 There are Churches, Mosques and Temples near to this place.Cochin University of science and technology 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, Arimbasseri,Paruthikkal, Manath peechampilly, Kalappurackal, Moolayil, Mulakkampilly, Thykoodathil, Alingapparambil, Chalissery, Naduvilakath, Madathiparambil, Poothiyath and Vazhakkala family.