Kavanad
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| Coordinates | 8°54′49″N 76°33′25″E / 8.91361°N 76.55694°ECoordinates: 8°54′49″N 76°33′25″E / 8.91361°N 76.55694°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kollam |
| Nearest city | Kollam |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Kavanad is a major market town located at the northern suburb of Kollam City in Kerala, India. It is just 3 KMs away from the port town of Shakthikulangara. Kavanad a narrow strip of land sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and the Ashtamudi Lake has one the highest land values in Kollam city. The town is all set to emerge as a shopping destination in future with the advent of shopping centers such as Fizakka Wedding center.
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[edit] Geography
Kavanad is located at 08°54′49″N 76°33′25″E / 8.91361°N 76.55694°E.[1]
[edit] Location
It is on National Highway 47 between Kollam and Karunagappally. Nearest railway station is Kollam Junction Railway Station.
Nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram Airport around 80 kms away.
[edit] Economy
Kavanad has a flourishing fish and sea food export/processing industry, due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea and Ashtamudi Lake. Mukkad Holy Family Church is the major church in Kavanad. Kavanad falls under the Kollam Corporation Circle. The people of kavanad majorly is occupied in fishing or fishing related businesses. A lot of people also travels abroad to gulf countries for better prospects.
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