Naduvattam (Ernakulam) Explained

Naduvattam
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:10.1992°N 76.4686°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Unit Pref:Metric
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:683574
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kalady
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:chalakudy

Naduvattam is a small village situated in Ernakulam district, Kerala state, south India. It is situated about 12 km from Angamaly and 5 km from Kalady.[1]

Location

Naduvattom is in the Malayattoor-Neeleeswaram grama panchayat. It is a stone's throw from Neeleeswaram junction which houses the Panchayat office. It can also be approached from Chandrapura junction for those coming from Angamaly and Northern Kerala. Naduvattom is en route to the St. Thomas Shrine in Malayattoor. A huge number of pilgrims visit the shrine mostly during Good Friday and the holy month. Naduvattom has the St. Antony's Church in the name of Saint Anthony of Padua which also houses a parish hall for organizing cultural activities. The Naduvattom church had celebrated its platinum jubilee in 2013. Sahrdaya club and Angel Club are the major recreation centres. The All-Kerala Badminton Open Tournament is conducted by Sahrdaya club annually in January. Onam activities like tug of war and indoor games like chess and carrom are organized under the club every year.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beware, leopard caught from outhouse in Neeleeswaram. ManoramaOnline. 28 December 2017.