Elanad Explained
| Elanad |
| Native Name: | Illacha nadu |
| Other Name: | Elanadu |
| Settlement Type: | Small Town(Class IV) |
| Pushpin Map: | India Kerala#India |
| Pushpin Label Position: | right |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
| Coordinates: | 10.6167°N 76.3833°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  India |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Thrissur |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Population Total: | 13469 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Demographics Type1: | Languages |
| Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
| Demographics1 Info1: | Malayalam, English |
| Timezone1: | IST |
| Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
| Postal Code Type: | PIN |
| Postal Code: | 680586 |
| Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
| Area Code: | 04884 |
| Registration Plate: | KL-48 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
| Blank1 Info Sec1: | Thrissur,Vadakencherry,Ottapalam,Shoranur,Wadakkanchery,Palakkad,Alathur,Chelakkara,pazhayannur |
| Blank2 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
| Blank2 Info Sec1: | Alathur |
| Blank3 Name Sec1: | Vidhan Sabha constituency |
| Blank3 Info Sec1: | Chelakkara |
| Blank4 Name Sec1: | Panchayath |
| Blank4 Info Sec1: | Pazhayannur |
Elanad is a small town [1] in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[2]
This place is well known for its communal harmony. The Kaliyaroad Nercha, though is celebrated in a Muslim Mosque, the Nercha is taken by all castes and communities. The Thendankavil Ucharal Vela is being celebrated by all. There are Christians and Musims who offer their services during the Vela celebrations. Similarly in the Pulipuram Ayyapan Vilakku Utsavam, all communities come together and celebrate it with full enthusiasm.
Economy
The predominant occupation in Elanad is agriculture and related activities. The primary economy is agriculture. The terrain is slightly hilly with highly verdant forests and rubber plantations.Elanadu Milk pvt limited is famous milk entrepreneur in kerala that is situated in Elanad. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.
Education
- St Johns High School, Ramanchetty
- G.U.P. School
- A.L.P. School
- Sanjos Central School
- Holy Family Nursery School
- Kaliaroad Jaram School
- Akshara Education centre
- A.L.P.S, Vennur
- St:Josephs H.S pangarapilly
Festivals
- Elanad Vela (February)[ഉച്ചാരൽ താലപൊലി മഹോത്സവം, This festival is celebrated in തെണ്ടൻ കാവിൽ ഭഗവതി temple. 10-15 elephants participated in this festival. ]
- Kalia Road Nercha (February/March) [Kalia Road Nercha is a well-known festival in Kerala. It is an example for community friendship. One hundred or more elephants participate in this festival. Kalia Road is 3.5 km from Elanad Town.]
- Narikundu Nercha (January month)
- Pulipuram Ayyappan Vilaaku (10 December)
- St Mary's Orthodox Palliperunal (24 April)
- Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Pally Valiya Perunal(7 & 8 January)
- St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, perunal(Jan 27 & 28)
- Vennur Mundiyan Kavu Vela (February)
- Kodakkadi Muthi Vela (April)
- Thirumani vishu vela(April)
Churches
- Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Church Kunnumpuram Elanad
- St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, Thrikkanaya
- St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
- St. Ann's R.C. Church,
- St. Joseph's Malankara Church,
- Elanad Fellowship Pentecostal Church
- Indian Pentecostal Church,
- Indian Pentecostal Church (God),
- Brethren Church.
Temples
- Thendankavil Bhaghavathi Temple,
- Elanad Siva Temple
- Pulipuram Ayyappan Temple,
- Kottaram Bhaghavathi Temple,
- Kizhakkumuri Siva Temple,
- Vennur Mundiyankavu Bhaghavathi Temple.
- Mundian Kavu (Near Kottaram Bhagavathi Temple)
- Kodakkadi Muthi Temple
Mosques
- Kaliyaroad Juma Masjid
- Elanad Al-Badriyya Juma Masjid
- Kizhakkumuri Juma Masjid
- Thrikkanaya Masjid
- Colony Noorul Huda Sunny Juma Masjid
- Ramanchetty Juma Masjid
Banks
- State Bank of India,
- Pazhayannur Cooperative Society Bank,
- Elanad Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
- Canara Bank
- ESAF Bank-Vennur
- S N Nidhi micro finance
Financiers
- Manappuram Finance,
- Muthott Fincorp,
- Mass Finance,
- Mangalam Finance,
- Pazhayannur Kuries.
Notes and References
- http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Cities_and_Towns Cities and Towns
- Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above . Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India . 2008-12-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx . 2008-12-08 .
