Kannamangalam (Alappuzha)

Kannamangalam is a village in Mavelikkara Taluk in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies in Chettikulangara Grama Panchayath. Kannamangalam Mahadeva temple is the main landmark of the village.[1] The deity of the temple is Lord Shiva. The temple is believed to be built by Kanvamahirshi. Kannamangalam Mahadevar is believed to be the father of Chettikulangara Devi. On the day of Shivarathri, Devi comes to meet her father and her devotees.[2]

Kannamangalam
Chettikulangara
village
Kannamangalam is located in Kerala
Kannamangalam
Kannamangalam
Location in Kerala, India
Kannamangalam is located in India
Kannamangalam
Kannamangalam
Kannamangalam (India)
Coordinates: 9°13′0″N 76°29′0″E / 9.21667°N 76.48333°E / 9.21667; 76.48333
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictAlappuzha
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
23,173
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationKL-31 or KL-29

Notable junctions

Hospital

  • Chettikulangara panchayat hospital

Markets

  • Chettikulangara market
  • Karippuzha market

Nearest villages

Demographics

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In the 2001 India census, Kannamangalam had a population of 23,173 with 11,071 males and 12,102 females.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India:Villages with population 5000 & above". Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  2. ^ "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.