Kumbanad

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—  region  —
Kumbanad Junction
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Location of
in Kerala and India
Coordinates 9°21′07″N 76°39′40″E / 9.352°N 76.661°E / 9.352; 76.661Coordinates: 9°21′07″N 76°39′40″E / 9.352°N 76.661°E / 9.352; 76.661
District(s) Pathanamthitta
Nearest city Kochi
Parliamentary constituency Pathanamthitta
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Kumbanad is a place in koipuram panchyath Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, in India. It is a part of Thiruvalla Taluk.[1] It is situated on the Sabarimala pilgrimage route on the Thiruvalla - Kumbazha road (TK road / Sh-07).[2] Kumbanad is one of the wealthiest settlement in India.[3] It has also the highest number of Christian houses of worship in India, estimated to be around fifty, for the area of its size.[4][5]

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[edit] Etymology

Kumbanad is derived from two words in malayalam Kumbhi and Nadu, which together means the 'Land of elephants'. It is believed that many wild animals and elephants roamed about this place a hundred years back.[6][7]

[edit] History

It is believed that several centuries before, Kumbanad was a prosperous village occupied by upper caste Hindus. The many fresh water tanks found in and around Kumbanad are attributed to that period. The community perished possibly by invading tribesmen and the land turned into a forest inhabited by wild animals and elephants.

[edit] Economy

Remittance from NRIs is the primary source of income. The high amount of remittance makes Kumbanad one of the wealthiest region in the country. High number of ATMs and high bank density are also attributed to the large bank deposits. As of 2009, the deposits in banks for Kumband and around are estimated to be Indian Rupee symbol.svg 5,400 Crore.[3]

There are other small business and services that depend on the foreign remittance. Since most of the emigrants are young and middle aged, most of the settled population are old-aged. There are services and health care units that cater to their needs.[4][5]

[edit] Politics

Kumbanad is part of Aranmula assembly segment and Adv. K. Sivadasan Nair -UDF/INC is the current MLA. In Lok sabha, Kumbanad is represented by the sitting MP from Pathanamthitta, Mr. Anto Antony (Indian National Congress). Nirmala Mathews (United Democratic Front) is the current Koipuram panchayat president.

[edit] Govt Departments

  • Sub Treasury
  • Kumbanad 33 KV Substation project nearing completion
  • Telecom Center and Telephone Exchange
  • Kumbanad Head Post Office
  • Electricity Section Office

[edit] Climate

Kumbanad has a tropical climate. The region receives most of the rain from the South-West monsoon from June to August and the North-East monsoon during October and November. Although the summer is from March to May, it receives locally developed thundershowers in April and May.

[edit] Demographics

Kumbanad is the pentecost centre of Kerala. The world famous Hebronpuram convention is held here, in January, every year. Most of the population of Kumbanad are Christians. Amongst the Christian populace, the majority are either Marthoma, CSI, Evangelical, Indian Brethren, Jacobites or Pentecost. There are also Catholic and Syrian Orthodox communities in Kumbanad. The other denominations in Kumbanad are Hindus.

The population breakup for Koipuram panchayat, as per 'Census India'

1. Males : 12,823
2. Females : 14,266
3. Households : 6,615

[edit] Places to see

[edit] Transport

Connected to Pathanamthitta, Kozhencherry, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Sabarimala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Guruvayoor, Tuticorin, Coimbatore, Salem, Velankanni, Hosur and Bangalore, by private and government operated KSRTC buses. Kumbanad has been included as one of the new stations in the draft plan for the Tiruvalla - Sabarimala railway line.

T.K.Road ( Tiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road / SH - 07 ) connects Kumbanad to Thiruvalla, Manjadi, Kattode, Thottabhagom, Vallamkulam, Nellad, Eraviperoor, Pullad, Chettimukku, Maramon, Kozhencherry, Thekkemala, Nelikala, Elanthoor and Pathanamthitta.

Via Main Central Road from Thiruvalla, major towns/cities in Kerala are accessible.

Via Muttumon, Kumbanad is connected to Kurianur, Mallapally, Vennikulam and towns in Kottayam district.

The road from Kumbanad main kavala connects to Arrattupuzha via Kareelamukku, Othera, etc. and further on to Chengannur. Valathukara Canal can be seen on this route

Train Stations : Thiruvalla : 11 km, Chengannur : 09 km
Airports : Kochi - Nedumbassery : 124 km; Trivandrum : 117 km; Aranmula (Proposed)  : 6 km

[edit] Educational institutions

  • Grace Mount Public School
  • Noel Memorial High School
  • Brethren English Medium High School
  • Govt.up School
  • Bethany Bible School, Kumbanad

[edit] Hospitals

  • Fellowship Mission Hospital

[edit] Churches

  • Indian Pentecostal Church ( IPC, HebronPuram)
  • Church of God, Kumbanad
  • Marthoma Valiapally
  • Shalem Marthoma Church
  • Koorthamala Church
  • Evangelical church
  • Brotheren church
  • Catholic (LC)
  • Orthodox Church
  • Celone Pentecostal church

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ "Pincode Search". Department of Posts, Government of India. http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pin/pinsearch.aspx. Retrieved 18 October 2010. 
  2. ^ "Kumbanad, Kerala". Google Maps. http://maps.google.co.in/maps?q=kumbanad,+kerala&hl=en&ved=0CA8QpQY&ei=Bb-5TPukKNSNkAXvjeyEBg&vps=2&jsv=285c&sll=9.365401,76.656117&sspn=0.025067,0.026865&ie=UTF8&view=map&geocode=FZbmjgAdXqyRBA&split=0&iwloc=A&sa=X. Retrieved 16 October 2010. 
  3. ^ a b Tapash Talukdar; Anirvan Ghosh (15 December 2009). "Recession a rude wake-up call for NRI-rich villages". The Economic Times. http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/Recession-a-rude-wake-up-call-for-NRI-rich-villages-/articleshow/5338299.cms. Retrieved 16 October 2010. 
  4. ^ a b T V R, Shenoy (13 Feb 2004). "Without regard for caste, creed or politics". Rediff News. http://www.rediff.com/news/2004/feb/14flip.htm. Retrieved 19 October 2010. 
  5. ^ a b Mary, John. "All Morbid Mansions". Outlook India. http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?229157. Retrieved 19 October 2010. 
  6. ^ "Family history". http://kumbanadfamily.org/html/history.html. Retrieved 18 October 2010. 
  7. ^ "Kumbanad". Independent Media Center. http://india.indymedia.org/en/2003/10/8079.shtml. Retrieved 18 October 2010. 

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