| Kallettumkara | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Thrissur |
| Nearest city | Chalakudy and Irinjalakuda |
| Population | 6,728 (2001[update]) |
| Literacy | 100%% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Kallettumkara is a village coming under Aloor Panchayat in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
As of 2001[update] India census, Kallettumkara had a population of 6728 with 3278 males and 3450 females.[1] Population includes Hindu, Christian and Muslims.
Agriculture is the main source of income. Coconut, Banana, Nut mug, pepper, ginger etc. are the main agricultural products. Previously there were many paddy fields in this area but presently those are converted to coconut farms due to cost increase and non availability of people to work in paddy fields. KERALA FEEDS, the largest cattle feed factory in Asia, located here which provide many skilled jobs directly and indirectly to residents as well as nearby villages too. The banking institutions are Federal Bank, Canara Bank, Kallettumkara Co-Operative Bank.The remittance from NRI's from Middle East contributes mainly for the regional development. There is a Railway Station here where all the passenger and most of the Express trains stop.
The following educational institutions are located in Kalleetumkara :-
This school owned by Infant Jesus Church, Kallettumkara. Previously this was the only school for the surrounding area like Muriyad, Parakattukara, Pulipara etc. for their primary education. Presently, the arrival of new generation English medium schools adversely affect the school as students drain which reduced its total number of divisions from twenty to less than five. Recently the school has started its own English medium section.
The BVMHS school was constructed by The Catholic Education Trust on the land which donated by Infant Jesus Church Kallettumkara and Church got two of its shares in return. Mr P A John was the first Manager of this school. The school is managed by The Catholic Education Trust, Kallettumkara. Similar to IJLP School, this was the only school for the surrounding area for upper primary and high school education. The upcoming of English medium schools with high standards and the awareness of parents regarding the importance of English education which resulted severe division loss. The new management has taken some remedical measures like free transportation, financial package for students from lower income group etc. in order to attaract students for avoiding division loss. The management also started English premium in its compound. The management has succeeded in its efforts to a certain level, but it has to improve more. The infrastructure of the school has to improve a lot like good building; computer, chemistry, physics, biology labs; library with current publications, enough toilets and sanitation facilities, proper waste disposal system etc. This is not only can be achieved by the management but also with the help of Education Board of Kerala Govt., as government grants are very less. Contrary to the previous said, the students form BVMHS are serving in various fields of the society like Doctors, Engineers, Nurses, Accountants, Advocates, IT professionals and Skilled Technicians inside and outside India mainly in middle east. This itself states the prominence of the school and pride of the management.
Courses offered for IT and Electronics.
The peoples are interested in politics which can be divided as LDF and UDF. The presence of BJP can be ignored. Currently the Aloor panjayath is a part of Irinjalakuda legislative assembly.
Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are main religions. Hinduism 55%, Christianity 35% and the remain Islam. All of these communities are living in brotherly hood. The Infant Jesus Church is the main worship place for Christians. Kallettumkara Juma Masjid situated side by Chalakudy to Irijalakuda route for Islam brothers. There are many Family Temples for Hindu followers. The "Karingattil Bhahavathi" temple is an example for this which belongs to "karingattle" family. The followings are some religious institutions situated:-
The Infant Jesus Church has more than one hundred years of history. There are nine hundred houses under this parish. Some prominent Christian families under this parish are Kallivalapil, Nereparamben, Thandiakkal, Kannamkunni, Thuluvath, Alapatt, Uppumparambil, Puliyani, etc. Presently the church has a plan to its renovation.
Website: http://www.infantjesuschurchkallettumkara.com
Located nearby of Chalakudy Irinjalakuda bus route where most of the Islam followers have their settlements.
The temple situated north side of kallettumkara which belongs to Karingattil family. The Karingattil family is one of the prominent Hindu families in this region.
The temple situated north side of kallettumkara which belongs to Analiparambil family. The Analiparambil family is one of the other prominent Hindu families in this region.
Both of these convents are managed by catholic nuns.
Road and rail are the main transportation modes. The "Irinjalakuda" railway station is situated here.There is a good road network in this village. Almost all trains are having stops in Irinjalakuda railway station except some of the superfast express trains.
The greenish background is the main attraction. Lack of large scale industries enables a pollution free atmosphere. There is no shortage of drinking water exempt some high areas where water is being supplied by concerned authorities through pipe lines. The whole paddy fields of this area converted into coconut farms, banana cultivation or other vegetable farms due to the non-profitability agriculture and the non-availability enough laborers to work in fields.
overall health of the residents are above the national levels. But lack of a well established hospital is big drawback. Now people are primarily depending on Aloor Govt Hospital, Irinjalakuda civil hospital, private hospitals in Chalakudy, Kodakara etc.
All Kerala BVM Trophy foot ball tournament is conducted by annually.but eppol B.V.M TROPHY football tournament nadakkunnilla mudangi There has been reunion of earlier football players which initiated KP Sunil and PL Joy memorial All Kerala Elevens Football tournament with support of Prominent citizens in Kallettumkara and abroad .Initially this was conducted by Mughalclub in 2008 ,as this club was prominent in early years of Kallettumkara Football,thereafter Kalletumkara Football academy was formed to rejuvenate sports and is conducting KP Sunil and PL Joy trophy.This tournament focus on University Champion Colleges across Kerala and is considered as best of its type in the state.
K-League is another Football spectacle conducted in relation to ONAM festival,where in 4 teams are made by auction of players,Final of this tournament is played a day after ThiruONAM .This tournament is possibly the best of it class with older generation player fighting against each other on ONAM day .Winners are awarded with Onama puduva and Bananas for each players.