Localbody at a glance

Vaikom Municipality is strategically located along the eastern shore of the Vembanad region and enjoys excellent connectivity with major urban centers of central Kerala. The municipal area is bounded by:

     East    :   Udayanapuram Panchayat

     North :    Udayanapuram Panchayat

     West   :   Vembanad Lake

     South  :   T. V. Puram Panchayat

                                  KEY STATISTICS AT A GLANCE

  Indicator                            Details 

   Municipality                     Vaikom Municipality

   District                              Kottayam 

   Taluk                                 Vaikom 

   Villages                             Vaikom, Naduvile 

   Number of Wards             27 

   Average Population          860–870 persons per Ward 

   Major Water Body            Vembanad Lake 

   Historical Importance       Vaikom Satyagraha 

   Major Landmark               Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Vaikom Municipality is a historic urban center distinguished by its rich cultural heritage, strategic location, and socio-economic significance. With its renowned temple, association with the Vaikom Satyagraha movement, proximity to Vembanad Lake, and role as a regional service center, Vaikom continues to be an important municipality contributing to the cultural and developmental landscape of Kerala.