Vazhakulam
It has been suggested that South Vazhakulam be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since May 2009. |
Vazhakulam
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Vazhakulam lies east of the town Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district on the Muvattupuzha - Thodupuzha road in Kerala, south India. This town is famous as Pineapple City since most are growing pineapple as well as it is the biggest Asian pineapple market. Kerala Agricultural University established a Pineapple Research Station at Vazhakulam in 1995 to give research support to pineapple farmers. The majority are Roman Catholic Syrian Christians.
Many Hindu families have also made this place their home. Among the famous Hindu temples in this area are the Lord Subramaniam temple, Vallikkada Bhagavathi temple and Puducherry Kalari Bagvathi temple, all of which are located at Avoli.
This place always get confused with South Vazhakulam, a small town in between Aluva & Perumbavoor, representing Vazhakulam Block & Vazhakulam Panchayat.
Educational Institutions
- Viswajyothi College of Engineering and Technology, (Tijo Jose's COllege) Vazhakulam
- The Bethlehem International Vazhakulam
- Carmel Public School, Vazhakulam
- Infant Jesus High School
- St. Little Theresas Girls High School
- Vimalamatha High School Kadalikkad
- St Thomas School,Vengachuvadu
- St George's TTI, Vazhakulam
- St Sebastian's HS, Memadangu
- Govt. L P School, Neerampuzha
Hospitals
- St.George's Hospital Vazhakulam
- Govt. Hospital Vazhakulam
Church
- St. George Forane Church,Vazhakulam
- Carmel Monastery, Vazhakulam
- Holy Family Church Bethleham
Sports
Volley Ball Vazhakulam has a great Volley Ball culture. This town contributed many good players to the Indian volley ball. All the volley ball interests in this town is related to St.George's Volley Ball Club, Vazhakulam.
Places in and around Vazhakulam
- Kavana
- Memadangu
- Kadalikkad
- Madakkathanam
- Manjalloor
- Kallorkkad
- Nadukkara
- Avoly