Ennakkad
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Ennakkad | |
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  Ennakkad Location in Kerala, India  Ennakkad Ennakkad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°17′0″N 76°33′0″E / 9.28333°N 76.55000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Alappuzha |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 18,563 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 689624 |
| Vehicle registration | KL30 |
| Nearest city | Chengannur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | mavelikkara |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | chengannur |
| Climate | MIXED (Köppen) |
Ennakkad is a ward in Budhanoor Grama Panchayat, Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1]
Location[edit]
Ennakkadu is surrounded by Chennithala, Gramam, Puliyoor, Mavelikkara, Budhanur and Mannar. Ennakkad has its own space in the history of Kerala and contributed significantly in the growth of Communism in Kerala. A heritage building in Ennakkadu is Ennakkadu palace.
Worship centres in Ennakkad[edit]
St Michael's Church Ennakkad[edit]
St Michael's Church is famous worship centre in Ennakkad. It belongs to Lactin Catholic and the festival of celebration in April 17th to 21st every year. St Michael's church is located near Ennakkad junction and opposite of St Mary's Church.
Devi Temple[edit]
Ennakkadu Devi temple, also known as Naluvila Devi Temple, is very famous. It is presently managed by the Kaduvinal Family. The temple was originally built by members of the Srattil family on their own land for religious purposes. Kaduvinal is a branch of the Srattil family, and one of the Srattil family karnavans built a house in their land for his daughter, known as Kaduvinal. Srattil and Kaduvinal are among the oldest family branches in Ennakkad. Until 1946, the temple and its properties were managed by the Srattil family. Kaduvinal karnavans also assisted in the temple administration as they were relatives. However, after 1946, when Srattil family karnavans passed away and no one represented them for temple administration, Kaduvinal karnavans continued managing the temple. Srattil and Kaduvinal family members are relatives to each other. The temple festival is celebrated on the "Bharani" Nakshathram in the Malayalam month of Meenam. Currently, temple renovation is ongoing.
History[edit]
A remote forested area lying east of Kuttamperoor, south of Budhanoor, west of Puliyoor, north of Mavelikara had wild animals and thick vegetation with tall wild trees.
Ennakkad as a human settlement, shown an urban characters in the past. Then there was a decline during 80s and 90s. Now again ennakkad is in the path of urbanism.
Geography[edit]
It is surrounded by a river, and beautiful green paddy fields. This village still have narrow pedestrian lines with full of shady trees leading to small jungle like" KAVU". All governing offices of Bhudhanoor panchayath like Panchayath office and Village offices are situated in Ennakkad.
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census, Ennakkad had a population of 18,563 with 8,839 males and 9,724 females.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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