Valapad

Valapad is a village situated in the Thrissur district in the state of Kerala in southern India. It is included in the Manappuram area, and is about 24 km from Thrissur city. It lies by the National Highway 66. The geographical advantage of this village is, in a radius of 25 to 30 kilometers, there are five municipalities and one city corporation. They are Kodungallur, Irinjalakuda, Chavakkad, Guruvayur, Kunnamkulam and Thrissur. Valapad Beach is considered to be a major tourist destination.

Valapad
വലപ്പാട്
village
Valapad
Location in Kerala, India
Valapad
Valapad (India)
Coordinates: 10.398222°N 76.091781°E / 10.398222; 76.091781
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Government
  TypePanchayath
  BodyElected Members from 19 local bodies(called "wards")will govern the Panchayath.
Population
 (2001)
  Total34,833
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680567
Telephone code0487
Vehicle registrationKL 75
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