Vaikom is Famous for its Mahadeva Temple and the famous Satyagraha Movement. It is located at a distance of 33km south of Cochin and 40km north of Kottayam on the railroad between Ernakulam and Tiruvanandapuram. To the South is Kottayam thaluk, to the east is Meenachil thaluk. To the north is Ernakulam district(Kanayanur Taluk and Muvattupuzha taluk) and to the west is Shertalai taluk. The scenic Vembanad Lake lies to the west of Vaikom.

Vaikom Taluk has 14 Villages and a town.

Area of Villages/Towns in Vaikom Taluk



(in sq. km)    
1.Chempu
18.42
2.Kaduthuruthy
33.73
3.Kallara
27.48
4.Kulashekaramangalam
15.69
5.Manjoor
28.98
6.Mulakkulam
28.73
7.Naduvil(portion)
9.08
8.Njeezhor
28.91
9.Thalayazham
22.40
10.Vadakemuri(portion)
11.07
11.Vadayar
20.63
12.Vaikom(portion)
17.03
13.Vechoor
29.13
14.Veloor
19.29
1. Vaikom(TOWN)
8.73