Kadanad

Kadanad
Panchayath
Kadanad

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°46′0″N 76°42′0″E / 9.76667°N 76.70000°E / 9.76667; 76.70000Coordinates: 9°46′0″N 76°42′0″E / 9.76667°N 76.70000°E / 9.76667; 76.70000
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Government
  Type Panchayath
Population (2001)
  Total 14,787
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration KL-

Kadanad (in Malayalam: കടനാട്) is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

About Kadanad

The name Kadanad is a combination of two Malayalam words - 'Kadu' (referring forest) and 'Nadu' (meaning village). Kadanad is a small town situated to the north of Pala in Kottayam District.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Kadanad had a population of 14787 with 7417 males and 7370 females.[1]

Geography

The place is blessed with mist-covered mountains and valleys. Its peculiar and unique geographical position is well-matched for the cultivation of coffee, rubber, pepper and cardamom. Kadanad River is a major water source flowing through this town. It rises from the Melukavu Hills and joins up with the Ezhachery River. Then it flows in the form of Pala Meenachil River.

Culture

Prime attractions are St Augustine's Church, Perumattom Sastha Temple and St.Sebastian's Higher Secondary School. It was the birthplace of Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar, the author of Varthamanappusthakam (1790), the first ever travelogue in an Indian language.

Transportation

Kadanad is on the way to Thodupuzha and can be easily approached from Pala. By road, the town is connected with Ramapuram, Uzhavoor, Meenachil and Erattupetta. The nearest major railhead is Kottayam Railway Station.

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
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