Kadungalloor should not be confused with Kodungalloor.
Kadungalloor | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Kerala, India |
Coordinates: | 10.096°N 76.3178°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Kerala |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ernakulam |
Governing Body: | Kadungalloor |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 18.06 |
Elevation M: | 11 |
Population Total: | 30,539 |
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: | 683102 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 0484 |
Registration Plate: | KL-42 |
Blank1 Name Sec1: | Nearest city |
Blank1 Info Sec1: | Aluva |
Blank2 Name Sec1: | Sex ratio |
Blank2 Info Sec1: | 994 ♂/♀ |
Blank3 Name Sec1: | Lok Sabha constituency |
Blank3 Info Sec1: | Ernakulam |
Blank4 Name Sec1: | Civic agency |
Blank4 Info Sec1: | Kadungalloor |
Kadungalloor, in Malayalam pronounced as /kɐɖuŋːɐlːuːr/, is a village situated near Aluva. The village belongs to the Paravur Taluk of the Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. The industrial estates of Muppathadam and Edayar are located in Kadungalloor.
According to 2001 census data,[1] Kadungalloor has a population of 35,451, evenly distributed between men and women.[2] The average literacy rate is 81%, which is above the national average of 59.5%. About 13% of the population is below the age of 7. According to reports, there are 10,125 houses situated in Kadungalloor.
The nearest railway station is the Aluva railway station, which is about from Kadungalloor. The Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is situated at a distance of from Kadungalloor.[3]
The Kadungalloor Panchayat is divided into East Kadungalloor and West Kadungalloor.
The temple at Uliyannoor is believed to be built by Perumthachan.[4] Sree Narasimha Swami Temple is the largest temple situated in Kadungalloor. Many devotees visit the temple for its famous paal payasam (a sweet drink prepared with milk and rice) and an annual festival.
St.John The Apostle Church, First Church in India with St.John The Apostle as Patron Saint. On Church Feast many devotees visit church.
The following industrial units are present in Kadungalloor:
There are around 21 temples, 9 mosques, 3 churches in are located in this panchayat, including but not limited to:
The educational institutions located here include:
Considering the proximity to the Vallarpadom Port and Cochin International Airport, there has been a surge in the number of godowns built in the area.