Vatakara Taluk

Taluk in Kozhikode District, Kerala

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Government of India
LGD Code: 5,638

About Vatakara

Vatakara is a taluk located in Kozhikode District, Kerala, India. This comprehensive portal provides verified data updated for 2026.

Regional Context & Climate

Situated at 11.6655°N and 75.7081°E, Vatakara is located in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. The region typically experiences a Tropical maritime climate, influenced by proximity to the equatorial region.

Demographics & Administrative Role

With a population of 687,265, Vatakara is a major urban engine in the Kozhikode district. Notably, Vatakara acts as a local service hub for surrounding areas due to its established banking and postal infrastructure.

Administrative oversight is provided by the Kerala Government, coordinated through the Kozhikode district headquarters.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Residents of Vatakara have access to key public utilities:

  • Banking: 22 authorized branches provide financial services.

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List of Villages & Towns in Vatakara Taluk

Thinoor Village Kuttiadi Village Nadakkuthazha Village Velom Village Chorode (Ct) Village Thuneri (Ct) Village Vatakara Village Onchiam Village Edacheri (Ct) Village Kavilumpara Village Badagara Village Nadapuram Village Chorod Village Eramala Village Villiappally Village Azhiyur Village Edaccheri Village Ayancheri Village Chekkiad Village Tuneri Village Maniyur Village Kottappally Village Palayad Village Kunnummal Village Valayam Village Kannukkara Village Chombal Village Kallamala Village Kunnummakkara Village Tirutti Village Vayattur Village Muthuvadattur Village Purameri Village Tattolikkara Village Adiyur Village Kaccheri Village Kodancheri Village Kottayambram Village Vellur Village Iringannur Village Parakkadavu Village Velliyod Village Iyyangod Village Kummangod Village Kakkampalli Village Pilathapuram Village Elayadam Village Narikkattiri Village Varikkoli Village Ambilikunnu Village Chelakkad Village Vattoli Village Kappumala Village Puvamala Village Vadayatt Village Changaramkulam Village Karandott Village Nellora Village Uratt Village Cherangod Village Cherukunnu Village Minmuttikkal Village Arur Village Perumundacheri Village Kadameri Village Kuningad Village Cherapuram Village Kuricchiakam Village Velam Village Cherukunnu Village Mantharattur Village Tiruvallur Village Kuttipram Village Kayakkodi Village Kovukunnu Village Mokeri Village Kuttur Village Kuthulurmalai Village Madancher Village Panothu Village Vayatmalai Village Karinkallu Village Munnamkai Village Akkal Village Kavilampara Village Devarkoyil Village Taliyil Village Kallad Village Tondippeyil Village Moyilottara Village Adukkatt Village Mannur Village Vannattippara Village Vilangad Village Memunda Village Kuttyadi Village Valiyannur Village Kizhal Village Purameri Village Narippatta Village

Essential Services in Vatakara

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the administrative type of Vatakara?

A: Vatakara is officially classified as a taluk in Kerala, India.

Q: Which district does Vatakara belong to?

A: Vatakara is part of the Kozhikode administrative region.

Q: Are there banking facilities in Vatakara?

A: Yes, there are 22 verified bank branches and IFSC codes associated with this region.

Nearby Locations

Villages within 10 kilometers of Vatakara include the following locations. These nearby locations share similar administrative jurisdiction and are part of the same region for governance purposes. Residents often access common facilities like primary health centers, schools, and markets in these neighboring villages.

Distances calculated from coordinates: 11.6655°N, 75.7081°E

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