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Locality Name :
Vavvakkavu
( വവ്വാക്കാവ് )
Block Name : Oachira
District : Kollam
State : Kerala
Division : South Kerala
Language : Malayalam and English, Tamil, Hindi
Current Time 12:45 PM
Date: Monday , Oct 05,2026 (IST)
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation / Altitude: 14 meters. Above Seal level
Telephone Code / Std Code: 0476
Assembly constituency : Karunagappally assembly constituency
Assembly MLA : C. R Mahesh
Lok Sabha constituency : Alappuzha parliamentary constituency
Parliament MP : K. C VENUGOPAL
Serpanch Name :
Pin Code : 690525
Post Office Name : Clappana
Main Village Name : Clappana
Commodities Prices : Kaliyanchanda Market / Mandi
Block Name : Oachira
District : Kollam
State : Kerala
Division : South Kerala
Language : Malayalam and English, Tamil, Hindi
Current Time 12:45 PM
Date: Monday , Oct 05,2026 (IST)
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation / Altitude: 14 meters. Above Seal level
Telephone Code / Std Code: 0476
Assembly constituency : Karunagappally assembly constituency
Assembly MLA : C. R Mahesh
Lok Sabha constituency : Alappuzha parliamentary constituency
Parliament MP : K. C VENUGOPAL
Serpanch Name :
Pin Code : 690525
Post Office Name : Clappana
Main Village Name : Clappana
Commodities Prices : Kaliyanchanda Market / Mandi
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Edit below overview about Vavvakkavu
OverView of Vavvakkavu
Vavvakkavu is a small village in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is located near Oachira and comes under the Clappana Grama Panchayat in the Karunagappally Taluk. Geographically, Vavvakkavu lies close to the Arabian Sea coast and is part of the culturally rich coastal belt of central Kerala. Though it is now a developing residential and commercial locality, historically it functioned as a small rural settlement connected to agriculture, fishing, and local trade. The history of Vavvakkavu is closely linked with the history of the Oachira region. Nearby Oachira is famous for the ancient Oachira Temple, a unique pilgrimage center without a traditional temple structure. The Oachira region has long been a spiritual and cultural center, and it is believed that settlements like Vavvakkavu developed around such religious and trade centers. Although there are no specific ancient inscriptions or royal records directly mentioning Vavvakkavu, the area has likely been inhabited for several centuries as part of the larger Oachira Karunagappally region. Historically, this region was under the rule of the Kingdom of Travancore before Indian independence. Travancore was one of the most progressive princely states in southern India, known for administrative reforms, temple management, and social changes. After India's independence in 1947 and the formation of Kerala state in 1956, Vavvakkavu became part of the modern administrative system under local self-government through the Panchayat structure. The broader Kollam district has a very rich historical background. Kollam (formerly known as Quilon) was one of the oldest port cities on the Malabar Coast and had trade relations with Arabs, Chinese, and Europeans from the 9th century onwards. Although Vavvakkavu itself was not a port or major political center, its development was influenced by the economic and cultural activities of the district. The spread of education, religious institutions, and transportation networks in the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to its gradual growth. The name Vavvakkavu likely follows traditional Kerala naming patterns. In Malayalam, the word kavu usually refers to a sacred grove or a small temple grove, suggesting that the area may once have had a sacred or natural grove associated with local worship. Over time, as settlements expanded and modern infrastructure developed, the village transformed into a semi-urban locality with schools, mosques, temples, small businesses, and transport facilities. Today, Vavvakkavu is known as a peaceful residential area with growing commercial importance due to its location near the National Highway and proximity to Oachira and Karunagappally. While it may not have a separately documented ancient history, its story forms part of the larger historical, cultural, and administrative evolution of the Kollam district and Kerala as a whole.Edit below overview about Vavvakkavu
National Highways Reachable To Vavvakkavu
Nationa High Way :NH183
Nationa High Way :NH66
Nationa High Way :NH183
Nationa High Way :NH66
Rivers Near Vavvakkavu
Karippuzha Thodu :Karippuzha Thodu :കരിപ്പുഴ
Karippuzha Thodu :Karippuzha Thodu :കരിപ്പുഴ
About Vavvakkavu
Vavvakkavu is a small Village/hamlet in Oachira Block in Kollam District of Kerala State, India. It comes under Clappana Panchayath. It belongs to South Kerala Division . It is located 26 KM towards North from District head quarters Kollam. 0 KM from Oachira. 96 KM from State capital Thiruvananthapuram
Vavvakkavu Pin code is 690525 and postal head office is Clappana .
Oachira ( 3 KM ) , Thazhava ( 3 KM ) , Karunagappally ( 4 KM ) , Alappad ( 6 KM ) , Thodiyoor ( 7 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Vavvakkavu. Vavvakkavu is surrounded by Karunagappally Block towards South , Chavara Block towards South , Sasthamcottah Block towards East , Bharanicavu Block towards North .
Kayamkulam , Adoor , Mavelikkara , Chengannur are the near by Cities to Vavvakkavu.
This Place is in the border of the Kollam District and Alappuzha District. Alappuzha District Bharanicavu is North towards this place . Also it is in the Border of other district Pathanamthitta . It is near to arabian sea. There is a chance of humidity in the weather.
Demographics of Vavvakkavu
Malayalam is the Local Language here.Politics in Vavvakkavu
CPM , JPSS , Indian National Congress , CPI , INC are the major political parties in this area.Polling Stations /Booths near Vavvakkavu
1)Govt. L. P. S. Alappadu (western Portion)2)Govt. L. P. S. Changankulangara (eastern Portion)
3)Vivekananda Higher Secondary School Changankulangara (unaided) (northern Portion Main Building)
4)Vellanathuruthu Sree Sugunanda Vilasam Karayogam Building (reg. No. 74/119)
5)S. R. V. U. P. S. Changankulangara (main Building - Eastern Portion)
HOW TO REACH Vavvakkavu
By Rail
Ochira Rail Way Station , Karunagappalli Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Vavvakkavu.Colleges near Vavvakkavu
Amrita School Of Engineering
Address : Clappana P.o.kollam - 690 525, Kerala, India
Amrita School Of Biotechnology
Address : Amrita School Of Biotechnologyamrita Vishwa Vidyap
Schools near Vavvakkavu
Vidya Jyothi Central School
Address : VIDYA JYOTHI CENTRAL SCHOOL PAYIKUZHI OACHIRA PO
Govt Health Centers near Vavvakkavu
1) PHC CHITTAR , Chittar Community health centre , Chittar Maniyar road , police stationHospitals in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Priyanka Eye Hospital
Changankulangara Vallikunnam Road; Punthala; Kerala 690546; India
1.5 KM distance Detail
Vaidyaratnam Ayurvedic Oushadashala
Vallikavu - Vavvakavu Rd; Kulasekharapuram; Kerala 690546; India
2.4 KM distance Detail
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Petrol Bunks in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Mulakkatharayil Fuels
Pulinilkkumkottah; Kulasekharapuram; Kerala 690546; India
1.8 KM distance Detail
Hindustan Petroleum
Kulase Kharapuram P.O.; Puthiyakavu; Karunagappally; Kerala 690518; India
3.2 KM distance Detail
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Colleges in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Vyasa Academy and Publication
Kulesharapuram; Clappana.Po; Karunagappally; Kerala 690528; India
1.5 KM distance Detail
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Schools in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Tharattu Day Care and Play School
T.B Hospital North Road; Puthiyakavu Bharanikkavu Road; Puthiyakavu; Karunagappally; Kerala 690539; India
3.0 KM distance Detail
Amrita Vidyalayam; Puthiyakavu; Kollam kerala
-Kattilkadavu; Puthiyakavu - Sanghapura Mukku -Kattilkadavu Rd; Karunagappally; Kerala 690544; India
3.1 KM distance Detail
Electronic Shops in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Krishna Travels; Communications; Musics & Electronics
Puthentheruvu - Thurayil kadavu via Kochumammood; Kochumammood; Kumarapuram; Kerala 690542; India
2.5 KM distance Detail
Super Markets in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Jans Supermarket
15; Salem - Kochi Hwy; Changankulangara; Kerala 690526; India
1.5 KM distance Detail
Local Parks in Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Lover's Park
Amrita University Main Rd; Amritapuri; Vallikavu; Kerala 690546; India
3.7 KM distance Detail
Police Stations near Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Oachira Police Station
Oachira Ayiramthengu Road; Kollam; Oachira; Kerala 690526; India
4.6 KM distance Detail
Nissam Mampally
Model Polytechnic College Rd; Karunagappally; Kerala 690518; India
5.4 KM distance Detail
Police Aid Post- Manappally
Pavumba-Manappally Rd; Thazhava; Kerala 690523; India
6.1 KM distance Detail
Governement Offices near Vavvakkavu,Oachira
Kulashekharapuram Panchayat Office
Kulashekharapuram Panchayathu Rd; Kulasekharapuram; Kerala 690544; India
1.2 KM distance Detail
Clappana Grama Panchayat Office
Changankulangara Vallikunnam Road; Kerala 690528; India
2.0 KM distance Detail
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Chavara 12 KM near
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Near By RailWay Station
Ochira Rail Way Station 4.1 KM near
Karunagappalli Rail Way Station 5.5 KM near
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Ochira Rail Way Station 4.1 KM near
Karunagappalli Rail Way Station 5.5 KM near
Kayamkulam Junction Rail Way Station 10 KM near