Valakam, also known as Valakom, is a village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located in the Muvattupuzha taluk, west of the Muvattupuzha town. The National Highway 85 passes through Valakom.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census of India, Valakam has 4012 households. The literacy rate of the village is 88.57%.
+ Demographics (2011 Census) Total Male Female Population 15966 7975 7991 Children aged below 6 years 1339 698 641 Scheduled caste 653 326 327 Scheduled tribe 49 28 21 Literates 14141 7142 6999 Workers (all) 6080 4455 1625 Main workers (total) 5234 4034 1200 Main workers: Cultivators 570 538 32 Main workers: Agricultural labourers 354 253 101 Main workers: Household industry workers 73 58 15 Main workers: Other 4237 3185 1052 Marginal workers (total) 846 421 425 Marginal workers: Cultivators 75 55 20 Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers 103 49 54 Marginal workers: Household industry workers 20 7 13 Marginal workers: Others 648 310 338 Non-workers 9886 3520 6366
Location
Places of worship St Thomas Evangelical Church, Valakom Christian Brethren Church, Valakom St. George church, Valakom Marthoma Church, Valakom Ambaloor Mahadeva temple. Mekkadampu, valakom IPC Hebron church Valakom St. Mary's Church, Rackad.
Education MS High School Valakom Govt. lower primary school Valakom MIN Public School Mekkadampu Bright Public School Valakom
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