Vayala


Vayala is a small town located in the Meenachil Taluk of Kottayam district Kerala, India. It is approximately 5 kilometers from the village Kuravilangad, about 11 kilometers from Palai municipality town and about 25 kilometers away from district capital Kottayam.

History

It is believed that the name Vayala is derived from the Malayalam word vayal meaning "paddy field".

Transportation network

Vayala is connected with the district headquarters Kottayam and other major cities. Public transport in the town is largely dependent on buses, run by private operators

Schools

Vayala is located 10 km from Ettumanoor town and 6 km from Kuravilangdu Town. Vayala has three Hindu temples and a Roman Catholic church Syrian church, a Catholic Latin church , three Catholic Syrian chapels:St Joseph,St Xavier, St Sebastian chappel,t and a Sacred Heart Convent.

Hospitals

Sacred Heart Catholic Nuns operated St. George Mount Hospital is the only Allopathic Hospital Facility available with Vayala. Also Vayala has a Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital and two private operated Ayurvedic Hospitals

Neighbouring major cities & towns