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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Vadayar | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = village | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Vadayar_Ellamkavu_Temple.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Kerala#India | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|9|46|30|N|76|25|45|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = [[Gram panchayat]] | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 22571 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 686605 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 04829- | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = KL-36 | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = Nearest city | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = Kottaym, Ernakulam | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Vadayar''' is a village in [[Kottayam 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|work=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref> Vadayar Ilamkavu Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess ''Bhagavathy'' or Devi in a fierce form is located here, which about 9 km away from Vaikom on the bank of River Vadayar, a distributary of [[Muvattupuzha river]]. | |||
'''Vadayar''' is a village in [[Kottayam 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|work=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref> | |||
Two main festivals are held here. One is the flag hosting festival held in the month of February that lasts for eight days (February). Other is the famous 2 day '''Elamkavu Attuvela''' '''Mahotsavam''' (water carnival ), observed in Malayalam Meenammonth ( | Two main festivals are held here. One is the flag hosting festival held in the month of February that lasts for eight days (February). Other is the famous 2 day '''Elamkavu Attuvela''' '''Mahotsavam''' (water carnival ), observed in Malayalam Meenammonth (March–April) which is a unique festival celebration through the river water. | ||
The Infant Jesus Church Vadayar is one of the oldest religious institution, has a history of 1015 years. Which is situated 8 kilometers from Vaikom. During the | The Infant Jesus Church Vadayar is one of the oldest religious institution, has a history of 1015 years. Which is situated 8 kilometers from Vaikom. During the [[Mysorean invasion of Malabar]], the Administrative headquarters was shifted from Kodungalloor to Vadayar. A small piece of wood from the remains of the holy cross in which Christ crucified was received from Pope Pius VI is placed on the altar of the Church. Nearest Railway stations are Vaikom Road and Piravom Road. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of| | {{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Vadayar had a population of 22571 with 11101 males and 11470 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vadayar Village Population - Vaikom - Kottayam, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628144-vadayar-kerala.html |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="censusindia" /> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
{{Kottayam district}} | {{Kottayam district}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]] | [[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:08, 3 February 2026
Vadayar | |
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  Vadayar Location in Kerala, India  Vadayar Vadayar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°46′30″N 76°25′45″E / 9.77500°N 76.42917°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,571 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686605 |
| Telephone code | 04829- |
| Vehicle registration | KL-36 |
| Nearest city | Kottaym, Ernakulam |
Vadayar is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Vadayar Ilamkavu Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy or Devi in a fierce form is located here, which about 9 km away from Vaikom on the bank of River Vadayar, a distributary of Muvattupuzha river.
Two main festivals are held here. One is the flag hosting festival held in the month of February that lasts for eight days (February). Other is the famous 2 day Elamkavu Attuvela Mahotsavam (water carnival ), observed in Malayalam Meenammonth (March–April) which is a unique festival celebration through the river water.
The Infant Jesus Church Vadayar is one of the oldest religious institution, has a history of 1015 years. Which is situated 8 kilometers from Vaikom. During the Mysorean invasion of Malabar, the Administrative headquarters was shifted from Kodungalloor to Vadayar. A small piece of wood from the remains of the holy cross in which Christ crucified was received from Pope Pius VI is placed on the altar of the Church. Nearest Railway stations are Vaikom Road and Piravom Road.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2011[update] India census, Vadayar had a population of 22571 with 11101 males and 11470 females.[2][1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- ↑ "Vadayar Village Population - Vaikom - Kottayam, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
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