26-646: Muthukulam is backwater village and census town ar Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala . It is a major town between Kayamkulam and Haripad and headquarters of the Muthukulam Block Panchayat. As of 2011 India Census , Muthukulam had a population of 20,740 with 9,474 males and 11,266 females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1719 which is 8.29% of total population of Muthukulam. In Muthukulam, Female Sex Ratio
52-636: A population of 68,634 people, and a population density of 3,149/km (8,160/sq mi). Kayamkulam was the erstwhile capital of the Kingdom of Onattukara, and today continues to be the largest town in the Onattukara region. Kayamkulam was a medieval feudal kingdom known as Odanad ruled by the Kayamkulam rajas . Maha Raja Marthanda Varma (1706–58) conquered Kayamkulam and annexed its territories to Travancore . The Krishnapuram Palace , built in
78-745: A support of two independent members. Indian National Congress is the single largest party in the Panchayat with 6 ward members.However CPI(M) led coalition is ruling the Panchayat with support of independent members. BJP is a growing force in Muthukulam. Muthukulam Block Panchayath is ruled by CPI(M) led LDF with a huge majority. Muthukulam is near to Kayamkulam town and heavily dependent on Kayamkulam than Haripad . Also most people of Muthukulam identify them as Kayamkulam region people and they are demanding for merging Muthukulam panchayat to Kayamkulam consituency for years. Request for merging
104-478: A variety of banana. Still 'Kadalipazham' serving to goddess is practiced by devotees. The shrines installed by pandavas dedicated to Lord Vishnu at Thrichitat, Thiruppuliyoor, Thiruvaranmula, Thiruvanvandoor and Thrikkodithanam, located in central Kerala districts, are collectively called ‘Pandava Temples’ of the state. According to legend, the idol of Thrichittat temple was installed by the eldest Pandava Yuddhishtra, Tiruppuliyoor by Bheema, Thiruvaranmula by Arjuna and
130-829: Is 1189 against state average of 1084. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Muthukulam is around 852 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Muthukulam is 95.73% higher than state average of 94.00%. In Muthukulam, Male literacy is around 97.48% while female literacy rate is 94.29%. Out of total population, 6,505 were engaged in work related to Primary sector or business activity. Of this 4,242 were males while 2,263 were females. Of total 6505 working population, 72.85% were engaged in Main Work while 27.15% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work. Muthukulam has total administration over 5,692 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water, electricity and sewerage. It
156-400: Is a municipality in the Alappuzha district of Kerala , India . It is located 46 km (28.6 mi) south of the district headquarters in Alappuzha and about 110 km (68.4 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Kayamkulam has a population of 68,634 people, and a population density of 3,149/km (8,160/sq mi). Kayamkulam was
182-403: Is a theatrical movement in Kayamkulam, Kerala. It was formed in the 1950s by a group of individuals that had close ties with the leftist parties of Kerala. In 1951 KPAC staged its first drama, Ente Makananu Sari ( transl. "My Son is Right" ), whose songs were written by Punaloor Balan . Its second drama Ningalenne Communistakki ( transl. "You Made Me a Communist" )
208-403: Is a theatrical movement in Kayamkulam, Kerala. It was formed in the 1950s by a group of individuals that had close ties with the leftist parties of Kerala. In 1951 KPAC staged its first drama, Ente Makananu Sari ( transl. "My Son is Right" ), whose songs were written by Punaloor Balan . Its second drama Ningalenne Communistakki ( transl. "You Made Me a Communist" )
234-614: Is also authorised to build roads within its limits and impose taxes on properties coming under its jurisdiction. Muthukulam is a small backwater village in Central Kerala. It is bordered by the Kanyakumari-Panvel National Highway 66 on the east and the backwaters to the west. A narrow strip of land comprising Aratupuzha village beyond the backwaters separates Muthukulam from the Arabian sea in
260-601: Is one of the oldest and important temples in the erstwhile Travancore is the major attraction of Muthukulam. The temple which is believed to have been installed by Kunti Devi, Mother of the Pandavas , has goddess Durga as the presiding deity. According to legend, each Pandavas had installed an idol of Lord Vishnu in the five places on the banks of the River Pampa and their mother installed Durga at Muthukulam. They developed an idol with clay and offered it 'Kadalipazham'
286-691: Is part of Alappuzha . The Central Coconut Research Station (CCRS) was established in 1948 as a field station of the Agricultural Research Laboratory. Presently, it is a regional station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI). Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station , Kayamkulam is located in the Kayamkulam Municipality of Alappuzha District, one kilometer east of Kayamkulam town, on
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#1732790116476312-424: Is part of Alappuzha . The Central Coconut Research Station (CCRS) was established in 1948 as a field station of the Agricultural Research Laboratory. Presently, it is a regional station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI). Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station , Kayamkulam is located in the Kayamkulam Municipality of Alappuzha District, one kilometer east of Kayamkulam town, on
338-399: Is still pending in government. Kayamkulam Kayamkulam ( IPA: [ka:yəmˠkuɭam] ) is a municipality in the Alappuzha district of Kerala , India . It is located 46 km (28.6 mi) south of the district headquarters in Alappuzha and about 110 km (68.4 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram . As per the 2011 Indian census , Kayamkulam has
364-549: Is the Current Member of legislative Assembly. Muthukulam is the headquarters of the Muthukulam Block Panchayath, comprising villages of Muthukulam, Chingoli, Arattupuzha, Cheppad, Kandalloor, Pathiyoor, Krishnapuram and Devikulangara. Muthukulam is a place where the two alliances, UDF and LDF, have comparable power. After the 2020 Local Government Polls, CPIM led LDF is ruling the panchayat with
390-607: The 18th century, now functions as a museum. Constructed in typical Keralan-style architecture, it has the largest mural painting in Kerala. The palace museum houses the Kayamkulam double-edged sword. The Kayamkulam Boat Race is held on the fourth Saturday of August every year. Chinese fishing nets can be found on the banks of the lagoon. Veliyaazheekal is a beach at Arattupuzha panchayat in Kayamkulam.The main attraction in this place bow string arch Bridge (biggest one of South India) . NH 66 passes through Kayamkulam, connecting it to
416-504: The West. The nearest major town is Kayamkulam which is well connected by Haripad-Muthukulam-Kayamkulam road. The nearest railway station are Haripad (HAD) and Kayamkulam (KYJ). The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant, RGCCPP (aka National Thermal Power Corporation ), the first thermal power plant in Kerala , is situated at Choolatheruvu in Muthukulam. Pandavarkavu Devi Temple which
442-461: The erstwhile capital of the Kingdom of Onattukara, and today continues to be the largest town in the Onattukara region. Kayamkulam was a medieval feudal kingdom known as Odanad ruled by the Kayamkulam rajas . Maha Raja Marthanda Varma (1706–58) conquered Kayamkulam and annexed its territories to Travancore . The Krishnapuram Palace , built in the 18th century, now functions as a museum. Constructed in typical Keralan-style architecture, it has
468-496: The idols of Tiruvanvandoor and Thrikkodithanam temples respectively by youngest ones Nakula and Sahadeva. Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) is drawing up an ambitious pilgrim tourism circuit programme connecting the ‘Pandava temples’ under the Centre’s ‘Swadesh Darshan’ scheme, which is meant for theme-based development of destinations. Muthukulam is part of Haripad Assembly Constituency. Ramesh Chennithala of Indian National Congress
494-451: The largest mural painting in Kerala. The palace museum houses the Kayamkulam double-edged sword. The Kayamkulam Boat Race is held on the fourth Saturday of August every year. Chinese fishing nets can be found on the banks of the lagoon. Veliyaazheekal is a beach at Arattupuzha panchayat in Kayamkulam.The main attraction in this place bow string arch Bridge (biggest one of South India) . NH 66 passes through Kayamkulam, connecting it to
520-505: The major cities Alappuzha , Kochi , Thiruvananthapuram , Thrissur , Kollam , Palakkad and Nagercoil . The Kayamkulam–Punalur road is a major road connecting it to major city's in east sengotai , Tenkasi , Thirunelveli via Pettah parts of the Tamil Nadu state. The KSRTC bus station is located near the national highway. Kayamkulam Junction railway station is a major railway junction located 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from
546-448: The major cities Alappuzha , Kochi , Thiruvananthapuram , Thrissur , Kollam , Palakkad and Nagercoil . The Kayamkulam–Punalur road is a major road connecting it to major city's in east sengotai , Tenkasi , Thirunelveli via Pettah parts of the Tamil Nadu state. The KSRTC bus station is located near the national highway. Kayamkulam Junction railway station is a major railway junction located 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from
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#1732790116476572-523: The northern side of Kayamkulam - Punalur road. The station was established in the year 1937 under the erstwhile University of Travancore. It was subsequently transferred to the Department of Agriculture in 1958 and continued to function under it till it became a part of the KAU on 07.02.72. I n April, 2000, this Station was upgraded to the status of RARS (Onattukara Region). Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC)
598-415: The northern side of Kayamkulam - Punalur road. The station was established in the year 1937 under the erstwhile University of Travancore. It was subsequently transferred to the Department of Agriculture in 1958 and continued to function under it till it became a part of the KAU on 07.02.72. I n April, 2000, this Station was upgraded to the status of RARS (Onattukara Region). Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC)
624-483: The town on the Kayamkulam–Punalur road. According to the 2001 Census of India , Kayamkulam had a population of 65,299. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Kayamkulam had an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kayamkulam, 11% of the population was under six years of age. Kayamkulam Assembly Constituency
650-422: The town on the Kayamkulam–Punalur road. According to the 2001 Census of India , Kayamkulam had a population of 65,299. Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Kayamkulam had an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Kayamkulam, 11% of the population was under six years of age. Kayamkulam Assembly Constituency
676-630: Was first performed in 1952. The success of Ningalenne Communistakki brought KPAC to the forefront of a powerful people's theatre movement in Kerala. KPAC played a significant role in popularising the Communist Party in Kerala through its dramas, road shows and kathaprasangams (story telling). The Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant is a combined cycle power plant located in Cheppad, Haripad, Alappuzha district, Kerala. Kayamkulam Kayamkulam ( IPA: [ka:yəmˠkuɭam] )
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