Karumalloor
| Karumalloor | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Karumalloor Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°05′44″N 76°19′13″E / 10.095440°N 76.320380°ECoordinates: 10°05′44″N 76°19′13″E / 10.095440°N 76.320380°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Karumallur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.05 km2 (8.13 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 29,422 |
| • Density | 1,398/km2 (3,620/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
| Nearest city | North Paravur |
| Sex ratio | 999 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 89.15% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kalamassery |
| Civic agency | Karumallur |
| Website |
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Karumallur(ml:കരുമാല്ലൂർ) is a village in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]Karumalloor (Karumalore) is a panchayat in Ernakulam District.[2] Karumalloor is situated in the highway connecting North Paravur with Aluva. This road is a nationalized route of KSRTC and plenty of buses connecting North Paravur with eastern parts of Ernakulam District are running. It is situated 6 kilometers from Paravur. The village consists of large tracts of paddy fields. Karumallur is bounded by distributaries of the river Periyar. The panchayat is mainly a rice-based agrarian economy.
History
Karumallur was under Ayirur village union . The panchayat was formed in 1953. The village was famous for agricultural tools and even people from north come to buy these products. The St.Joseph Ponthefical Seminary is in this panchayat.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Karumalloor had a population of 26858 with 13189 males and 13669 females.[1]
Educational Institutions
Colleges
- U.C College
- Holy Matha College, Manakkapady
- SNGIST, Thekkethazham
- Thantric Vidyapeedom
Schools
- St Little Tresas UP School, Karumalloor
- Govt., Primary School, Manakkapady
- MES, Kottappuram
- FMCT HS, Manakkapady
- The Alwaye Settlement H.S.S., Karumallur
- K.E.M.H.S., Kottapuram
- Govt. LP School, Karumallur
- Jamaath Public School, Alengad
- M.I. UP School, Veliyathunad
- A.I.S UP School, Manjaly
Institutions
- NSS Karayogam No.960, Thattampady
- NSS Karayogam Shopping Centre and Complex
- NSS Karayogam Auditorium
TEMPLES OF KARUMALLOOR: Main temples of Karumalloor are:
- Purapillykkav Temple
- Karipuram Sreekrishna temple
- Narayanamangalam Dharmashastha Temple
- Kanjirakkatu temple
- Mankuzhi Kudumba Paradevta Temple
- Kaipatty Bagavathi Temple
Mankuzhi Tharavad Bhagawati Temple is one of the oldest family temples in Karumalloor way back seven centuries. The temple is located in Mankuzhi Thraravad complex.Apart from Bhagawati, deities of Virabhadra (Shiva),Guru(Elders),Brahmarakashasu( Vaishnava kala)and Nagadevta (Sarpa) are also worshipped. Annual function ( Prathishtadin) is held as Thrikala Puja with Guruthi on Chothi Nakshtra day in Medam ( Malayalam Month) every year with Annadanam in afternoon and night to all devotees.
Churches
- St.Thomas Church, Thattampady, Karumallur
Localities
Mattupuram, Manjaly, Kallikuzhy, Manakkapady, Thattampady, Karumallur, Aduvathuruth, Veliyathunad, Paruvakkad, Vayalodam, Kaduvappadam, U.C College, Mariyapady, Chettikkad, Thopp, Thekkethazham.
Transportation
- Parur - Kothamangalam road
- UC College – Thadikkakadav road
- Vedimara – Mattupuram - Manjaly road
- Manjaly - Manakkapady road
- Manjaly - Purapillykavu - Thattampady road
- Thattampady-Alangad Canal Road
Ferrys
- Mattupuram - Chowkakadav
- Thadikkakadav - Mambra
Notable People
- Parur T.K. Narayana Pillai - the first chief minister of Thirukochi
- K.A.DAMODARA MENON - erstwhile Industries Minister of Kerala
- Vezhaparamb Parameswaran Namboothiripad
- Abid Ahammed
See also
References
- 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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