Varkala Taluk

Taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala

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Government of India
LGD Code: 5,946

About Varkala

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

Regional Context & Climate

Situated at 8.7779°N and 76.7540°E, Varkala 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 278,587, Varkala is a major urban engine in the Thiruvananthapuram district. Notably, Varkala 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 Thiruvananthapuram district headquarters.

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Residents of Varkala have access to key public utilities:

  • Banking: 34 authorized branches provide financial services.
  • Rail: Connection to the Indian Railways network via 1 nearby stations.

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List of Villages & Towns in Varkala Taluk

Pallickal Village Cherunniyoor Village Ottoor Village Vettoor Village Ayiroor Village Manamboor Village Kudavoor Village Madavoor Village Varkala Village Vettur Village Maidanam Village Kizhakabhagathuvattam Village Kidagattuvila Village Palachira Village Cherukunnam Village Arukundam Village Virithayikizhakumkara Village Dralayilkonam Village Muttapallam Village Panayara Village Ariyiraksam Village Chilakkur Village Mangatiumata Village Vetturaramam Village Ayanjikonam Village Kolangipoiga Village Kottakkalinala Village Konaindesam Village Vennikkodu Village Vilabhagam Village Rathikkal Village Muttanam Village Kundamankavu Village Arakonam Village Puduelakonam Village Mudiyakonathu Village Paiveli Village Pallikapuzha Village Kolattupacha Village Kuliyilkunnu Village Pallikkal Village Ilangippara Village Anakunnam Village Pulavarakonam Village Ayanikattukonam Village Vilakkad Village Arakanjarani Village Puliurkonam Village Kizhakkanela Village Kovur Village Kattappallikonam Village Bharanikavu Village Oranallur Village Chavarodu Village Kalpakathukonam Village Pangampovika Village Vettiyara Village Kattuputhucheri Village Palavakod Village Puliyara Village Jnarayilkonam Village Mutiyarakonam Village Madavur Village Naduvattela Village Panayara Village Jnekkad Village Mullaramkod Village Tirunarayanpur Village Palachirakonam Village Mudiakod Village Cherunivur Village Tanimud Village Akathumuri Village Kavalur Village Tencherikonam Village Mungottu Village Onampalli Village Tettikulam Village Manambur Village Ottur Village Mullaramkod Village Manakkad Village Arikara Village Pengulam Village Edavai Village Pullanikkod Village Nadayara Village Chemmarudi Village Madakonam Village Ayirur Village Ilakaman Village Edava Village Pulimathu Village Chemmaruthi Village Navaikulam Village Kappil Village Varkkallai Village Kallambalam Village Odetti Village Idaparuttizattam Village

Essential Services in Varkala

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the administrative type of Varkala?

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

Q: Which district does Varkala belong to?

A: Varkala is part of the Thiruvananthapuram administrative region.

Q: Are there banking facilities in Varkala?

A: Yes, there are 34 verified bank branches and IFSC codes associated with this region.

Nearby Locations

Villages within 10 kilometers of Varkala 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: 8.7779°N, 76.7540°E

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