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Vakkom is a scenic coastal panchayat located near Kadakkavoor in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, situated approximately 10 kilometers from Attingal on its periphery. It is bound by backwaters and water bodies typical of Kerala’s coastal geography, making it a culturally rich and picturesque locale.
Historical
& Political Significance
Vakkom holds an esteemed place in Kerala's modern
history as the birthplace of Vakkom
Moulavi (1873–1932)—a visionary social reformer, freedom fighter,
journalist, and Muslim thinker who played a foundational role in the Kerala
Renaissance movement. It is also the birthplace of Vakkom Purushothaman (1927–2023), a veteran Indian
politician, former Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, and former
Governor of several states including Mizoram and Tripura.
Local
Infrastructure & Institutions
The area is well-equipped with vital civic, educational,
and financial institutions serving the local populace:
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Banking & Financial Services: Federal Bank (Vakkam
Branch) , Vakkam Farmers' Service Cooperative Bank and State Bank of
India( Vakkom Branch)
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Administration & Public Services: Vakkam Panchayat
Office, Vakkam Village Office, and Vakkam Post Office.
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Healthcare: Vakkam Government Hospital.
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Educational Institutions: Vakkam Government Girls'
High School, Probodhini Upper Primary School, SN Vakkam Central School, and
Vakkam Manuthanvilakam Lower Primary School.
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Community Spaces: Vakkam SNDP Hall and local reading
rooms/youth clubs.
Temples
& Religious Landmarks
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Puthan Nada (Vakkam
Deveswara Temple)
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Mukkalluvattom
Bhagavathy Temple
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Kulangara Temple
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Velivilakam Temple
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Daivapurakkal Devi Temple
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Moonnampurakkal Devi
Temple
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Puthiyapurakkal Devi
Temple
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Pulivilakam Temple
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Sree Ganapathi Temple
(Ganapathippura)
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Kannamangalam Temple
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Velayudhan Nada
(Balasubramaniya Swami Temple)
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Vakkom Juma Masjid
Proximity
& Regional Attractions
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Nearby Attractions: The historic Anchuthengu (Anjengo)
Fort and the renowned Sarkara Devi Temple are located close
by.
· Transportation: The nearest railway station is Kadakkavoor Railway Station, which directly borders the Vakkom Panchayat, while Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (approx. 40–45 km away) serves as the nearest international air hub.
Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi
Abdul Khader Moulavi, popularly known as Vakkom Moulavi, was a towering personality in the fields of social reform, journalism, religious thinking and literature. He was born at Vakkom village near Kadakkavur in 1873. He began his literary career in the Malayalam journal Swadeshabhimani in 1905, in which he aimed for the all-round awakening of the people of Kerala. Along with his editor, Sri Ramakrishna Pillai, Moulavi started the struggle for the rights of the people of the land. When the publication of the journal came to an end with the confiscation of Swadeshabhimani Press and the exiling of the editor, he continued his activities through other publications and books, sacrificing his entire wealth in the process.
Moulavi also took great effort in strengthening unity among Muslims. He was very active in the formation of Chirayinkeezhu Taluk Muslim Samajam and Travancore Muslim Maha Jana Sabha. Under his guidance, several Madrassas and schools were also established.
Moulavi penned several books. Among these Daussabah and Islam Matha Sidantha Samgraham are his original works, while Imam Ghazali’s Keemiya-e- Saadat, Ahlu Sunnathuwal Jammath, Islamic Sandesam are his translations. This visionary social reformer, scholar and fearless journalist breathed his last in November 1932.
A charitable trust, Vakkom Moulavi Foundation Trust was established in his honor for the invaluable services that he had given to the community for securing democratic rights and social justice for all people.
