Puthenvelikkara
| Puthenvelikkara | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Puthenvelikkara Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.23333°ECoordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°14′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.23333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Puthenvelikara Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.87 km2 (7.67 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 32,213 |
| • Density | 1,522/km2 (3,940/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 683594 |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Nearest city | North Paravur |
| Sex ratio | 1049 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 93.1%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Paravur |
| Civic agency | Puthenvelikara Panchayat |
| Climate | Wet Subtropical (Köppen) |
| Website |
[ lsgkerala |
Puthenvelikara (Puthenvelikkara)is a village in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Puthenvelikkara is on the banks of rivers Periyar, Chalakudy and Kottapuram lagoon. It has been a centre of agricultural production with paddy fields.
Etymology and History
Puthenvelikkara was a village in Paravur and based on its importance Puthenvelikkara became a panchayat.
Geography
Puthenvelikara is surrounded by water: rivers and lagoon. It resulted in the formation of fertile lands suited for cultivation. The main source of income for people comes from agriculture. The provinces or wards such as Kurisingal, Kurumba thuruth, Thuruthipuram, Thuruthur, Panjipalla, Manancheri Kunnu, Karottukara, Vattekattu Kunnu, Keezhuppadam, Kodikuthiya Kunnu, Elanthikara, Kanakkankadav, Cherukadappuram, Thelathuruth, Kozhithuruth, Chowkakadav, Malavana, Stationkadav and some small islands, together form the village of Puthenvelikkara. Puthenvelikkara was fame in Paravur for its numerous Kunnu\Hills, but today they are destroyed for productive purposes in Paravur.
Civic Administration
Puthenvelikara belongs to Parakkadavu block panchayat. Puthenvelikara comes under Vadakkekara circle and got its own police station.
Transport
Today Puthenvelikara is blessed with interconnectivity, formerly Puthenvelikara was surrounded by water and was almost a subisland.
Major roads in Puthenvelikara
- Paravur - Mala road via Chennamangalam
- Paravur - Mala road via Karimpadam, Malavana
- Thuruthipuram-KanakkankadavMekkad road
- Thiruthoor - Kuzhur road
Ferry services are available in different parts of Puthenvelikara. Some of them are
- Stationkadav ferry
- Malavana ferry
- Chowkakadav ferry
- Kurumbathuruth ferry
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Puthenvelikara had a population of 32213 with 15658 males and 16555 females. Peaceful coexistence of Hindu and Christian communities is making this village a model for the whole state. The village once had a few Jewish families settled here, has none left at the moment. Notably, there is no Muslims live in this village.
Education
Colleges
- Presentation College, Puthenvelikara (Administered by Kottapuram Diocese)
- IHRD College, Puthenvelikara
Schools
- V.C.S.H.S.S, Puthenvelikkara (State Board)
- St. Antony's English Medium School, Karottukara
- M.M.N.S.S, English medium School, Puthenvelikkara (CBSE)
- Elenthikara High School, Elenthikara
- Mary Ward English Medium School,Puthenvelikkara (ICSE)
Hospitals
- Government Hospital, Puthenvelikara
- Assisi Hospital(AAJM Hospital), Thuruthipuram
- Ayurvedic Hospital, Manancherikunnu,Puthenvelikkara
- Govt. Hospital Kanakkenkadavue (Homiyo)
- Veterinary Hospital, Puthenvelikkara
Places of Religious Importance
Temples in Puthenvelikkara
- Karottu Sreekrishna Temple
- Kurunnilaykal bhagavathy temple
- Kattunilath Sree Subramanya swami Temple
- Malavana Siva Temple
- Edayattukavu bhagavathy temple
- Dhandayudhapani temple, kalleparambu
- Aveth Sree subrahmanya swami Temple
- Paikkattu thrikka sreekrishna temple
Churches in Puthenvelikkara:
- Thuruthur St.Thomas Church
- Malavana St.George's Church
- Cherukadapuram Fathima Matha Church
- Manancherikunnu St. Paul's Church
- Puthenvelikara Infant Jesus Church (Chittaara Palli)
- Karottukara St. Antony's Church
- Thuruthipuram St.Francis Assissi's Church
- Thuruthipuram Japamala Ranji Church
- Keezhupadam Salbudhimatha Church
Tourist attractions
- Kannakankadav regulator cum bridge
- Mouth of Chalakkudy river
- Malavanapara
- Riverride
- Periyar river