Kizhakkambalam

Kizhakkambalam is an eastern suburb of the City of Kochi in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is regarded as a model panchayath for its various development activities and is a part of Kunnathunad tehsil of the Ernakulam district.[1][2]

Kizhakkambalam
Suburb
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam
Location in Kerala, India
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam (India)
Coordinates: 10°2′0″N 76°24′0″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • BodyKizhakkambalam Panchayath
Area
 • Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total23,186
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
683562
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL-40
2011 census code627951
Nearest cityKochi
Lok Sabha constituencyChalakkudy
Civic agencyKizhakkambalam Panchayath
ClimateTropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Kitex company has taken over the administration of this town and this town has become the only corporate governed town of Kerala

Demographics

Kizhakkambalam has a large Christian population[3] and its official language is Malayalam.[4] The area was originally a farming village, but the majority now work in secondary and tertiary industries. Many corporations such as Anna, Kitex, Sevana, Blackcat, Wireropes, and KG Packers have a presence in the region, resulting in approximately 40% of local workers being engaged in corporate-related work. 20% work in business, 10% work in IT and tourism, 10% in traditional subsistence agriculture and 60% in public service jobs such as medicine and teaching. Kadambrayar ecotourism is located near Pazhanganad and Manakkakadavu and the amusement park Wonderla Kochi is located just 3 km away from Kizhakkambalam.[5] Some believe that Kizhakkambalam's name came from a kahzak (meaning a hanging tree for the death sentence) that was situated there during ancient times, and it is said that the name Kizhakkambalam came from the Kizhakkambalam Temple (Ambalam) which is located in the (Kizhak) east from Thrikkakara Temple.

According to the 2011 census of India, Kizhakkambalam has 5,551 households. The literacy rate of the village is 85.53%.[6]

Demographics (2011 Census)[6]
TotalMaleFemale
Population231861137511811
Children aged below 6 years225411191135
Scheduled caste216710721095
Scheduled tribe712744
Literates1983099189912
Workers (all)907564302645
Main workers (total)757556921883
Main workers: Cultivators43436371
Main workers: Agricultural labourers467323144
Main workers: Household industry workers1199227
Main workers: Other655549141641
Marginal workers (total)1500738762
Marginal workers: Cultivators18012852
Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers1789385
Marginal workers: Household industry workers281711
Marginal workers: Others1114500614
Non-workers1411149459166

Administration

Kizhakkambalam Panchayath is ruled by an organization called Twenty-20, which is sponsored by a commercial organization called Kitex. In the local governing body election held in November 2015, 17 out of 19 wards of the local Panchayath were won by Twenty-20. The aim of this organization is to make Kizhakkambalam a role model village by the year of 2020. They have spearheaded many infrastructure projects, such as roads and drinking water, inside the village. The organization also led an anti-alcohol campaign.[7] A discounted food security shop, and other development and welfare activities have also made an impact.[8]

Criticism of the corporate takeover

Some politicians, like former Parliament Member Sebastian Paul, are worried that the take over of the local body by a corporate group could lead to an uneasy body politic. Governing companies can easily manipulate local bodies to serve their interests. Environmental activists, like C.R. Neelakantan, pointed out that the Kitex group started political activism after they were caught red-handed on pollution issues. There are many allegations against the Kitex company among the residents of Kizhakkambalam. The pollution made by the company led to many large-scale protests. Previous panchayath administrations withdrew the license of the company but the Kitex made a political party and participated in elections.[9]

Fine Art Institutions
  • Kala Fine Arts Society, Kizhakkambalam
  • Vallathol Smaraka Vayanasala, Pukkattupady
  • Murivilangu Arts & Sports Club (MASC), Murivilangu
  • Grameenodayam Public Library, Murivilangu
  • Echo Arts and Sports Club, Chelakkulam
  • Udayam Arts and Sports Club, Chiravakad
  • KASC, Karukulam
  • Janatha, Chemmalappady
  • MGB, Mullanamolam
  • Evershine sports and Arts Club Njaralloor
  • IGUANA BOYS, KARUKULAM

Corporations
Kitex Garment company

Religious Centers
  • St. Antony's Forane Church (Syro-Malabar), Kizhakkambalam
  • St Mary's Jacobite Valiyapally, Thamarachal
  • St. Peter's & St. Paul's Jacobite Syrian Church, Kizhakkambalam
  • St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Church, Oorakkad
  • St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Malayidomthuruthu
  • St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Vilangu
  • St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Choorakkod
  • St. Athanasiaus Jacobite Cheriapally, Thamarachal
  • St. Augustine's Church Pazhanganad (Syro-Malabar)
  • Sree DharmaShastha Temple, Kizhakkambalam junction
  • Sree Mahadeva Kshethra, Vilangu
  • Sree Krishna Kshethra, Oorakkad (800 years old)
  • Ambunad Muslim Juma-ath
  • Chelakulam Muslim Jama-ath (150 years old)
  • St Sebastians Church Ambunadu (Syro-Malabar)
  • SACRED HEART CHURCH, THAMARACHAL (Syro-Malabar)
  • Mecherimukal Bhadrakaali Keshethram, Karukulam
  • Sree Mahadeva Temple, Poyyakunnam, Kizhakkambalam
  • Thrikkayil Shiva Temple Kummanode
  • Mandrakkal Devi Temple Kummanode

Educational Institutions
  • St Mary's Public School, Thamarachal (CBSE)
  • St Antony's Public School, Kizhakkambalam (CBSE)
  • St Antony's LP School, Kizhakkambalam
  • Govt: U.P School, Vilangu
  • Govt. U. P. School, Oorakkad
  • Govt. HSS South Ezhippuram, Karukulam
  • St Joseph HSS, Kizhakkambalam
  • Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor
  • Ranimatha convent UP school, Thamarachal
  • Jama-ath School, Chelakulam
  • St George Public School, Pukkattupady
  • The Charter School, International School, Vazhanashala Chemmalapady Road, Near Pukkattupady, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683561
  • St. Augustine's L. P School Pazhanganad, Kochi
  • Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Kochi
  • Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Pazhanganad, Kakkanad, Kochi
  • Govt. U.P School Kummanode

Hospitals
  • Samaritan Heart Institute, Pazhanganad near Kakkanad, Kochi
  • Government Primary Health Center, Malayidomthuruthu
  • Baiju Hospital, Kizhakkambalam
  • St Mary's Jacobite Mission Hospital, Thamarachal
  • Mar Kauma Health Centre, Kizhakkambalam
  • Government Ayurveda Hospital, Chelakkulam
  • Government primary health Extension Centre, Chelakkulam

Location

References
  1. "Country's maiden Food Security Market opens at Kizhakkambalam". The New Indian Express. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. "Corporate panchayat spreads smiles, rattles politicians in this Kerala village". Hindustan Times. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. Educreation Publishing.
  4. "केरल,पलक्कड़, Ezhuvanthala - KUNNATHUNADU TALUK ERNAKULAM KIZHAKKAMBALAM VILLAGE DISTRICT PERUMBAVOOR KERALA का पिनकोड". pincodes.info. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  5. "Kochi Park | Amusement Park in Kochi | Wonderla". www.wonderla.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  6. "Ernakulam district census data". 2011 Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  7. https://www.facebook.com/2020kzhm
  8. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/india-file/twenty20-disrupting-keralas-political-game/article8120849.ece
  9. http://www.outlookindia.com/article/a-corps-new-clothes/295855
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