Pakalkuri
| Pakalkuri | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Pakalkuri Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°51′5″N 76°47′25″E / 8.85139°N 76.79028°ECoordinates: 8°51′5″N 76°47′25″E / 8.85139°N 76.79028°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | KL- |
Pakalkuri (പകല്കുറി) is a charming village situated in the northernmost part of Thiruvananthapuram District in Kerala, India. It is on the banks of the river Ithikkara and well known for its serene beauty and landscape. The river Ithikkara, which originates from the Western Ghats, separates Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam Districts at Pakalkuri in its meandering to the Arabian sea.
Location
Pakalkuri belongs to Pallickal panchayathu in Chirankizhu taluk in Thiruvananthapuram District. One can reach Pakalkuri from Kilimanoorin MC Road via Pallickal,from Ayoor in MC Road Via Velinalloor, From ParippallyIn NH47 via Kulamada and From KottarakkaraIn MC Road via Oyoor.Pakalkuri is well connected with State transport services and private sector transports from all these centres. Nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Air Port which is about 60 km away. Nearest Railway stations are Varkala,and "Paravoor"(Kollam)
Facilities
The main centres of social activities in Pakalkuri are Guru Chengannoor Kathakali Akademi (Kala Bharathi), Government Vocational Higher Secondary School, Lower Primary School, Post Office, South Indian Bank, Mahadever Temple, Muslim Mosques, Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi Kendra (Khadi Board), cashew nut factory, the Pakalkuri Panchayat Market, a village milk Production Society, Government Veterinary Hospital, a Government Homeopathic Hospital,a Public Library,KSEB sub office, an active Arts and Sports Club, PAC with its roots extending 40 years spectrum, Branch Of Pallikal Service Co-operative Bank Etc.
Education
Guru Chengannoor Kathakali Akademi (Kala Bharathi), situated near Pakalkuri temple, is one of the Kathakali institutions in Kerala, Kathakali sangeetaham, Chenda etc. are also studied in this school. Sri. Madavur Vasudevan Nair has taken charge as the principal of this institution.[1]
Pakalkuri Government Higher Secondary School is located at the Pakakuri junction. Standard 5 to 10, plus two and vocational courses (Accounting and Auditing) are offered in this school. Pakalkuri blessed with the primary education facilities earlier than Indian independence and the primary Malayalam school got upgraded to upper level and then secondary level during early nineteen fifties. Pakalkuri High School had been the only secondary level school within the perimeter of 10 Kilometres in the period.
Social Centres
P.A.C. The presence of a primary school since the early years of Independence, literacy had been higher and developments in reading habits led to the formation of a Gramoddarana Vayanasala with donations of books and newspapers back in early fifties and later early sixties reformed by name Nehru Memorial Arts and Sports Club with the backing of second generation literates. A lot of music instruments and sports items were granted by Government departments. Sports and arts activities conducted regularly to uplift the social life. The activities could manage to acquire 3 cents of land by the donation from Singapore Pakalkurians (thanks to Mr. Habeeb Mohamed, Kunnumpurath) but to die down to emerge as PAC by the active third Generation. Now, the PAC is high up in Social, Cultural and Sports activities. Religious Centres. Pakalkuri Maha Vishnu Temple is situated in the banks of Ithikkara River. It is one of the few temples in Kerala, which offers "Darsanam" to the western direction. The "Prathista" in this temple is god Mahavishnu. Shiva, Ganapathi, Devi, Ayyappa are also there as "Upaprathista". There are a number of "Utsavams" in this temple. The great "Mahotsavam" starts ten days before the Sivarathri day and ends on Sivarathri. Gajamela is one of the attractions of the "Mahotsavam" which occurs in the ninth day.
Pakalkuri Mosque is the religious centre of the Muslims in Pakalkuri town area. It is situated in Kottiyam mukku (Junction). A Madrasah is working associated with this Mosque. There is another Juma Ath Msajid, Thazhebhagam Jama At Masjid, which is the parent and religious centre since the history of Muslims in the locality, at the banks of Ithikkara river, at Pallikkapuzha Kadavu, 1.5 km from High School Junction.
Industry
Kerala Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi Kendra located at Kottiyam mukku (junction) is under the government which produces cloth and offers job to women in the village. The cashew nut factory which is located at "Arayil" and "Maramcode" also offers jobs to women in the village.
A granite crusher unit and a Government Veterinary Center are also working in Pakalkuri.
Pakalkuri post office is a sub post office of the Pallickal post office. Its pin code number is 695 604.
Market
Pakalkuri Market is working on Sunday and Wednesday in a week. People can purchase fish, meat, vegetables, agricultural tools, stationary items from the market during those days.
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