Elanad
| Elanad Illacha nadu Elanadu | |
|---|---|
| Small Town(Class IV) | |
  Elanad Location in Kerala, India  Elanad Elanad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°37′0″N 76°23′0″E / 10.61667°N 76.38333°ECoordinates: 10°37′0″N 76°23′0″E / 10.61667°N 76.38333°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,367 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 680586 |
| Telephone code | 04884 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-8,48 |
| Nearest city |
Thrissur, Vadakencherry, Ottapalam, Shoranur, Wadakkanchery, Palakkad, Alathur, Chelakkara, pazhayannur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Alathur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chelakkara |
Elanad is a small town( http://www.arthapedia.in/index.php?title=Cities_and_Towns) in Chelakkara Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
This village 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. If at all some conflits are there, it is purely based on political issues but not religious.
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. This place falls under the Chelakkara Assembly Constituency. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.
Education
- St Johns High School
- 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)
- 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 4 km from Elanad centre.]
- Narikundu Nercha (January month)
- Pulipuram Ayyappan Vilaaku (December 10)
- St Mary's Orthodox Palliperunal (April 24)
- Mar Ignathiyos Orma Perunal(January 7 & 8)
- Vennur Mundiyan Kavu Vela ( February)
- Kodakkadi Muthi Vela (April)
Churches
- St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
- St. Ann's R.C. Church,
- Mor Ignatious Eliyas Simhasana Church (Simhasana Palli),
- St. Joseph's Malankara Church,
- Indian Pentecostal Church,
- Indian Pentecostal Church (God),
- St. George Jacobite Church,
- 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
Banks
- State Bank of Travancore,
- Pazhayannur Cooperative Society Bank,
- Elanad Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
- canara bank
Financiers
- Manappuram Finance,
- Muthott Fincorp,
- Mass Finance,
- Mangalam Finance,
- Pazhayannur Kuries.
Other
BSNL Exchange,(New sim, Plan change, New Broadband Connection etc available in Exchange) VFPCK (Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Kerala) Centre, public library, village office,panchayth,government dispensarie,homeo hospital,ATM facility (SBI & CANARA BANK) Among the festivals, the Kodakkadi Muthi Vela is also important. The Mundiyan Kavu, Narikundu Jaaram, ivarious churches etc. are symbols of communal harmony the people have been maintaining for years together. All the festivals of the Village are actively participated by one and all irrespective of religious differentiations.
References
- ↑ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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