Kayamkulam
For the of the feudal state of the same name, see Onattukara
| Kayamkulam | |
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| Coordinates | 9°10′N 76°29′E / 9.17°N 76.49°ECoordinates: 9°10′N 76°29′E / 9.17°N 76.49°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Alappuzha |
| MLA | C K Sadasivan |
| Population | 65,299 (2001[update]) |
| Sex ratio | 0.944 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy • Male |
81.76%% • 84.49%% |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Website | www.kayamkulam.in |
Kayamkulam is a town and a municipality in Alappuzha district of the Indian state of Kerala. It was an ancient maritime trading centre. One of the largest power plants in Kerala, run by the NTPC, is in Kayamkulam. Krishnapuram Palace is located nearby and an old cashew factory.
Kayamkulam is closely associated with the legend of Kayamkulam Kochunni. He was a famed highwayman, active in the area known as Central Thiruvithamkoor, in the early part of the 19th century. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor (like Robin Hood). Legends about his exploits are part of the local folklore.
Historically very ancients rulers ruled in Kayamkulam. It was a kingdom under the Kayamkulam Rajas. The Krishnapuram was their palace. Now Krishnapuram Palace is a historical museum. Kayamkulam, Mavelikkara and Karunagappally were anciently known as Onattukara. Oachira Parabrahma Temple and Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temples are near Kayamkulam.
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[edit] Tourism
Kayamkulam popularly known on the current tourism map of Kerala. The Krishnapuram Palace one of the major attractions for this place. The ancient Kayamkulam Rajas Palace is now a historical museum. Kayamkulam is well known as the name of 'Back Waters'. Kayamkulam Lake is connected to Kollam and Alappuzha. It is the Kerala's longest back water tourism way.
Other attractions are Chettikulangara Bhagavathy Temple 7 km north, Vettikodu Nagaraja Temple 7 km east and Oachira Parabrahma Temple 5 km south of the place. N.T.P.C. Super Thermal Plant is here. One of the largest fishing harbours is located in coastal Kayamkulam. Now Aayiram Tengu-Azhikkal Beach, Kochiyude jetty-Valiya Azhikkal beach are most popular in seacoast tourism. These places are in the west part of kayamkulam or the coastal area of Kayamkulam.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Kayamkulam had a population of 65,299. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Kayamkulam has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kayamkulam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Politics
Kayamkulam assembly constituency is part of Alappuzha (Lok Sabha constituency).[2]
[edit] References
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- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies". Kerala. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-20.
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