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{{About|a Municipality in Kottayam district|the Temple|Vaikom Temple}}
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'''Vaikom''', {{IPA-ml|ʋɐjkːɐm|IPA}}, is a municipal town and a capital town of Vaikom [[Taluk]], situated in the northwest of [[Kottayam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. The town is also noted for its role in the [[Indian independence movement]] for being the venue of [[Vaikom Satyagraha|Vaikom Satyagraham]], a civil rights movement aimed at securing freedom of movement for all sections of society through the public roads leading to [[Vaikom Temple|the famous Vaikom Shiva temple]] situated here.
'''Vaikom''' ({{IPA|ml|ʋɐjkʲːɐm|IPA}}) is a [[Municipalities of Kerala|municipality]]<ref name="auto"/> in the [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]]. It is located {{convert|33|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the district headquarters in [[Kottayam]] and about {{convert|183|km|1|abbr=on}} north of the state capital of [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. As per the [[2011 Indian census]], Vaikom has a population of 23,234 people, and a population density of {{convert|2661|/sqkm|abbr=on}}.


==Location==
==Location==
[[File:Vaikom and Vembanadu Kayal.jpg|thumb|left|Boat jetty and KTDC restaurant along Vembanadu Lake]]
Vaikom is situated at the northwestern end of the Kottayam district, close to the border with the [[Ernakulam district]]. Vaikom is a lakeside town situated on the banks of the [[Vembanad|Vembanad lake]] similar to other lakeside towns like [[Kottayam]] and [[Changanassery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/responsible-tourism/destination/vaikom/5|title=Vaikom|website=keralatourism.org|publisher=[[Department of Tourism (Kerala)]]}}</ref> Its western borders are bound by the Vembanad lake. The [[Muvattupuzha|Muvattupuzha river]] has its [[River mouth|mouth]] near Vaikom where it empties into the Vembanad lake, many [[Distributary|distributaries]] of the Muvattupuzha river pass through Vaikom. It is also close to the tourism destination [[Kumarakom]] and the city of [[Kochi]]. Vaikom is situated on the [[Ernakulam]]-[[Alappuzha]]-[[Kottayam]] border area and it is 33&nbsp;km from [[Ernakulam]], 33&nbsp;km from [[Kottayam]] via [[Kumarakom]], 39&nbsp;km from [[Alappuzha]] and about {{cvt|56|km|mi}} from [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi International Airport]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2023/vaikom-village-life-experience/1326|publisher=[[Department of Tourism (Kerala)]]|title=Vaikom Village Life Experience : Showcasing Kerala's Rural Tradition}}</ref>
Vaikom town is situated at the northwestern end of Kottayam district, close to [[Ernakulam district]] border. Vaikom is a lakeside town situated in the banks of the [[Vembanad|Vembanad lake]] similar to other lakeside towns like [[Kottayam]] and [[Changanassery]]. It's western borders are bound by the Vembanad lake. The [[Muvattupuzha|Muvattupuzha river]] has it's [[River mouth|mouth]] near Vaikom where it empties into the Vembanad lake, many [[Distributary|distributaries]] of the Muvattupuzha river pass through Vaikom. Vaikom is the oldest township in Kottayam district, and among the oldest in South India.{{Citation needed|date = January 2016}} It is also very close to the popular tourism destination [[Kumarakom]] and the city of [[Kochi]]. Vaikom is 32&nbsp;km from [[Ernakulam]], 32&nbsp;km from [[Kottayam]] via kumarakom, 33&nbsp;km from [[Alappuzha]] and about {{cvt|60|km|mi}} from [[Cochin International Airport|Kochi International Airport]].
[[File:View from Vaikom Beach.jpg|thumb|The view from the Vaikom beach, overlooking the [[Vembanad|Vembanad Lake]]|270x270px|none]]
 
== History ==
Vaikom was believed to be a part of a kingdom called Venmalanadu in the past. When Venmalanadu was split into Vadakkumkoor and [[Thekkumkur|Thekkumkoor]], it became part of Vadakkumkoor dynasty. Vadakkumkoor kingdom spread along the path of [[Muvattupuzha]] river towards the north east side from Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, [[Piravom]], [[Muvattupuzha]], [[Kothamangalam]] and [[Thodupuzha]]. There was an important port at Chemmanakary, near Vaikom during the Vadakkumkoor era. Later in 1742, it became part of Travancore when the then [[Maharajah of Travancore]], [[Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma]], annexed Vadakkumkoor to his kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vaikom, General Information |url=http://lsgkerala.in/vaikomblock/history/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023539/http://lsgkerala.in/vaikomblock/history/ |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=2013-06-16 |work=Kerala |publisher=Government of Kerala}}</ref>
 
Vaikom gained its fame on a national level during the [[Vaikom Satyagraha]].
[[File:Gandhi at vaikom satyagraha-2.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Gandhiji|Mahatma Gandhi]] at [[Vaikom Satyagraha]]]]


==Vaikom Temple==
==Vaikom Temple==
{{Main|Vaikom Temple}}
{{Main|Vaikom Temple}}
[[File:Vaikkom Mahadeva Temple (2).jpg|thumb|Mahadheva Temple]]
The [[Vaikom Temple|Vaikom Shiva Temple]], known as ''Thekkan Kashi'' (Southern [[Varanasi|Kashi]]), is the centre of the town, and is the site of the ''Vaikom Ashtami'' celebrations during November. It is notable as the venue of the [[Vaikom Satyagraha|Vaikom Agitation]] for achieving for the lower castes the right to walk on the roads surrounding the temple. One of the most popular temples in Kerala dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vaikommunicipality.in/ml/history|title=ചരിത്രം {{!}} Vaikom Municipality|website=www.vaikommunicipality.in|access-date=2016-08-17|archive-date=18 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218185651/http://www.vaikommunicipality.in/ml/history|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The [[Vaikom Temple|Vaikom Shiva Temple]], known as ''Thekkan Kashi'' (Southern [[Varanasi|Kashi]]), is the heart of the town, and is remarkable for the ''Vaikom Ashtami'' celebrations during November. It is notable as the venue of the [[Vaikom Satyagraha|Vaikom Agitation]] for achieving for the lower castes the right to walk on the roads surrounding the temple. One of the most popular temples in Kerala dedicated to [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]], it was built in 1594.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vaikommunicipality.in/ml/history|title=ചരിത്രം {{!}} Vaikom Municipality|website=www.vaikommunicipality.in|access-date=2016-08-17}}</ref>


==Administration==
==Administration==
Vaikom is administered by a municipality and is the seat of a munsiff's court (among the oldest to be established in the [[Kingdom of Travancore]], 100 years old). Vaikom assembly constituency is part of [[Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kottayam parliamentary constituency]].<ref>{{cite web
Vaikom is administered by a municipality and is the seat of a [[District Munsiff Court|munsiff's]] court (among the oldest to be established in the [[Kingdom of Travancore]], 100 years old). The Vaikom assembly constituency is part of the [[Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kottayam parliamentary constituency]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/KERALA/Final_Order_Kerala.pdf
| url = http://eci.nic.in/delim/Final_Publications/KERALA/Final_Order_Kerala.pdf
| title = Delimitation Commission of India - Kerala and Order No.55
| title = Delimitation Commission of India - Kerala and Order No.55
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| work = Kerala
| publisher = Election Commission of India }}</ref>
| publisher = Election Commission of India }}</ref>
==History==
[[File:Gandhi at vaikom satyagraha-2.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Gandhiji]] at [[Vaikom Satyagraha]]]]
Vaikom was believed to be a part of a kingdom called Venmalanadu in the past. When Venmalanadu was split into Vadakkumkoor and Thekkumkoor, it became part of Vadakkumkoor dynasty. Vadakkumkoor kingdom spread along the path of [[Muvattupuzha]] river towards the north east side from Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, [[Piravom]], [[Muvattupuzha]], [[Kothamangalam]] and [[Thodupuzha]]. There was an important port at Chemmanakary, near Vaikom during the Vadakkumkoor era. Later in 1742, it became part of Travancore when the then [[Maharajah of Travancore]], [[Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma]], annexed Vadakkumkoor to his kingdom.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://lsgkerala.in/vaikomblock/history/
| title = Vaikom, General Information
| access-date = 2013-06-16
| work = Kerala
| publisher = Government of Kerala }}</ref>
Vaikom gained its fame on a national level during [[Vaikom Satyagraha]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
[[File:Vaikom Anchal Petty with new PostBox.jpg|thumb|Old and New post box]]
[[File:Vaikom Anchal Petty with new PostBox.jpg|thumb|Old and New post box]]
The traditional economy has been based on [[coconut]], [[rice]] crops, and [[fishing]]; more recently, crops like [[nutmeg]], [[black pepper]], and [[latex]] have been introduced. Tourism and software are pursued as a means to livelihood. {{cn|date=May 2024}}


The traditional economy has been based on [[coconut]] and [[rice]] crops, and [[fishing]]; more recently, crops like [[nutmeg]], [[black pepper]], and [[latex]] have been introduced. Tourism and software are also pursued as a means to livelihood. Hindustan Newsprint Limited is situated in [[Velloor]] near Vaikom.
[[Hindustan Newsprint|The Kerala Paper Products Limited]] (Previously called Hindustan Newsprint Limited) is situated in [[Velloor]],{{convert|17|km|1|abbr=on}} away from Vaikom.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.keralapaper.in|title=Kerala Paper Products Limited Home Page}}</ref>
 
[[File:Vaikkom Mahadeva Temple (2).jpg|thumb|Mahadheva Temple]]
==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per the 2001 census,<ref>{{cite web
As per the 2001 census,<ref>{{cite web
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| access-date = 2013-06-16
| access-date = 2013-06-16
| work = Kerala
| work = Kerala
| publisher = Government of Kerala }}</ref> Vaikom has a population of about 22637 (male: 10955; female: 11682). This region has a literacy rate of 92% (male: 97%; female: 90%). Population density of the region is 2496 per square km.
| publisher = Government of Kerala
| archive-date = 17 December 2012
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121217132413/http://www.vaikommunicipality.in/about
| url-status = dead
}}</ref> Vaikom has a population of about 22637 (male: 10955; female: 11682). This region has a literacy rate of 92% (male: 97%; female: 90%). Population density of the region is 2496 per square km.


As per the 2011 census,<ref>{{cite web
In the 2011 census,<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803295-vaikom-kerala.html| title = Vaikom, census2011 information
| url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803295-vaikom-kerala.html| title = Vaikom, census2011 information
| access-date = 2015-09-24
| access-date = 2015-09-24
| work = Kerala
| work = Kerala
}}</ref> The Vaikom municipality has a population of 23,234 of which 11,304 are males while 11,930 are females. The population of children under age 6 is 1807, which is 7.78% of the total population of Vaikom (M). In Vaikom municipality, the female sex ratio is of 1055 against the state average of 1084. The male child sex ratio in Vaikom is around 960, compared to the Kerala state average of 964. The literacy rate of Vaikom city is 96.84%, higher than the state average of 94.00%. In Vaikom, male literacy is around 98.30% while female literacy rate is 95.47%.
}}</ref> the Vaikom municipality had a population of 23,234 of which 11,304 are males while 11,930 were females. The population of children under age 6 was 1807, which was 7.78% of the total population of Vaikom. The female sex ratio in Vaikom municipality is 1055. Vaikom's child sex ratio is almost 960. Vaikom city's literacy rate is 96.84%, higher than the state average of 94.00%. Male literacy is almost 98.30% and female literacy rate is 95.47%.


Hindus are the largest religious community in Vaikom, accounting for 85% of the population. Christians represent 12%, and Muslims 3%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803295-vaikom-kerala.html|title=Vaikom Municipality City Population Census 2011-2019 {{!}} Kerala|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref>
Hindus are the largest religious community in Vaikom, accounting for 85% of the population. Christians represent 12%, and Muslims 3%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803295-vaikom-kerala.html|title=Vaikom Municipality City Population Census 2011-2019 |website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2019-08-01}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Mar Sebastian Adayantharath]]
*[[Chempil Arayan]] - Admiral of the fleet of the Kingdom of [[Travancore]]
*[[Chembil Ashokan]] - actor<ref>http://beta.mangalam.com/women/personality/287480</ref>
*Justice [[K. G. Balakrishnan]]
*Justice [[K. G. Balakrishnan]]
*[[Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]]  
*[[Vaikom Muhammad Basheer]]
*[[Mammootty]], actor
*[[P. K. Biju]]
*[[P. K. Biju]]
*[[George Josy]]
*[[Cherian K. Cherian]]
*[[Cherian K. Cherian]]
*[[V. N. Janaki]]
*[[V. N. Janaki]]
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]] - actor
*[[Janardhanan (actor)|Janardhanan]], actor
*[[A. J. John]]
*[[A. J. John]]
*[[Monce Joseph]]
*[[Monce Joseph]]
*[[M. K. Kamalam]]
*[[M. K. Kamalam]]
*[[Abraham Kattumana]]
*[[Abraham Kattumana]]
*[[Kalaikkal Kumaran]] - actor
*[[Kalaikkal Kumaran]], actor
*[[Mammootty]] - actor
*[[Mathew Ulakamthara]], poet and literary critic
*[[N. Mohanan]]
*[[N. Mohanan]]
*[[Vaikom Chandrasekharan Nair]]
*[[Vaikom Chandrasekharan Nair]]
*[[N. N. Pillai]]
*[[N. N. Pillai]]
*[[P. Krishna Pillai]]- leader of the first communist movement in [[Kerala]]
*[[P. Krishna Pillai]], leader of the first communist movement in [[Kerala]]
*[[Vaikom Padmanabha Pillai]]- Military officer of the Kingdom of [[Travancore]]
*[[Vaikom Padmanabha Pillai]], military officer of the Kingdom of [[Travancore]]
*[[Vaikom Ramachandran]] - poet
*[[Vaikom Ramachandran]], poet
*[[Thomas Unniyadan]]
*[[Thomas Unniyadan]]
*[[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
*[[Vaikom Vijayalakshmi]]
*[[Vaikom Viswan]]
*[[Vaikom Viswan]]
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*[[S. Ramesan]], Malayalam language poet and orator
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[[File:Vaikom Beach Panorama.jpg|800px|center|thumb|Vembanadu lake, Boat jetty, KTDC restaurant, Riverside park, Playground.]]
 
[[File:Vaikom Beach Panorama.jpg|800px|center|thumb|Vembanadu lake, boat jetty, KTDC restaurant, riverside park, and playground.]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Vallakam]]
*[[Vallakam]]
*[[Chempu]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:56, 13 March 2026

This article is about a Municipality in Kottayam district. For the constituency, see Vaikom (State Assembly constituency). For the temple, see Vaikom Temple.
Vaikom
വൈക്കം
Municipality[1]
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
Vaikom is located in Kerala
Vaikom
Vaikom
Location in Kerala, India
Vaikom is located in India
Vaikom
Vaikom
Vaikom (India)
Coordinates: 9°45′00″N 76°23′34″E / 9.75000°N 76.39278°E / 9.75000; 76.39278
CountryIndia
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
TalukVaikom
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • ChairpersonRenuka Ratheesh (INC)
 • Municipal CouncilVaikom Municipal Council
Area
 • Total8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total23,234
 • Density2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686141
Telephone code04829
Vehicle registrationKL-36, KL-67
Nearest citiesKottayam, Kochi, Alappuzha

Vaikom (ml) is a municipality[1] in the Kottayam district of Kerala. It is located 33 km (20.5 mi) north of the district headquarters in Kottayam and about 183 km (113.7 mi) north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Vaikom has a population of 23,234 people, and a population density of 2,661/km2 (6,890/sq mi).

Location[edit | edit source]

Vaikom is situated at the northwestern end of the Kottayam district, close to the border with the Ernakulam district. Vaikom is a lakeside town situated on the banks of the Vembanad lake similar to other lakeside towns like Kottayam and Changanassery.[3] Its western borders are bound by the Vembanad lake. The Muvattupuzha river has its mouth near Vaikom where it empties into the Vembanad lake, many distributaries of the Muvattupuzha river pass through Vaikom. It is also close to the tourism destination Kumarakom and the city of Kochi. Vaikom is situated on the Ernakulam-Alappuzha-Kottayam border area and it is 33 km from Ernakulam, 33 km from Kottayam via Kumarakom, 39 km from Alappuzha and about 56 km (35 mi) from Kochi International Airport.[4]

The view from the Vaikom beach, overlooking the Vembanad Lake

History[edit | edit source]

Vaikom was believed to be a part of a kingdom called Venmalanadu in the past. When Venmalanadu was split into Vadakkumkoor and Thekkumkoor, it became part of Vadakkumkoor dynasty. Vadakkumkoor kingdom spread along the path of Muvattupuzha river towards the north east side from Kaduthuruthy, Vaikom, Piravom, Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam and Thodupuzha. There was an important port at Chemmanakary, near Vaikom during the Vadakkumkoor era. Later in 1742, it became part of Travancore when the then Maharajah of Travancore, Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, annexed Vadakkumkoor to his kingdom.[5]

Vaikom gained its fame on a national level during the Vaikom Satyagraha.

Mahatma Gandhi at Vaikom Satyagraha

Vaikom Temple[edit | edit source]

Main article: Vaikom Temple

The Vaikom Shiva Temple, known as Thekkan Kashi (Southern Kashi), is the centre of the town, and is the site of the Vaikom Ashtami celebrations during November. It is notable as the venue of the Vaikom Agitation for achieving for the lower castes the right to walk on the roads surrounding the temple. One of the most popular temples in Kerala dedicated to Lord Shiva,[6]

Administration[edit | edit source]

Vaikom is administered by a municipality and is the seat of a munsiff's court (among the oldest to be established in the Kingdom of Travancore, 100 years old). The Vaikom assembly constituency is part of the Kottayam parliamentary constituency.[7]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Old and New post box

The traditional economy has been based on coconut, rice crops, and fishing; more recently, crops like nutmeg, black pepper, and latex have been introduced. Tourism and software are pursued as a means to livelihood. [citation needed]

The Kerala Paper Products Limited (Previously called Hindustan Newsprint Limited) is situated in Velloor,17 km (10.6 mi) away from Vaikom.[8]

Mahadheva Temple

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As per the 2001 census,[9] Vaikom has a population of about 22637 (male: 10955; female: 11682). This region has a literacy rate of 92% (male: 97%; female: 90%). Population density of the region is 2496 per square km.

In the 2011 census,[10] the Vaikom municipality had a population of 23,234 of which 11,304 are males while 11,930 were females. The population of children under age 6 was 1807, which was 7.78% of the total population of Vaikom. The female sex ratio in Vaikom municipality is 1055. Vaikom's child sex ratio is almost 960. Vaikom city's literacy rate is 96.84%, higher than the state average of 94.00%. Male literacy is almost 98.30% and female literacy rate is 95.47%.

Hindus are the largest religious community in Vaikom, accounting for 85% of the population. Christians represent 12%, and Muslims 3%.[11]

Notable people[edit | edit source]


Vembanadu lake, boat jetty, KTDC restaurant, riverside park, and playground.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Grama Panchayaths" (PDF). lsgkerala.gov.in.
  2. ↑ "Census of India: Search Details". Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  3. ↑ "Vaikom". keralatourism.org. Department of Tourism (Kerala).
  4. ↑ "Vaikom Village Life Experience : Showcasing Kerala's Rural Tradition". Department of Tourism (Kerala).
  5. ↑ "Vaikom, General Information". Kerala. Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  6. ↑ "ചരിത്രം | Vaikom Municipality". www.vaikommunicipality.in. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Delimitation Commission of India - Kerala and Order No.55" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 29 August 2010.
  8. ↑ "Kerala Paper Products Limited Home Page".
  9. ↑ "Vaikom, General Information". Kerala. Government of Kerala. Archived from the original on 17 December 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  10. ↑ "Vaikom, census2011 information". Kerala. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  11. ↑ "Vaikom Municipality City Population Census 2011-2019". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 1 August 2019.

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