Puthanvelikkara
| Puthenvelikkara | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Coordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°15′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.25000°ECoordinates: 10°10′0″N 76°15′0″E / 10.16667°N 76.25000°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
Puthenvelikkara is a village in the Paravur Taluk Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. Chalakkudy River merges with the Periyar River at Elenthikkara in the village of Puthenvelikkara. Puthenvelikkara is on the banks of rivers Periyar, Chalakudy and Kottapuram lagoon. It has been a centre of agricultural production with paddy fields.
Location
The village is situated in the road connecting Paravur with Mala. The nearest town is North Paravur 5 km away which is connected through Puthanvelikkara Station kadavu.
Blessed with scenic splendour, Puthenvelikkara on the banks of rivers Periyar, Chalakudy and Kottapuram Kayal was born out of the influence of natural forces like high tide.
History
Fossils of sea life, wooden remnants and other debris that came up during digging the town’s earth support the theory of its origin. Similar land formed due to high tides can be found at various places in the small state of Kerala. Years ago forign ships were launched the north side of puthenvelikkara. Now the place known as Kappalkulam.
Geography
Puthenvelikkara is situated in Ernakulam District of Central Kerala in India.The village is 43.8 km North of Kochi and 21 km west of Cochin International Airport. Territory of Puthenvelikkara covers an area of 19.87 km2. Puthenvelikkara share its borders with Poyya and Methala villages in North, Karumalloor and Kunnukara villages in South, Prakkadavu, Kunnukara and Kuzhur villages in East, and Chendamangalam, Vadakkekara and Methala villages in West. The ancient belief is that, the formation of village is a result of high-tide (Veliyettam in Malayalam) and this belief is proven by the existence of fossils of aquatic beings found in the village.
Puthenvelikkara is surrounded by water: rivers and lagoon. It resulted in the formation of fertile lands suited for cultivation. The main source of income for people comes from agriculture. The provinces or wards such as Kurisingal, Kurumba thuruth, Thuruthipuram, Thuruthur, Panjipalla, Manancheri Kunnu, Karottukara, Vattekattu Kunnu, Keezhuppadam, Kodikuthiya Kunnu, Elanthikara, Kanakkankadav, Cherukadappuram, Thelathuruth, Kozhithuruth, Chowkakadav, Malavana, Stationkadav and some small islands, together form the village of Puthenvelikkara. Puthenvelikkara was fame in Paravur for its numerous Kunnu\Hills, but today they are destroyed for productive purposes in Paravur.
Civic Administration
Puthenvelikkara belongs to North Paravoor block panchayat. Puthenvelikkara comes under Vadakkekara circle and got its own police station.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Puthenvelikkara had a population of 32213 with 15658 males and 16555 females. Peaceful coexistence of Hindu and Christian communities is making this village a model for the whole state. The village once had a few Jewish families settled here, has none left at the moment. Notably, there is no Muslims live in this village.
Education
Colleges
- Presentation College, Puthenvelikkara (Administered by Kottapuram Diocese)
- IHRD College, Puthenvelikkara
Schools
- V.C.S.H.S.S, Puthenvelikkara (State Board)
- St. Antony's English Medium School, Karottukara
- M.M.N.S.S, English medium School, Puthenvelikkara (CBSE)
- Elenthikara High School, Elenthikara
- Mary Ward English Medium School,Puthenvelikkara (ICSE)
- St.Joseph High School, Chathedam
Hospitals
- Government Hospital, Puthenvelikkara
- Assisi Hospital(AAJM Hospital), Thuruthipuram
- Ayurvedic Hospital, Manancherikunnu,Puthenvelikkara
- Govt. Hospital Kanakkenkadavue (Homiyo)
- Veterinary Hospital, Puthenvelikkara
Places of Religious Importance
Temples in Puthenvelikkara
- Karottu Sreekrishna Temple
- Kurunnilaykal bhagavathy temple
- Kattunilath Sree Subramanya swami Temple
- Malavana Siva Temple
- Edayattukavu bhagavathy temple
- Dhandayudhapani temple, kalleparambu
- Aveth Sree subrahmanya swami Temple
- Paikkattu thrikka sreekrishna temple
- Kuttikattu Madom Ganapathi Temple
- Mattappilli Bhagavathi Nagaraja Temple
Churches in Puthenvelikkara:
- Thuruthur St.Thomas Church
- Malavana St.George's Church
- Cherukadapuram Fathima Matha Church
- Manancherikunnu St. Paul's Church
- Puthenvelikkara Infant Jesus Church (Chittaara Palli)
- Karottukara St. Antony's Church
- Thuruthipuram St.Francis Assissi's Church
- Thuruthipuram Japamala Ranji Church
- Keezhupadam Salbudhimatha Church
Tourist attractions
- Mouth of Chalakkudy river
- Malavanapara
- Periyar river
- Boat race
Business
Puthenvelikkara is one of the greatest trade center in North Paravoor thaluk.This village is situated in stratagic location between Ernakulam district and Thrissure district.More and more people prefer this beautiful village for built their dream home.Better connectivity to Airport CIAL, North Paravoor, Ernakulam, Kodungalloor, Angamali,chalakkudy town etc. A good number of education institutions, Medicine college and many other facilities access from this village much faster than any other Citi superb.
Puthenvelikkara Magazine online
Puthenvelikkara.com
History
Puthenvelikkara was a village in Paravur and based on its importance Puthenvelikkara became a panchayat.
New Proposals
Puthenvelikkara Village will have By 2017 -18 Children s park and activity center and the banks of river have pathways.
Etymology
The etymology of some of the place names is quite interesting.
1 - Thuruthipuram: The place beyond Thuruthoor
2 - Thuruthoor: The land of small islands
3 – Panjipalla: The land of cotton (Panji)
4 - Manancherykunnu: The hill (Kunnu) that reaches towards the sky. This hill has a valley also that known as Birds Valley,Athanikadavu.Because there is an athani stone also.And many rare birds living in this valley.Very beautiful greenary having also.
5 - Malavana: The land which looks like a chain, and the Malavana Rock (Para) situated in the middle of the river appears like a pendant.
6 - Vattekattukunnu: The hill surrounded by a forest.
7 - Kodikuthiyakunnu : The land on which Tipu Sulthan set his Flag.
8 - Cherukadappuram: The bank of Cheru Kadappuram was like a beach previously.
9 - Chowkkakadavu: The check post (Chowkka) set up by the Travancore rulers to collect the taxes.
Destinations from Bazar
Ernakulam, North Paravur, Mala, Chalakudy, Kodakara.
See also
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