [[Moolam Thirunal]] renovated the temple into its current structure.<ref name="Koshy1989">{{cite book \|author=M. O. Koshy \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ro8SLhyAc9AC&pg=PA64 \|title=The Dutch power in Kerala, 1729-1758 \|publisher=Mittal Publications \|year=1989 \|isbn=978-81-7099-136-6 \|pages=64– \|accessdate=23 February 2011}}</ref>

	Vettikkavala Sree Mahadevar temple is one of the largest and most famous Shiva-Vishnu temples in Kerala ~~region~~. ~~Early forms of~~ idol worship beneath a ''~~Vetti~~'' tree ~~suggest an origin to the name of the village. According to local historians, this tree was roughly situated~~ near the present-day ~~government school~~. ~~Based on~~ available records, in around the 17th or 18th century, a temple was constructed near the tree by the queen of [[Elayadath\|Elayadath Swaroopam]]. The Elayadath Swaroopam centered at [[Kottarakkara]] was brought under [[Travancore]] in 1742 by troops of [[Marthanda Varma]] as a result of [[Travancore–Dutch War]]. The temple remained in a dilapidated state for many years after the annexation. However, in 1900 ([[Malayalam era]] 1176), and under the insistence of palace manager [[Moolam Thirunal\|Sankaran Thampi]] the king of Travancore, [[Moolam Thirunal]] renovated the temple into its current structure.

	The [[Travancore Devaswom Board]] made a major investment in restoring the temple. In 1996, another round of maintenance was undertaken. During this work, a portion of ''kulikadavu'' around the temple pond was inadvertently damaged.		The [[Travancore Devaswom Board]] made a major investment in restoring the temple. In 1996, another round of maintenance was undertaken. During this work, a portion of ''kulikadavu'' around the temple pond was inadvertently damaged.
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	* Assemblies of God in India		* Assemblies of God in India
	*The Pentecostal Mission		*The Pentecostal Mission
	*APA~~'''~~		*APA
			*Kattalanchavarkavu pachoor
			*Bethel Marthoma Church, Panavely

	=== Tourist Attractions ===		=== Tourist Attractions ===

	* Kallada Irrigation Project		* Kallada Irrigation Project
	* KTDC Motel Aaram, Sadanandapuram		* KTDC Motel Aaram, Sadanandapuram
	* Pinnacle View Point~~, Thalachira~~		* Pinnacle View Point
	* Kazhuvudayan kunnu, Pachoor		* Kazhuvudayan kunnu, Pachoor
	*~~Oachira Parabrahma Temple~~		* Muttamala

	=== Educational Institutions ===		=== Educational Institutions ===
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	*Govt Higher Secondary School Sadanandapuram		*Govt Higher Secondary School Sadanandapuram
	*Govt high school chakkuvarakkal		*Govt high school chakkuvarakkal
	*High School Kottavattom		*D Krishnan Potti Memorial High School Kottavattom
	*Travancore Devaswom Board School Vettikavala		*Travancore Devaswom Board School Vettikavala
	*Mar baselios ocean star public school Chirattakonam		*Mar baselios ocean star public school Chirattakonam
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	===Road===		===Road===
	State-run [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation\|KSRTC]] buses are the primary form of transportation. The village is well connected to [[Kottarakkara]], Kokkadu, Thalachira, Chakkuvarakkal and [[Punalur]] through frequent bus services. ~~Two~~ daily KSRTC Fast Passenger bus services ensure connectivity to neighboring districts of [[Pathanamthitta]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]].		State-run [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation\|KSRTC]] buses are the primary form of transportation. The village is well connected to [[Kottarakkara]], Kokkadu, Thalachira, Chakkuvarakkal and [[Punalur]] through frequent bus services. Three daily KSRTC Fast Passenger bus services ensure connectivity to neighboring districts of [[Pathanamthitta]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]].

	* Kollam - Tirumangalam [[NH 744]] passes through Chengamanad which is situated 2 km away.		* Kollam - Tirumangalam [[NH 744]] passes through Chengamanad which is situated 2 km away.
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	* Kadakkal-Chengamanad road is another important road passing through Vettikkavala that connects Vettikkavala with [[Anchal]].		* Kadakkal-Chengamanad road is another important road passing through Vettikkavala that connects Vettikkavala with [[Anchal]].

	===Rail===		===Rail and Air===
	The Kottarakara and [[Avaneeswaram railway station\|Avaneeswaram]] railway stations, located on the [[Kollam-Sengottai railway line]], are the nearest stations. Both of them are 8 km from Vettikkavala. However, Vettikkavala is better connected with Kottarakkara railway station through public transportation.		The Kottarakara and [[Avaneeswaram railway station\|Avaneeswaram]] railway stations, located on the [[Kollam-Sengottai railway line]], are the nearest stations. Both of them are 8 km from Vettikkavala. However, Vettikkavala is better connected with Kottarakkara railway station through public transportation. The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (68 km).

	~~===Air===~~
	The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (68 km).

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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''' Vettikkavala ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<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 |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> It is famous for the famous Shiva-Vishnu temple situated there with a special deity called '''''Vathukkal Njaali Kunju''''' for whom there's an annual offering of Pongala. The village is famous for ''temple arts (kshethra kala)'' and a palace constructed by [[Sree Moolam Thirunal]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html|access-date=2020-09-22|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Vettikkavala had a population of 20118 of which 9394 are males while 10724 are females as per Population Census 2011. Majority of the population are Hindus, followed by Christians. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.02% of the total population while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.12% of total population in Vettikkavala village.

Sex ratio in Vettikkavala is 1141 as per Census 2011.

== Administration and Politics ==

Vettikkavala is a [[Gram panchayat]] as well as a [[Block panchayat]] in Kottarakara [[Taluk]] of [[Kollam district]] in Kerala. The type of administration is three tier Local Self Government that is envisaged in the [[Panchayati raj (India)|Panchayati Raj System.]] The Kollam district is divided into 11 Blocks, 69 Panchayats, 1 Corporation and 4 Municipalities. Vettikkavala is one among the 11 Block Panchayats. It has an executive head who is a [[Block development officer]] and an elected [[Panchayat samiti (block)]]. There are six Grama panchayaths that are included in the block namely Vettikkavala, Melila, Mylam, Kulakkada, Pavithreswaram and Ummannur. Vettikkavala Grama Panchayat includes 21 wards.

Vettikkavala is part of [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)]] and in state legislature it forms part of [[Pathanapuram]] legislative seat. The Panchayat's major political players are [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]], [[Indian National Congress]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/electiondetails.php?intID=5&ID=318&ln=en|title=Election Details {{!}} Local Self Government Department, Govt. of Kerala, India|website=lsgkerala.gov.in|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> and Bharatiya Janata Party.

== Attractions and Important Places ==

=== Vettikavala Shree Mahadevar temple ===
Vettikavala Shree Mahadevar temple is one of the most famous and biggest Shiva-Vishnu temple in Kerala. There were early forms of idol worship beneath a ''Vetti tree (name Vettikkavala would have likely emanated from this legend)'' in the village, which was roughly situated near present day government school. Based on available records a temple was constructed associated with it by queen of [[Elayadath|Elayadath Swaroopam]] around 17th or 18th century. The [[Elayadath|Elayadath Swaroopam]] centered at [[Kottarakkara]] was brought under [[Travancore]] in 1742 by troops of [[Marthanda Varma]] as a result of [[Travancore–Dutch War]]. The temple continued in a dilaptated situation for many years after the annexation. However in 1900 ([[Malayalam era]] 1176) under the insistence of palace manager [[Moolam Thirunal|Sankaran Thampi]] the king of [[Travancore]], [[Moolam Thirunal]] renovated the temple into current structure.

The temple came under [[Travancore Devaswom Board]] as a major temple. In the year 1996 another set of maintenance was undertook around the temple as a result of which a portion of ''kulikkadavu'' around temple pond got completely damaged.

In the southern side of temple there is a palace constructed by [[Travancore]] kings during reign of [[Moolam Thirunal]]. This palace was meant for kings and royal family members to stay during their visits to the temple.<ref>{{Cite web|title=കാലപ്പഴക്കത്തിൽ തലതാഴ്ത്തി വെട്ടിക്കവല കൊട്ടാരം|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/district-news/kollam/2020/09/17/kollam-kottarakkara-palace.html|access-date=2020-09-24|website=ManoramaOnline|language=ml}}</ref>

=== Other Religious Places ===

* Ancient Sadananda Asramam, Sadanandapuram
* Kannamcode Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
* Edamana Madom Sree Bhagavathy Trust Raktheswary Kudumba Paradevatha Temple
* Koikkal Sree Dharma Sastha Temple
* Villur Vaikuntanatha Temple.
* Chirattakonam Church.
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=== Tourist Attraction ===

* Kallada Irrigation Project is a main attraction situated in Thalachira near Thengumcodu.
* KTDC Motel Aaraam, Sadanandapuram.
* Pinnacle View Point, Thalachira.
* Kazhuvudayan kunnu, Pachoor.

=== Educational Institution ===
Vettikavala Government Model High School is a highly achieved and academically, a very scholastic school. It is a high tech higher secondary school. And another higher secondary school is in sadanandapuram also highly achieved in academically. High schools are situvated in Thalachira, chakkuvarakkal, kottavattom are in good level. Some lp,up,welfare schools also run under govt.Sector and some aided schools are also run under private sector. A polytechnic college is in thalachira also.

*Govt Model Higher Secondary School Vettikavala
*Govt High School Thalachira
*Govt Higher Secondary School Sadanandapuram
*Govt high school chakkuvarackal
*High School Kottavattom
*Travancore Devaswom Board School Vettikavala
*Mar baselious ocean star public school Chirattakkonam
*SDA school Karickom
*Karickom international public school
*Aala achan memorial english medium school Thalachira
*Younus polytechnic college Thalachira

==Transportation==

===Road===
Transportation is mainly dependent on state run [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] buses.

It is well connected to [[Kottarakkara]], Kokkadu, Thalachira, Chakkuvarakkal and [[Punalur]] through frequent bus services. Two daily KSRTC Fast Passenger bus services ensure connectivity to neighboring districts of [[Pathanamthitta]] and [[Thiruvananthapuram]].

Kollam - Tirumagalam [[NH 744]] passes through Chengamanad which is situated 2 km away.

[[Pathanapuram]] - [[Valakom, Kottarakara|Valakom]] ([[Mc road]]) [[Sabarimala|Sabarimala Bypass]] pass through Vettikavala.

Kadakkal-Chengamanad road is another important road passing through Vettikavala which connects Vettikavala with [[Anchal]].

===Rail===
[[Kottarakara railway station|Kottarakara]] and [[Avaneeswaram railway station|Avaneeswaram]] railway stations located in the [[Kollam-Sengottai railway line]] are nearest stations both are situated 8 km away from Vettikavala. However Vetiikavala is better connected with Kottarakkara railway station through public transportation.

===Air===
The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport]] (68 km)

== See also ==
*[[Kollam]]

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]