Kudavattor

Kudavattoor
Village
Coordinates: 8°55′0″N 76°45′0″E / 8.91667°N 76.75000°E / 8.91667; 76.75000Coordinates: 8°55′0″N 76°45′0″E / 8.91667°N 76.75000°E / 8.91667; 76.75000
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kollam
Population (1998)
 • Total 15,021
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 691512
Telephone code 0474
Vehicle registration KL-2, KL-24, KL-02
Nearest city Kollam
Sex ratio 1:1.25 ♂/♀
Literacy 94%%
Lok Sabha constituency Mavelikkara
Climate temperate (Köppen)
Sree Maha Ganapati Temple

Kudavattoor is a small village of the Kottarakara Taluk in the Kollam district of the Indian state of Kerala, well known for its agricultural atmosphere and natural beauty of the landscape. In the local Malayalam language, kuda means "umbrella" and vattor "round". A predominantly rural village, Kudavattoor comes under the administration of the Veliyam Grama Panchayat made up of Marroor, Chirakarakonnam and Kudavattoor chandhamukku. The village is situated on the Kottarakara—Odanavattam—Kollam route, which provides access to Kollam via Kundara or Nedumankavu as well as to Kottarakara. Kollam ,the district headquarters is situated about 25 km from Kudavattoor

History

Kudavattoor village was an important local trading and cultural centre in the past. Documents suggest there were local markets in the area during early time as well as "kudippallikkodam " which was the initial form of modern school.Surrounded by paddy fields,rocky hills and numerous water bodies this area was part of the Kingdom of Travancore. The area is also noted for cultural-religious harmony .

In post independent period it saw large expansion in cultural and educational spheres and it produced notable people like Bharat Murali,Sunil Kudavattoor and others which excelled in diverse fields like academics,bureaucracy,etc.

Economy

The major occupation in Kudavattor in the past is agriculture with the village producing paddy, vegetables, ginger, tapioca, coconut, pepper, honey, chena(elephant foot yam), kachil, peas and rubber.

Paddy fields in Kudavattoor

The quarry business in Kudavattor helps many people to meet the day-to-day needs. Though mining remains a major source of income to people it is also causing problems to local environment due to pollution and alteration of the local landscape.

People in many families also work abroad and foreign remittance still remain a major income to the people.

Demographics

The population is mostly Hindus, from castes such as Nair, Ezhava, Parrayar, Vedan, and Pulaya. There are also some Muslim and Christian villagers.

Temples

The two main places of Hindu worship in Kudavattor are the Sivastha Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chirakarakonnam Parbrhamam Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.Besides,"Kaavus" ,are also common in the village. Famous Sree Mahaganapathy Temple is situated near to Kudavattoor. Centuries old, the site is the location of the most important Maha Ganapathi Temple in the state of Kerala. It allows admittance to non-Hindus. This temple is dedicated to the family of Lord Shiva and is located in Kottarakkara, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Kollam.

Culture

Proximity to Kottarakkara has its impacts to Kudavattoor as well.For past several decades it has been creating grounds for cultural interactions especially through dramas,reading clubs,etc.The works of Murali Cultural Society,Desasevini Library and other cultural clubs in the village largely play a role in this

Notable people

  • Malayalam actor Bharath Murali: Former Chairman of the Sangeetha Nadaka Academy and a noted writer,he has won national award for best actor for his role in "Neythukaran" .He has also won several awards including the state film awards
  • Sunil Kudavattoor : An actor as well as technician in Malayalam film industry,he was part of many award winning films

Nearby villages

The main villages that surround Kudavattoor are:

  • Ashanmukku
  • Ambalathukala
  • Paramukku
  • Veliyam
  • Odnavattom
  • Chapathymukku
  • Maroor

Education

Kudavattoor LP School (classes one to four) is located near the Shivashastha Temple and commonly known as LPS Kudavattoor. Kudavatoor UP School (classes five to seven) is commonly known as UPS Kudavattoor. Both schools are aided by the government.Other nearby schools include: KRGPM Odanavattom,TVTM,SKV,Govt Boys Kottarakkara,MGMRPS,etc.

Transportation

Transportation is mainly dependent on private buses as well as the state run KSRTC buses. It is well connected to the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram by KSRTC Fast Passenger. Buses also ply to the district headquarters of Kollam.

Kottarakkara Railway Station is located on the Kollam-Madurai railway line. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram. Kottarakkara railway station, which currently connects to Kollam and Punalur is 30 mins away.

Nearby towns

Nearby towns and their distances from Kudavattor:

See also

References

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