It can be classified as a typical residential area adjacent to schools, colleges and professional institutions.it has a history about 150 years mainly associated with age old churches and temples.

The proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park pass through here.

Cochin University of science and technology and Model Engineering college is about 10 minutes drive from Vazhakkala.

Sun Network's Office is located at Heavenly Plaza in vazhakkala Some of the ancient and old families living in this area include, Malamel, Arimbasseri, Paruthikkal, Cheriyil , palliparambil,Kuruppumbagath, Manath Peechampilly, Kalappurackal, Moolayil, Mulakkampilly, Thykoodathil, Alingaparambil, Chalissery, Naduvilakath, Madathiparambil, Poothiyath and Vazhakkala family.

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