Noornad
| Nooranad നൂറനാട് Noornad | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Padanilam Parabrahma Temple | |
| Coordinates: 9°12′25″N 76°37′55″E / 9.20694°N 76.63194°ECoordinates: 9°12′25″N 76°37′55″E / 9.20694°N 76.63194°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,604 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 690504 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
Sree Buddha College
Nooranad festival
Noornad is a town near Kayamkulam in Alappuzha in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Noornad had a population of 25604 with 11960 males and 13644 females.[1] Nooranad is part of the Onattukara cultural region. Padanilam Parabrahma Temple is the famous temple in this region. Kettu Kazhcha - a procession of two huge oxen is carried out here as part of the Padanilam Sivarathri.Nooranad pallimukkom sree bhadrakali temple is very famous.Legend says that once this area was ruled by a "yakshi" who later became the disciple of sree bhadrakali and now protects the native people.This temple was maintained by "Koipalli madom" before being taken over by natives.
References
- 1 2 "Census of India:Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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