Kadungalloor
Kadungalloor | |
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Village | |
Kadungalloor Location in Kerala, India | |
Coordinates: 10°05′46″N 76°19′04″E / 10.096022°N 76.317829°ECoordinates: 10°05′46″N 76°19′04″E / 10.096022°N 76.317829°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Ernakulam |
Government | |
• Body | Kadungalloor |
Area | |
• Total | 18.06 km2 (6.97 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 30,539 |
• Density | 1,691/km2 (4,380/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
PIN | 683102 |
Telephone code | 0484 |
Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
Nearest city | North Paravur |
Sex ratio | 994 ♂/♀ |
Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
Civic agency | Kadungalloor |
Website |
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Kadungalloor is a census town, situated 1 km from NH 47Aluva alongside Thottakattukara - Parur route, in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The industrial estate of Muppathadam and Edayar is situated in this panchayat. Pottuvellari is widely cultivated in this panchayat. Panchayat consists of notable peoples in cultural and local arts. Famous personalities include writer Sethu. Recently Kadungallor panchayath,previously in Paravur Taluk joined in Aluva Taluk. aluva.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Kadungalloor had a population of 35,451. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kadungalloor has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kadungalloor, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Kadungalloor had a population of 39,666 of which 19,852 are males while 19,814 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Literacy rate of Kadungalloor city is 94.58% higher than state average of 94.00%. In Kadungalloor, Male literacy is around 96.48% while female literacy rate is 92.70%. 10.47% of the population is under 6 years of age.[2]
Railway Station and Airport
The nearest railway station is Aluva which is about 5 km from here. Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is only at a distance of 14 km.
Landmarks and attractions
Kadungalloor Panchayath is divided into East Kadungalloor and West Kadungalloor. The temple at Uliyannur, believed to be built by Perumthachan is sure to evoke the curiosity of devotees as well as archaeologists.
A new bridge has been opened near old Onjithode bridge, has reduced the congestion on the old bridge.
Civic Amenities
Kadungalloor Panchayath Office, Kadungalloor Village Office and Binanipuram Police Station are situated at Muppathadom. Kadungalloor Panchayath comes under both Alangad and Binanipuram Police Station Limits. Mangalodayam Library was renovated and opened to public recently.
Major Industrial Institutions
- Binani Zinc Ltd.
- Cochin Minerals And Rutiles Ltd.(C.M.R.L)
- Indo-German Karbon.
- Periyar Forms.
Religious
There are around 21 temples, 9 Juma masjid, 3 Churches in this panchayat. Major are
- Sree Narasimhaswami Temple, East Kadungalloor
- Muppathadam Kainnikara Sreekrishnaswami Temple
- Sri Chattukulathappan Siva Temple.
- Bhuvaneswari Temple
- Kadungalloor Jumamasjid.
- Kunnil Sreedharmasastha Temple West Kadungalloor
Education
The educational institutions include
- Muppathadam HSS
- Govt. HS West Kadungalloor
- Govt. LP School, East kadungalloor
- UP School, West Kadungalloor
- UP School,Uliyannoor
- Rajasree S.M.M School
- Govt High School, Muppathadom.
Sree Ramchandra Mission has a small commune here.
Residents Associations
Major Residents associations are Poonkavanam, Thanal, Nanmanagar, Swaraj Nagar Residents Association (SNRA),Karuna Residents Association (KRA).
Godowns
Considering the proximity to the Vallarpadom international port and Cochin International Airport, there has been a surge in the number of godowns being built in the area.
Important roads
- Parur - Kottappuram – Thottakkatukara road
- UC College – Edayar/Panayikulam road
- Parur(Koonamav) - Eramam - Elookara road
Localities
West Kadungallur, Valanjambalam, East Kadungallur, Kadayapilly, Kaniyankunnu, Elookara, Kunjunnikkara, Uliyannur, Elookara, Muppathadam, Kaintikkara, Edayar, Eramam.
See also
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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