Kozhuvalloor
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Kozhuvalluris a small village in the Chengannur taluk of Alappuzha district
in India
. It is situated about 10 km south of the town of Chengannur
and about 8 km northwest of Pandalam
. The road to Kozhuvallur from Chengannur deviates at Chammathu Mukku on the Chengannur-Mavelikkara Road before Kodukulanji. From the Pandalam side, the road to Kozhuvallur branches at Kulanada on the Main Central (MC) Road. Administratively, Kozhuvallur lies under the jurisdiction of Mulakkuzha Panchayat. It is separated from the nearby Venmony
village by a large strip of paddy field
called Changapadam. The physical features of the area follow the typical midland geographical pattern of Kerala
, consisting of lush vegetation, fertile wet fields, and hilly terrain.
The Postal PIN Code is 689 521.
, arecanut, banana,rubber and tapioca. In addition to farming, many villagers have traveled to the Gulf countries after the Gulf boom to make their living, and many younger residents have joined the Indian Army
and Border Security Force
.
The western side of Kozhuvallur is a comparatively affluent area, and has recently been settled predominantly by Syrian Christians from Venmony and Kodukulanji. Hindus form the majority in the eastern regions of the village. The village's castes include Nair
, Ezhava
, Viswakarma, Pulaya, and Kurava.
for the Hindus. The grand celebration of Kumbha Karthika, an important festival at the Devi Temple during the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March) is an occasion for rejoicing at the village. SNDP LP School provides basic education till 4th grade.Villagers also worship in the Guru Mandirams commemorating the Saint, Sri Narayana Guru
. The Roman Catholic Church
of the Latin Rite is a striking landmark with its majestic granite stone structure. St. George Public School situated near the St. George's Orthodox Church on the Kalathra Hills imparts school education in the CBSE stream. Mount Zion Engineering College for Women is situated in Kozhuvallur.
Alappuzha district
Alappuzha is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala in India. It was formed as Alleppey District on August 17, 1957. The name of the district was officially changed to Alappuzha in 1990. The district is a widely known tourist destination, and is well known for its coir factories. Most of...
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is situated about 10 km south of the town of Chengannur
Chengannur
Chengannur , is a municipal town in Alappuzha district of the state of Kerala in South India. Chengannur is located in the extreme eastern part of Alappuzha district. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on the MC Road. Chengannur is connected to Kollam and Kottayam by NH 220...
and about 8 km northwest of Pandalam
Pandalam
Pandalam is one among the fastest growing towns in Kerala, India. Known far and wide for its legendary connection with Lord Ayyappa and Sabarimala, Pandalam is considered to be a holy town...
. The road to Kozhuvallur from Chengannur deviates at Chammathu Mukku on the Chengannur-Mavelikkara Road before Kodukulanji. From the Pandalam side, the road to Kozhuvallur branches at Kulanada on the Main Central (MC) Road. Administratively, Kozhuvallur lies under the jurisdiction of Mulakkuzha Panchayat. It is separated from the nearby Venmony
Venmony
Venmony is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. Venmony is 9 km northwest of Pandalam, 10 km south of Chengannur, and 10 km east of Mavelikkara...
village by a large strip of paddy field
Paddy field
A paddy field is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing rice and other semiaquatic crops. Paddy fields are a typical feature of rice farming in east, south and southeast Asia. Paddies can be built into steep hillsides as terraces and adjacent to depressed or steeply sloped features such...
called Changapadam. The physical features of the area follow the typical midland geographical pattern of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, consisting of lush vegetation, fertile wet fields, and hilly terrain.
The Postal PIN Code is 689 521.
Demographics
The name Kozhuvallur may be described as signifying a "Village of Peasants". Indeed, the village has a significant population of farmers and is famous for good quality betel leafBetel
The Betel is the leaf of a vine belonging to the Piperaceae family, which includes pepper and Kava. It is valued both as a mild stimulant and for its medicinal properties...
, arecanut, banana,rubber and tapioca. In addition to farming, many villagers have traveled to the Gulf countries after the Gulf boom to make their living, and many younger residents have joined the Indian Army
Indian Army
The Indian Army is the land based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. With about 1,100,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,150,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world's largest standing volunteer army...
and Border Security Force
Border Security Force
The Border Security Force is a border patrol agency of the Government of India. Established on December 1, 1965, it is one of the Central Armed Police Forces. Its primary role is to guard India's international borders during peacetime and also prevent transnational crime...
.
The western side of Kozhuvallur is a comparatively affluent area, and has recently been settled predominantly by Syrian Christians from Venmony and Kodukulanji. Hindus form the majority in the eastern regions of the village. The village's castes include Nair
Nair
Nair , also known as Nayar , refers to "not a unitary group but a named category of castes", which historically embody several castes and many subdivisions, not all of whom bore the Nair title. These people historically live in the present-day Indian state of Kerala...
, Ezhava
Ezhava
The Ezhavas are a community with origins in the region presently known as Kerala. They are also known as Ilhava, Irava, Izhava and Erava in the south of the region; as Chovas, Chokons and Chogons in Central Travancore; and as Tiyyas, Thiyas and Theeyas in Malabar...
, Viswakarma, Pulaya, and Kurava.
Major Landmarks
Kozhuvalloor Devi Temple is an ancient place of worshipPlace of worship
A place of worship or house of worship is an establishment or her location where a group of people comes to perform acts of religious study, honor, or devotion. The form and function of religious architecture has evolved over thousands of years for both changing beliefs and architectural style...
for the Hindus. The grand celebration of Kumbha Karthika, an important festival at the Devi Temple during the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February–March) is an occasion for rejoicing at the village. SNDP LP School provides basic education till 4th grade.Villagers also worship in the Guru Mandirams commemorating the Saint, Sri Narayana Guru
Narayana Guru
Sri Nārāyana Guru , also known as Sree Nārāyana Guru Swami, was a Hindu saint, sadhuand social reformer of India. The Guru was born into an Ezhava family, in an era when people from backward communities like the Ezhavas faced much social injustices in the caste-ridden Kerala society...
. The Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
of the Latin Rite is a striking landmark with its majestic granite stone structure. St. George Public School situated near the St. George's Orthodox Church on the Kalathra Hills imparts school education in the CBSE stream. Mount Zion Engineering College for Women is situated in Kozhuvallur.