Vadanappally
| Vadanappally | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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Organic farming is popular in Manaloor, Vadanappally | |
  Vadanappally   Vadanappally Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°28′0″N 76°5′0″E / 10.46667°N 76.08333°ECoordinates: 10°28′0″N 76°5′0″E / 10.46667°N 76.08333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 30,008 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 680614 |
| Telephone code | 487 |
| Nearest city | thrissur city |
Vadanappally ( Vatanappally / Vadanapally) is a panchayat & village in Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Vadanapally is a small coastal village situated on the coastal belt of Thrissur district, about 19 km from Thrissur town. It is the nearest point in NH 17 from Trichur city. It is junction from where one can directly reach Kodungallur, Guruvayoor and Thrissur town. Vatanappally placed next to Kandassankadavau (which was ancient trade centre) and NH 17 passes straight through the heart of the town.Durga devi temple, South Juma Masjid, St. Francis church and Beach are nearby tourist attractions. 'Snehatheeram' is a nearby tourist beach situated at Natika, which is about 4 km from Vadanappally. Every year a beach festival named'ORUMA'is celebrated here.
Guruvayoor Temple, Palayoor Church, Thriprayar Temple, Kodungallur Cheraman Juma Masjid vadanapally Temple, Thirumangalam temple (Temple listed in 108 swayambu siva temples), shankaramangallam shiva temple and,Kodungallur Temple are some of the nearby pilgrim centres.
Beach
A pleasant and clean beach situated in Arabian coast just 18 km from Thrissur, the cultural capital of kerala, is just 3 km from Vadanapilly. The coast is lined with beautiful patches of coral reef rimmed by lush green coconut palms. Ideal for swimming, surfing and sun bathing.The beach linked with exotic backwaters, one can row a vanchi(a country boat)along the coconut palm fringed backwaters.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Vadanappilly had a population of 30008 with 14035 males and 15973 females.[1]
How to Reach
Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport, Kochi - 60 km
Nearest Railway Station: Thrissur - 18 km
Nearest other railway station Guruvayoor 17 km by road
Organic Farming
Manaloor is famous for organic farming. When the Indian prime minister visited Manaloor in 2016, food for 3,000 strong audience was prepared in Manaloor using organic farming techniques.[2]
References
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- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/print-edition/india/article-malayalam-news-1.1273550