Elamgulam
Elamgulam
Elangulam | |
|---|---|
village | |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,115 |
Elangulam is a large village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India under the Palai Assembly constituency. The village comes under the local jurisdiction of Elikkulam Grama Panchayat. [1].
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census, Elangulam had a population of 13115 with 6513 males and 6602 females living in around 3650 households.[1]
People
Elangulam has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious village in the district of Kottayam for over the years. Hindus forms the largest community followed by Christians and Muslims. Elamgulam Sreedharmasastha temple is famous in Kerala for Gajamela. The Shree Dharmashasta Kshetram is one of the centres for the pilgrims on the way to Sabarimala. The Muslim community is mainly confined to the Panamattom area of the village. People from across the religions are having close-knit relations and are living in peace and harmony.
Economy
The economy of Elangulam village is mainly based on agriculture. A major part of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood. Rubber is the main cash crop. Coconuts, coca, pepper, vanilla and coffee are other major cultivation. Major industries related to the processing of rubber latex and manufacturing of rubber products are also located in the village. The majority of Syrian Christians in the village are financially well off as they follow a strong agricultural values.
Main Eastern Highway
The Pala-Ponkunnam Road, which winds through Elangulam is part of the Main Eastern Highway. Elangulam is 7 km North of Ponkunnam and 9 km South of Palai.[2]
Religious Institutions
Elangulam Sree Dharmasastha Temple Utsavam, is one of the famous festivals in central Travancore. As usual apart from traditional ceremonies in the temple, various cultural programs also are performed by famous artists. The main attraction of the festival is Gajarajasangamam (Elephant Gathering) www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TDLbTb1OVw, Anayoottu [[2]]. and Kudamattam. Elangulam Shree Mutharamman Kovil is yet another landmark of the area.
Banking Institutions
The State Bank of Travancore branch is located in Koorali junction. [[3]] The Elangulam Service Cooperative Bank offers their services to the people of Elangulam as well.
References
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