Kanjirappally
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| Kanjirappally | |
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| Coordinates | 9°33′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.55°N 76.783333°ECoordinates: 9°33′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.55°N 76.783333°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kottayam |
| Nearest city | Kottayam, Thodupuzha |
| Parliamentary constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area • Coastline |
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| Climate Temperature |
Tropical monsoon (Köppen) • 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Website | www.kanjirappallyonline.com |
Kanjirappally (Malayalam: കാഞ്ഞിരപ്പള്ളി) is a taluk and a town in Kottayam district, in the state of Kerala, India. Rubber plantations are a major source of income for the local population. The place has a large population of Syrian Catholic Christians. The Christian colonization of Kanjirappally had a profound impact on the history of commerce and agriculture in these parts. The Christians claim their roots from early settlements at Nilakkal or Chayal on the banks of Pamba River. There is also a strong belief that the flourishing Christian community here was founded by Saint Thomas the Apostle himself. The place was in the forest recesses far away from seats of power. Nilakkal became an important depot for spices like pepper, cardamom etc. and the Christians were engaged in this lucrative trade as procures and sorters.
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[edit] Religion
Kanjirappally is a small city that boasts of it religious harmony. The population is a mixture of Christians, Muslims, and Hindus.
- St.Dominic's Cathedral
St Dominic's Cathedral, Kanjirappally, Kerala
St Dominic's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of Kanjirappally and was built in the year 1826. The 150th anniversary of St. Dominic's Cathedral was celebrated in 1977.
- St. Mary's Church ( Pazhayapalli or Akkarappally)
One of the oldest and most famous church in the diocese of Kanjirappally. It was built in the 1449 AD, even 50 years before the Portuguese landed in Kerala.
- Ganapathiyar Kovil
Ganapathy Koil is a beautiful Hindu temple built in granite. Hindus from different parts of the town come here to offer prayers.
- Nainaru Mosque
One of the popular mosques in the region, the Nainaru Mosque attracts Muslims from the town as well as the surrounding areas to offer their prayers.
[edit] Location
The K. K. Road (Kottayam-Kumily Road) and the Main Eastern Highway (Muvattupuzha-Pathanamthitta-Punalur Road) connects Kanjirappally to other major towns.
[edit] Politics
Kanjirappally assembly constituency is part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency). Previously it was part of Muvattupuzha (Lok Sabha constituency). Bus Stand Junction, Petta Kavala, Panchayath Valavu and Kurishunkal Junction are the major junctions in Kanjirappally town. Most of the local administration offices like PWD, Employment Exchange etc are now located in the recently constructed Mini Civil Station.
[edit] School Education
- AKJM School ( Archbishop Kavukatt Jubilee Memorial School)
- St. Mary's School
- St. Dominic's School
- St. Joseph's public school and junior college, Kunnumbhagam
- St Antony's Public School and Junior College,Anakkal (The best)
- Mumtaz Memorial MYCA School
- Alfeen Public School, Podimattom
- St. Mary's Higher Secondary School
[edit] Engineering College
[edit] Degree Colleges
- St Dominic's College
- St Antony's College
[edit] External links
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