Kadungalloor

Narasimha temple
Kadungalloor
Village
Coordinates: 10°05′46″N 76°19′04″E / 10.096022°N 76.317829°E / 10.096022; 76.317829Coordinates: 10°05′46″N 76°19′04″E / 10.096022°N 76.317829°E / 10.096022; 76.317829
Country  India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Government
 • Body Kadungalloor
Area
 • Total 18.06 km2 (6.97 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 30,539
 • Density 1,691/km2 (4,380/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 683102
Telephone code 0484
Vehicle registration KL-42
Nearest city North Paravur
Sex ratio 994 ♂/♀
Lok Sabha constituency Ernakulam
Civic agency Kadungalloor
Website [ lsgkerala.in/kadungalloorpanchayat]]

Kadungalloor is a census town, situated 1 km from NH 47Aluva alongside Thottakattukara - Parur route, in Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The industrial estate of Muppathadam and Edayar is situated in this panchayat. Pottuvellari is widely cultivated in this panchayat. Panchayat consists of notable peoples in cultural and local arts. Famous personalities include writer Sethu. Recently Kadungallor panchayath,previously in Paravur Taluk joined in Aluva Taluk. aluva. Muppathadam is the main Commercial Center of Kadungallor.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Kadungalloor had a population of 35,451. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kadungalloor has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kadungalloor, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Kadungalloor had a population of 39,666 of which 19,852 are males while 19,814 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Literacy rate of Kadungalloor city is 94.58% higher than state average of 94.00%. In Kadungalloor, Male literacy is around 96.48% while female literacy rate is 92.70%. 10.47% of the population is under 6 years of age.[2]

Railway Station and Airport

The nearest railway station is Aluva which is about 5 km from here. Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is only at a distance of 14 km.

Landmarks and attractions

Kadungalloor Panchayath is divided into East Kadungalloor and West Kadungalloor. The temple at Uliyannur, believed to be built by Perumthachan is sure to evoke the curiosity of devotees as well as archaeologists.

A new bridge has been opened near old Onjithode bridge, has reduced the congestion on the old bridge.A bypass road connecting to container terminal road starting from UC college jn. facilitating traffic to ernakulam High Court Jn. avoiding heavy traffic through Aluva -Ernakulam Road is passing through Kadungalor.

Civic Amenities

Kadungalloor Panchayath Office, Kadungalloor Village Office and Binanipuram Police Station are situated at Muppathadom. Kadungalloor Panchayath comes under both Alangad and Binanipuram Police Station Limits. Mangalodayam Library was renovated and opened to public recently.

Major Industrial Institutions

Religious

The First Church in India with St.John the Apostle as the Patron Saint
St.John The Apostle Church, Muppathadam[3] The First Church in India with St.John the Apostle as the Patron Saint
St.John The Apostle

There are around 21 temples, 9 Juma masjid, 3 Churches in this panchayat. Major are

Education

The educational institutions include

Sree Ramchandra Mission has a small commune here.

Residents Associations

Major Residents associations are Nalanda, Poonkavanam, Thanal, Nanmanagar, Swaraj Nagar Residents Association (SNRA),Karuna Residents Association (KRA),MNRA(Mangalodayam Nagar Resident Association)

Godowns

Considering the proximity to the Vallarpadom international port and Cochin International Airport, there has been a surge in the number of godowns being built in the area.

Important roads

An irrigation centre on the Periyar river in Kadungallur.

Localities

Muppathadam, West Kadungallur, Valanjambalam, East Kadungallur, Kadayapilly, Kaniyankunnu, Elookara, Kunjunnikkara, Uliyannur, Elookara, Kaintikkara, Edayar, Eramam.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ "St.John The Apostle Church, Muppathadam".
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