| Vazhakala | |
| Settlement Type: | Neighbourhood |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
| Coordinates: | 10.0152°N 76.3294°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Ernakulam |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 42272 |
| Population As Of: | 2001 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code: | 682030 |
Vazhakala is a neighbourhood region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. It is situated around 5 km (3 mi) from the city center and is part of Thrikkakkara Municipality. 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.
Located adjacent to the District collectorate, special economic zone, info park, and NPOL, Vazhakkala occupies a central location in the city of Kochi. Lulu Mall, the premier shopping mall in Kerala is just a five-minute drive from here.
[1] India census,[2] had a population of 42,272. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vazhakkala has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 82%. In Vazhakkala, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. Moreover, Vazhakkala was recorded to be having the highest sex ratio (1072) in the district of Ernakulam.
Cochin International Airport is about 30 km from this place. There are two railway stations nearby at a distance of about 8 and 10 kilometers. They are Ernakulam Town (also called North) and Ernakulam Junction (and this one is South). Main transportation modes are two- and four-wheelers and public transport system.
This place is situated in the Thrikkakara (this is a municipality, land division followed in India) which has the Thrikkakara temple. The proposed extension of metro rail from kaloor to info park pass through here. There are Churches, Mosques and Temples near to this place.
Cochin University of science and technology and Model Engineering college is about 10 minutes drive from Vazhakkala.There are hotels and other facilities available for visitors. 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. Vazhakkala family is the ancient family and place got name from this large family