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Valapad is a village situated in the Thrissur District in the state of Kerala in southern India. It is included in the Manappuram area, and is about 24 km from Thrissur. Valapad Beach is considered to be a major tourist destination.

The poet Kunjunni was a native of Valapad.[1]

Major Destinations

  • St.Sebastian's R.C Church
  • Thiru Pazhancheri Temple
  • Vennikkal Temple
  • Valapad & Kothakulam Beaches
  • Anavizhungi Temple
  • Arayamparambil Temple

Educational Institutions

  • Govt. BEd College
  • Govt.Vocational Higher Secondary School
  • Bharath Vidya Mandir
  • Maya College (Parallel)
  • Karmel Central School (Private)
  • St.Mary's RCLP School
  • St.Sebastains RCLP School

References

  1. ^ Santhosh, K. (2006 Mar 27). Kunjunni passes away. The Hindu [1]

It is the home of one of the most ancient Syrian Christian families of Kerala -- the Nellissery family.