Vettichira

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Vettichira had a population of 19414 with 9586 males and 9828 females.

Chandanakkavu

Chandanakkavu is located 16 km. south-west of Kottakkal and about 3 km. south of Vettichira in Kurumbathur village in north Kerala (Malabar), India. It is the birthplace of the 16th-century poet, Melpathur Bhattathiripad. Chandanakkavu Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiripad is the composer of ‘Narayaneeyam’. A mandap in honour of him has been constructed by the Guruvayoor Devaswam at Chandanakkavu which is attracting people.sabeer

Suburbs and Villages

Culture

Vettichira village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus are exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Some of the books are written in Arabi-Malayalam which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.

Transportation

Vettichira village connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal town. National highway No.66 passes through Tanur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.