Kadungalloor Explained

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.

Demographics

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.

Transport

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]

Landmarks and attractions

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.

Industries

The following industrial units are present in Kadungalloor:

Religious Places

There are around 21 temples, 9 mosques, 3 churches in are located in this panchayat, including but not limited to:

Education

The educational institutions located here include:

Godowns

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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages, and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.PHP?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.
  2. Web site: Kadungalloor Census Town City Population Census 2011-2022 | Kerala.
  3. Web site: 87 COVID-19 Special Arrivals at Alwaye SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry. 2021-03-04. indiarailinfo.com.
  4. Web site: ULIYANNOOR SREE MAHADEVA TEMPLE. 2021-03-04. uliyannoortemple.com. en.
  5. News: St.John The Apostle Church, Muppathadam.
  6. News: Holy Angels Church, Muppathadam.