Thampalakad
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| Coordinates | 9°35′10″N 76°45′55″E / 9.58611°N 76.76528°ECoordinates: 9°35′10″N 76°45′55″E / 9.58611°N 76.76528°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District(s) | Kottayam |
| Nearest city | Kottayam |
| Parliamentary constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Thampalakad is a village in Kottayam district, Kerala. It is 6 km from Kanjirappally, the same distance from Ponkunnam, Manjakuzhy, Koorali, Anakkal and Kappad. It is also about 4 km from Panamattom and Vanchimala. Located on the road from Kanjirapally to Manjakuzhy. Manjakuzhy is located on the Ponkunnam-Pala road.
It is inhabited by about 3000 people, mainly small farmers and employees of government departments and private establishments. It is home to the Mahadeva Kshetram, St. Thomas Church, Illathappan Kavu temple, Penuel Ashram, Emmanuel Ashram,IMS Devotional Center, St. Rita's School, Mahakalipara temple, SNDP Yogam Unit, NSS Veda Vyasa School, Govt. LP School, NSS Schools and the St. Anthony's Church, Manthara. It has a Post office with code 686506. Prominent places are Thekkumbhagam, Pallikavala, Manthra, Shaapumpadi,Panamattom Cross or 4th Mile.
Thampalakad is small village situated in the district of Kottayam in Kerala S. India.It has a population of some 3500 and the land area is supposed to be 5,000 acres (20 km2) which was once upon a time the domain of Karusseri and Kadakayam family. These families were the rulers of the area with all powers including capital punishment during the time prior to the British rule. All the powers were conferred to this family by the local kingdom Thekkumkoor, the capital of which was Changanacherry. Thampalakad name is derived from Thambool which was used for fixing the Idol at the Mahadevar Temple, by the legendary Naranathu Bhranthan.
This family disintegrated and Smt. K N Thankamma is the head of the family currently staying there. This village is located 4 km from Kanjirapally on the Pala Road.
Famous Worship Centers/Institutions:
- St. Thomas church
- Sri Mahadevar Temple
- Sri Mahakalipara Devi Temple
- NSS UP School
- Gov LP School
- St. Reetha's LP School
- Sri Veda Vyasa School
- Post Office
- Kanjirapally Cooperative Bank
The villagers are predominantly rubber planters.
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