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== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
Kizhakkambalam has an overwhelmingly large [[Christianity|Christian]] population<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pulparampil|first=John|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=mstPDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA274&lpg=PA274&dq=Kizhakkambalam,+christian+population&source=bl&ots=obPzWPHVSp&sig=ACfU3U2iX62cl_6dvXdpuTYAzhqqsJ9MlQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL3qCu-dDpAhXmUd8KHVs1CcEQ6AEwBnoECA0QAQ#v=onepage&q=Kizhakkambalam,%20christian%20population&f=false|title=Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India|publisher=Educreation Publishing|language=en}}</ref> and the official language is [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=केरल,पलक्कड़, Ezhuvanthala - KUNNATHUNADU TALUK ERNAKULAM KIZHAKKAMBALAM VILLAGE DISTRICT PERUMBAVOOR KERALA का पिनकोड|url=https://pincodes.info/hindi/Kerala/Palakkad/Ezhuvanthala/KUNNATHUNADU-TALUK-ERNAKULAM-KIZHAKKAMBALAM-VILLAGE-DISTRICT-PERUMBAVOOR-KERALA/|website=pincodes.info|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>The area was originally a farming village, but this has changed over time. Many corporations -- such as Anna, Kitex, Sevana, Blackcat, Wireropes, KG Packers -- have made a presence in the region resulting in approximately 40% of local workers being engaged in corporate-related work. The working population comprises 20% in business; 10% in IT and Tourism, 10% traditional subsistence agriculture. The other 60 percent consists of teachers, doctors and etc. Kadamprayar [[ecotourism]] located near Pazhanganad and Manakkakadavu and the famous amusement park [[Veegaland|Wonderla Kochi]] is located just 3 km away from Kizhakkambalam.
Kizhakkambalam has an overwhelmingly large [[Christianity|Christian]] population<ref>{{Cite book|last=Pulparampil|first=John|url=https://books.google.com.br/books?id=mstPDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA274&lpg=PA274&dq=Kizhakkambalam,+christian+population&source=bl&ots=obPzWPHVSp&sig=ACfU3U2iX62cl_6dvXdpuTYAzhqqsJ9MlQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjL3qCu-dDpAhXmUd8KHVs1CcEQ6AEwBnoECA0QAQ#v=onepage&q=Kizhakkambalam,%20christian%20population&f=false|title=Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India|publisher=Educreation Publishing|language=en}}</ref> and the official language is [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=केरल,पलक्कड़, Ezhuvanthala - KUNNATHUNADU TALUK ERNAKULAM KIZHAKKAMBALAM VILLAGE DISTRICT PERUMBAVOOR KERALA का पिनकोड|url=https://pincodes.info/hindi/Kerala/Palakkad/Ezhuvanthala/KUNNATHUNADU-TALUK-ERNAKULAM-KIZHAKKAMBALAM-VILLAGE-DISTRICT-PERUMBAVOOR-KERALA/|website=pincodes.info|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>The area was originally a farming village, but now the majority works in service and industry. Many corporations, such as Anna, Kitex, Sevana, Blackcat, Wireropes, KG Packers have made a presence in the region resulting in approximately 40% of local workers being engaged in corporate-related work. 20% work in business, 10% in IT and tourism, 10% in traditional subsistence agriculture, 60% work public service jobs such as medicine and teaching. Kadamprayar [[ecotourism]] located near Pazhanganad and Manakkakadavu and the famous amusement park [[Veegaland|Wonderla Kochi]] is located just 3 km away from Kizhakkambalam.
<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kochi Park {{!}} Amusement Park in Kochi {{!}} Wonderla|url=https://www.wonderla.com/kochi-amusement-park/|website=www.wonderla.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>Some believe that Kizhakkambalam's name came from ''kahzak'' (meaning a hanging tree for the death sentence) that was situated here during ancient times, and said that the name Kizhakkambalam came from the Kizhakkambalam Temple (Ambalam) which is located in the (Kizhak) east from [[Thrikkakara Temple]].
<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kochi Park {{!}} Amusement Park in Kochi {{!}} Wonderla|url=https://www.wonderla.com/kochi-amusement-park/|website=www.wonderla.com|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>Some believe that Kizhakkambalam's name came from ''kahzak'' (meaning a hanging tree for the death sentence) that was situated here during ancient times, and said that the name Kizhakkambalam came from the Kizhakkambalam Temple (Ambalam) which is located in the (Kizhak) east from [[Thrikkakara Temple]].


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Kizhakkambalam
Suburb
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam is located in Kerala
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam
Location in Kerala, India
Kizhakkambalam is located in India
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam
Kizhakkambalam (India)
Coordinates: 10°2′0″N 76°24′0″E / 10.03333°N 76.40000°E / 10.03333; 76.40000
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Government
 • BodyKizhakkambalam Panchayath
Area
 • Total32 km2 (12 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total23,186
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
683562
Telephone code0484
Vehicle registrationKL-40
2011 census code627951
Nearest cityKochi
Lok Sabha constituencyChalakkudy
Civic agencyKizhakkambalam Panchayath
ClimateTropical monsoon (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature35 °C (95 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Kitex company has taken over the administration of this town and this town has become the only corporate governed town of Kerala

Kizhakkambalam is an eastern suburb of the City of Kochi in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is regarded as a model panchayath for its various development activities and is a part of Kunnathunad taluk of the Ernakulam district.[1][2]

Demographics

Kizhakkambalam has an overwhelmingly large Christian population[3] and the official language is Malayalam.[4]The area was originally a farming village, but now the majority works in service and industry. Many corporations, such as Anna, Kitex, Sevana, Blackcat, Wireropes, KG Packers have made a presence in the region resulting in approximately 40% of local workers being engaged in corporate-related work. 20% work in business, 10% in IT and tourism, 10% in traditional subsistence agriculture, 60% work public service jobs such as medicine and teaching. Kadamprayar ecotourism located near Pazhanganad and Manakkakadavu and the famous amusement park Wonderla Kochi is located just 3 km away from Kizhakkambalam. [5]Some believe that Kizhakkambalam's name came from kahzak (meaning a hanging tree for the death sentence) that was situated here during ancient times, and said that the name Kizhakkambalam came from the Kizhakkambalam Temple (Ambalam) which is located in the (Kizhak) east from Thrikkakara Temple.

According to the 2011 census of India, Kizhakkambalam has 5,551 households. The literacy rate of the village is 85.53%.[6]

Demographics (2011 Census)[6]
Total Male Female
Population 23186 11375 11811
Children aged below 6 years 2254 1119 1135
Scheduled caste 2167 1072 1095
Scheduled tribe 71 27 44
Literates 19830 9918 9912
Workers (all) 9075 6430 2645
Main workers (total) 7575 5692 1883
Main workers: Cultivators 434 363 71
Main workers: Agricultural labourers 467 323 144
Main workers: Household industry workers 119 92 27
Main workers: Other 6555 4914 1641
Marginal workers (total) 1500 738 762
Marginal workers: Cultivators 180 128 52
Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers 178 93 85
Marginal workers: Household industry workers 28 17 11
Marginal workers: Others 1114 500 614
Non-workers 14111 4945 9166

Administration

Kizhakkambalam Panchayath is ruled by an organization called Twenty-20, which is sponsored by a commercial organization called Kitex. In the local governing body election held in November 2015, 17 out of 19 wards of the local Panchayath were won by Twenty-20. The aim of this organization is to make Kizhakkambalam a role model village by the year 2020. They have built many roads and drinking water projects inside the village. The organization also led an anti-alcohol campaign in the village. [7] A discounted food security shop, and other development and welfare activities have also made an impact. [8]

Criticism of the corporate takeover

Some intellectuals, like former Parliament Member Sebastian Paul, are worried that the take over of the local body by a corporate group can lead to an arguable type of politics. Governing companies can easily manipulate local bodies to serve their interests. Environmental activists like C.R. Neelakantan pointed out that the Kitex group started political activism after they were caught red-handed in pollution issues. There are many allegations against the Kitex company among the residents of Kizhakkambalam. The pollution made by the company led to many large-scale protests. Previous panchayath administrations withdrew the license of the company but the Kitex made a political party and participated in elections.[9]

Fine Art Institutions

  • Kala Fine Arts Society, Kizhakkambalam
  • Vallathol Smaraka Vayanasala, Pukkattupady
  • Murivilangu Arts & Sports Club(MASC), Murivilangu
  • Grameenodayam Public Library, Murivilangu
  • Echo Arts and Sports Club, Chelakkulam
  • Udayam Arts and Sports Club, Chiravakad
  • KASC, Karukulam
  • Janatha, Chemmalappady
  • MGB, Mullanamolam
  • Evershine sports and Arts Club Njaralloor
  • IGUANA BOYS, KARUKULAM

Corporations

Kitex Garment company

Religious Centers

  • St. Antony's Forane Church (Syro-Malabar), Kizhakkambalam
  • St Mary's Jacobite Valiyapally, Thamarachal
  • St.Peter's & St.Paul's Jacobite Syrian Church, Kizhakkambalam
  • St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Church, Oorakkad
  • St Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Malayidomthuruthu
  • St: Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Vilangu
  • St George Jacobite Syrian Church, Choorakkod
  • St Athanasiaus Jacobite Cheriapally, Thamarachal
  • St Augustine's Church Pazhanganad (Syro-Malabar)
  • Sree DharmaShastha Temple, Kizhakkambalam junction
  • Sree Mahadeva Kshethra, Vilangu
  • Sree Krishna Kshethra, Oorakkad(800 years old)
  • Ambunad Muslim Juma-ath
  • Chelakulam Muslim Jama-ath (150 years old)
  • St Sebastians Church Ambunadu (Syro-Malabar)
  • SACRED HEART CHURCH, THAMARACHAL (Syro-Malabar)
  • Mecherimukal Bhadrakaali keshethram, Karukulam
  • Sree Mahadeva Temple, poyyakunnam.kizhakkambalam
  • Thrikkayil Shiva Temple Kummanode
  • Mandrakkal Devi Temple Kummanode

Educational Institutions

  • St Mary's Public School, Thamarachal ( CBSE )
  • St Antony's Public School, Kizhakkambalam ( CBSE )
  • St Antony's LP School, Kizhakkambalam
  • Govt: U.P School, Vilangu
  • Govt. U. P. School, Oorakkad
  • Govt. HSS South Ezhippuram, Karukulam
  • St Joseph HSS, Kizhakkambalam
  • Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor
  • Ranimatha convent UP school, Thamarachal
  • Jama-ath School, Chelakulam
  • St George Public School, Pukkattupady
  • The Charter School, International School, Vazhanashala Chemmalapady Road, Near Pukkattupady, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683561.
  • St. Augustine's L. P School Pazhanganad, Kochi
  • Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Kochi
  • Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Pazhanganad, Kakkanad, Kochi
  • Govt.U.P School Kummanode

Hospitals

  • Samaritan Heart Institute, Pazhanganad near Kakkanad, Kochi
  • Gov Primary Health Center, Malayidomthuruthu
  • Baiju Hospital, Kizhakkambalam
  • St Mary's Jacobite Mission Hospital, Thamarachal
  • Mar Kauma Health Centre, Kizhakkambalam
  • Government Ayurveda Hospital, Chelakkulam
  • Government primary health Extension Centre, Chelakkulam

Location

References

  1. ^ "Country's maiden Food Security Market opens at Kizhakkambalam". The New Indian Express. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Corporate panchayat spreads smiles, rattles politicians in this Kerala village". Hindustan Times. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. Educreation Publishing.
  4. ^ "केरल,पलक्कड़, Ezhuvanthala - KUNNATHUNADU TALUK ERNAKULAM KIZHAKKAMBALAM VILLAGE DISTRICT PERUMBAVOOR KERALA का पिनकोड". pincodes.info. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Kochi Park | Amusement Park in Kochi | Wonderla". www.wonderla.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Ernakulam district census data". 2011 Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  7. ^ https://www.facebook.com/2020kzhm
  8. ^ https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/india-file/twenty20-disrupting-keralas-political-game/article8120849.ece
  9. ^ http://www.outlookindia.com/article/a-corps-new-clothes/295855
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