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	==Demographics==		==Demographics==
			Under 2011 India census, the population of Karunagappalli Municipality is 25,336 of which 12,219 are males while 13,117 are females.<ref>{{Cite web\|url =http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/628368-karunagappally-kerala.html\|title = Karunagappalli Population - Census 2011\|access-date = 9 January 2016 \|website = census2011.co.in \|publisher =Census India }}</ref> 75% of the population is Hindu; Muslims, the second-largest community having 19%. Christians are scattered and spread over Panchayths and Municipality limits, and account for 6% of the population. In the coastal panchaythat Azheekal, almost 100% of the population is Hindu. The high literacy of Kerala is reflected in Karunagappalli as well with 94.23% of the population classified as literate as against the national average of 74.04%.<ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2-vol2/data_files/kerala/Analysis_Census_Data.pdf\|title = Census 2011}}</ref> Karunagappalli taluk's population grew by 2% and was 418724 in 2017.
	Under 2011 India census, the population of Karunagappalli Municipality is 45,336.<ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/628368-karunagappally-kerala.html\|title = Karunagappalli Population - Census 2011\|access-date = 9 January 2016 \|website = census2011.co.in \|publisher =Census India }}</ref> 75% of the population is Hindu; Muslims, the second-largest community having 19%. Christians are scattered and spread over Panchayths and Municipality limits, and account for 6% of the population. In the coastal panchaythat Azheekal, almost 100% of the population is Hindu. The high literacy of Kerala is reflected in Karunagappalli as well with 94.23% of the population classified as literate as against the national average of 74.04%.<ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2-vol2/data_files/kerala/Analysis_Census_Data.pdf\|title = Census 2011}}</ref> Karunagappalli taluk's population grew by 2% and was 418724 in 2017.

	==Economy==		==Economy==
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	==Religious centers==		==Religious centers==
	There are many religious centers in and around [[Karunagappally]]. The Municipality is known for its religious harmony. Major religious centers include Kattilmekkathil Devi Temple, Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Pulithitta Chathushashti Yogini Sametha Mahakali Dharmadaiva Temples (Pulithitta Sree Bhadrabhagavathy Dharmadaiva Temple),India Pentecostal Church of God,Karunagappally,Assemblies of God Church, Karunagappally,The Pentecostal Mission,Karunagappally, Karunagappally Sheikh Masjid, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Sree Mookumpuzha Devi Temple, Maruthurkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Mararithottam Mahadeva Temple, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Karunagappally Jama'at Mosque, Vallikkavu Temple, and Puliyankulangara Temple,Shree kasiviswanatha temple and Vadakke nada bhagavathi temple Cheriazheekal		There are many religious centers in and around [[Karunagappally]]. The Municipality is known for its religious harmony. Major religious centers include Kattilmekkathil Devi Temple,Sree Subhramanyaswami Temple Panama,Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Pulithitta Chathushashti Yogini Sametha Mahakali Dharmadaiva Temples (Pulithitta Sree Bhadrabhagavathy Dharmadaiva Temple),India Pentecostal Church of God,Karunagappally,Assemblies of God Church, Karunagappally,The Pentecostal Mission,Karunagappally, Karunagappally Sheikh Masjid, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Sree Mookumpuzha Devi Temple, Maruthurkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Mararithottam Mahadeva Temple, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Karunagappally Jama'at Mosque, Vallikkavu Temple, and Puliyankulangara Temple,Shree kasiviswanatha temple and Vadakke nada bhagavathi temple Cheriazheekal

	==References==		==References==

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	~~'''Karunagappalli, '''also written as~~ '''Karunagappally''', is a ~~'''~~[[municipality]]~~'''~~ in ~~'''~~[[Kollam district]]~~'''~~ of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. ~~Karunagappalli~~ is ~~situated .~~24 km north of [[Kollam]] and {{convert\|60\|km\|abbr=on}} south of [[Alappuzha]]. ~~Karunagappalli~~ taluk consists of [[Alappad]], [[Ochira]], [[Adinad]], [[Karunagappally]], [[Thazhava]], [[Pavumba]], [[Thodiyoor]], [[Kallalibhagom]], [[Thevalakkara]], [[Chavara]], [[Neendakara]], [[Clappana]], [[Kulasekharapuram]], [[Thekkumbhagam]], [[Ayanivelikulangara]], [[Panmana]], [[Ponmana]] and [[Vadakumthala]].<ref>[http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210123336/http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html \|date=10 February 2007 }} Taluks & Villages - Kollam District</ref> The taluk is bound on the north by [[Kayamkulam]], on the east by [[Kunnathur (Kerala)\|Kunnathur]] taluk, on the south by [[Kollam]] and on the west by the [[Arabian Sea]]. It is one of the fastest developing towns in Kerala and is part of Kollam metropolitan area.		'''Karunagappally''' is a [[municipality]] in the [[Kollam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is 24 km north of [[Kollam]] and {{convert\|60\|km\|abbr=on}} south of [[Alappuzha]]. Karunagappally taluk consists of [[Alappad]], [[Ochira]], [[Adinad]], [[Karunagappally]], [[Thazhava]], [[Pavumba]], [[Thodiyoor]], [[Kallalibhagom]], [[Thevalakkara]], [[Chavara]], [[Neendakara]], [[Clappana]], [[Kulasekharapuram]], [[Thekkumbhagam]], [[Ayanivelikulangara]], [[Panmana]], [[Ponmana]] and [[Vadakumthala]].<ref>[http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210123336/http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html \|date=10 February 2007 }} Taluks & Villages - Kollam District</ref> The taluk is bound on the north by [[Kayamkulam]], on the east by [[Kunnathur (Kerala)\|Kunnathur]] taluk, on the south by [[Kollam]] and on the west by the [[Arabian Sea]]. It is one of the fastest developing towns in Kerala and is part of Kollam metropolitan area.


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	==Politics==		==Politics==
	[[Karunagappally (Assembly constituency)\|Karunagapalli assembly constituency]] is part of [[Alappuzha]] [[Lok Sabha]] [[constituency]] and the major political parties in Karunagappally municipality and nearby panchayaths were CPI[M], CPI, Congress, BJP.<ref>{{cite web		[[Karunagappally (Assembly constituency)\|Karunagapalli assembly constituency]] is part of [[Alappuzha]] [[Lok Sabha]] [[constituency]] and the major political parties in Karunagappally municipality and nearby panchayaths were CPI[M], CPI, Congress, BJP{{clarify\|Explain what this abbreviations mean\|date=March 2021}}<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf		\|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
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	Including Neendakara, Thevalakkara, Chavara and Panmana Panchayaths, [[Chavara]] assembly constituency is part of [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Quilon Lok Sabha]] constituency. CPI(M), RSP, CPI, BSP, BJP, ~~etc.~~ are major political parties there.		Including Neendakara, Thevalakkara, Chavara and Panmana Panchayaths, [[Chavara]] assembly constituency is part of [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Quilon Lok Sabha]] constituency. CPI(M), RSP, CPI, BSP, BJP, {{clarify\|Explain what this abbreviations mean\|date=March 2021}} are major political parties there.

	==Industries==		==Industries==
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	Cashew nut industry plays a vital role. Western India cashews in Puthiyakavu and Latha cashews processing, imports and exports in Charamurimuk are the major cashew processing units in town limits. Coconut, paddy, tapioca, banana, etc. are the other main agricultural crops. Prominent small scale and cottage industries are based on bricks, well rings making, engineering, electronics items and handicrafts.		Cashew nut industry plays a vital role. Western India cashews in Puthiyakavu and Latha cashews processing, imports and exports in Charamurimuk are the major cashew processing units in town limits. Coconut, paddy, tapioca, banana, etc. are the other main agricultural crops. Prominent small scale and cottage industries are based on bricks, well rings making, engineering, electronics items and handicrafts.






	==Religious centers==		==Religious centers==
	There are many religious centers in and around [[Karunagappally]]. The Municipality is known for its religious harmony. Major religious centers include Kattilmekkathil Devi Temple,Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Pulithitta Chathushashti Yogini Sametha Mahakali Dharmadaiva Temples (Pulithitta Sree Bhadrabhagavathy Dharmadaiva Temple),India Pentecostal Church of God,Karunagappally,Assemblies of God Church, Karunagappally,The Pentecostal Mission,Karunagappally, Karunagappally Sheikh Masjid, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Sree Mookumpuzha Devi Temple, Maruthurkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Mararithottam Mahadeva Temple, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Karunagappally Jama'at Mosque, Vallikkavu Temple, and Puliyankulangara Temple,		There are many religious centers in and around [[Karunagappally]]. The Municipality is known for its religious harmony. Major religious centers include Kattilmekkathil Devi Temple, Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Pulithitta Chathushashti Yogini Sametha Mahakali Dharmadaiva Temples (Pulithitta Sree Bhadrabhagavathy Dharmadaiva Temple),India Pentecostal Church of God,Karunagappally,Assemblies of God Church, Karunagappally,The Pentecostal Mission,Karunagappally, Karunagappally Sheikh Masjid, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Sree Mookumpuzha Devi Temple, Maruthurkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Mararithottam Mahadeva Temple, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Karunagappally Jama'at Mosque, Vallikkavu Temple, and Puliyankulangara Temple,Shree kasiviswanatha temple and Vadakke nada bhagavathi temple Cheriazheekal

	==References==		==References==
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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [~~https~~://~~keralapanchayatelection2020~~.~~keralas~~.~~info Remaining Date for Karunagappalli Municipality Election 2020~~]		*[http://kollam.nic.in/karu.html Karunagappally Taluk]

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	*[http://kollam.nic.in/karu.html Karunagappally Taluk]

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'''Karunagappalli, '''also written as '''Karunagappally''', is a '''[[municipality]]''' in '''[[Kollam district]]''' of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Karunagappalli is situated .24 km north of [[Kollam]] and {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Alappuzha]]. Karunagappalli taluk consists of [[Alappad]], [[Ochira]], [[Adinad]], [[Karunagappally]], [[Thazhava]], [[Pavumba]], [[Thodiyoor]], [[Kallalibhagom]], [[Thevalakkara]], [[Chavara]], [[Neendakara]], [[Clappana]], [[Kulasekharapuram]], [[Thekkumbhagam]], [[Ayanivelikulangara]], [[Panmana]], [[Ponmana]] and [[Vadakumthala]].<ref>[http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210123336/http://kollam.nic.in/villa.html |date=10 February 2007 }} Taluks & Villages - Kollam District</ref> The taluk is bound on the north by [[Kayamkulam]], on the east by [[Kunnathur (Kerala)|Kunnathur]] taluk, on the south by [[Kollam]] and on the west by the [[Arabian Sea]]. It is one of the fastest developing towns in Kerala and is part of Kollam metropolitan area.

Karunagappally is the location of a government engineering college named the [[College of Engineering Karunagappally]], also known as<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ceknpy.ac.in|title=CEK - College of Engineering Karunagappally|website=College of Engineering Karunagappally}}</ref> CEK. Europeans called Karunagappally '''Martha'''.

==Tourist attractions==
The main tourist attraction is the house boat facility in '''Alumkadavu''' which is close (only 3 km) to Karunagappally town.<ref>[http://indigenoustour.com/destination/kerala/Karunagappally] Karunagappally Tourism at a glance.</ref> Sree Narayana Trophy boat race, an annual boat race is organised in the Kannety (Pallickal) River, Karunagappally, during the season of [[Onam|Onam Festival]]. Nowadays houseboat, safari boat and speed-boat services are operated from Kannetty boat club which 1 km apart from Karunagappally ksrtc bus stand to various places like Amrithapuri, '''Azheekkal beach''', harbour, Ashtamudi lake through Vattakkayal, Kattilmekkathil temple and Chavara canal. And also to Champakkadavu where we can enjoy the beauty of villages, rare species of birds and diversity. The famous [[Chinese fishing nets]] can be found on the banks of the lagoon. The '''[[Amritapuri]] ashram''' is also situated in Parayakadavu, which is 8 km from Karunagappally. Other tourist attractions are Alumkadavu Backwater, Oachira temple, Pandarathuruth Church, Sheik Masjid Mosque, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Thazhava, Kovilthottam Light House, Sasthamkotta Lake, etc. Alumkadavu is the place where first houseboat made in India.

Recently, [[Azheekal beach|Azheekal Beach]] is gaining popularity as a local tourist attraction.

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Karunagappally was an ancient Buddhist site. There was a Buddha bhikshu named Karinagan who lived in Karunagappally. He later became known as Pallikkal Puthran (as Karunagappally is situated on the banks of Pallikkal river) hence the name Karunagappally. Many traces of ancient Buddhist culture were excavated from various places in and around Karunagappally. A statue of Karinagan was placed in front of Mahadevar temple at the heart of the city. Now it has been moved to [[Krishnapuram Palace]], Kayamkulam.

==Demographics==

Under 2011 India census, the population of Karunagappalli Municipality is 45,336.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/628368-karunagappally-kerala.html|title = Karunagappalli Population - Census 2011|access-date = 9 January 2016 |website = census2011.co.in |publisher =Census India }}</ref> 75% of the population is Hindu; Muslims, the second-largest community having 19%. Christians are scattered and spread over Panchayths and Municipality limits, and account for 6% of the population. In the coastal panchaythat Azheekal, almost 100% of the population is Hindu. The high literacy of Kerala is reflected in Karunagappalli as well with 94.23% of the population classified as literate as against the national average of 74.04%.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2-vol2/data_files/kerala/Analysis_Census_Data.pdf|title = Census 2011}}</ref> Karunagappalli taluk's population grew by 2% and was 418724 in 2017.

==Economy==

Karungappalli used to be an agrarian economy until the late 19th century with [[coconut]], [[banana]], [[tapioca]] and [[Paddy (unmilled rice)|paddy]] as the main crops grown. With rapid urbanization and the consequent pressure on land, the reliance on agriculture has dwindled. Several cottage and small industries have now come up in the area including brick making, engineering and electronics. Proximity to [[Kollam]] (27 km) and the excellent road and rail infrastructure have helped in this transition.

Fishing forms the major source of livelihood for the coast dwellers. The area also receives substantial foreign remittances from the large number of people from here working in the Gulf countries. Now Kerala's many prominent business centres had their branches here.

==Environment==

Karunagappalli is known for high [[background radiation]] from [[thorium]]-containing [[monazite]] sand. In some coastal panchayats, median outdoor radiation levels are more than 4 [[Gray (unit)#Effect on the body|mGy]]/yr and, in certain locations on the coast, it is as high as 70 mGy/yr.<ref>{{Cite journal |vauthors=Nair RR, Rajan B, Akiba S, Jayalekshmi P, Nair MK, Gangadharan P, Koga T, Morishima H, Nakamura S, Sugahara T |title=Background radiation and cancer incidence in Kerala, India-Karanagappally cohort study. |journal=Health Physics |date=January 2009|pmid=19066487 |doi=10.1097/01.HP.0000327646.54923.11 |volume=96 |pages=55–66}}</ref>

==Transport==
===Road===

Karunagappally is on the Kanyakumari-Kochi-Panvel [[NH 66|National Highway 66]] route. In taluk, Oachira to Neendakara is accessible through this same highway.

Main road transport is provided by State owned [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]] (KSRTC) and private transport bus operators. KSRTC Bus Station is situated in the heart of the town, on the National Highway 66 . Buses are available from Karunagappally to Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kottayam, Kayamkulam, Shasthamkotta, Harippad, Kottarakkara, Kodungallur, Guruvayur, etc. Local services are also available to destinations throughout the district. The station operates Super Fast, Fast Passenger, Non AC low-floor, Venad and Ordinary buses.

Road transport is also supported by private taxis and autorickshaws, also called as autos.

===Rail===

[[Karunagappalli railway station]] ,(KPY) is a NSG 5 category railway station situated in Edakkulangara. It lies on the Kollam-Kayamkulam rail route of the Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam railway line and is only 1.5 km far from the KSRTC bus station. Auto rickshaws are available from and to the railway station. Buses are available to railway station bus stop every 15 minutes (150 meters from station). Also buses are available from town to Alumoodu Jn. bus stop every 5 minutes, which is only 700 meters away from KPY railway station. There are 32 express and 18 passenger trains are available from here.

Mumbai (Lokamanyathilak)-Thiruvananthapuram-Lokamanyathilak [[Netravati Express]], Kanyakumari-Bangalore-Kanyakumari [[Island Express (train)|Island Express]], TVC-Hydrabad-TVC [[Sabari Express]], Kanyakumari-Mumbai-Kanyakumari [[Kanyakumari Mumbai Express|Jayanthy Janatha Express]], Nagarcoil-mangalur-Nagarcoil [[Ernad Express]], TVC-Mangalur-TVC [[Maveli Express]], TVC-Ernakulam-TVC [[Vanchinad Express]], Nagarcoil-mangalur-Nagarcoil [[Parasuram Express]], TVC-Shornur-TVC [[Venad Express]], TVC-Mangalur-TVC [[Malabar Express]], TVC-palakkad-TVC [[Amritha Express]], [[Rajya Rani Express]], Thiruvananthapuram-Guruvayoor-TVC Intercity Express, [[Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express]], Trivandrum-Mangalapuram-Trivandrum Express and Punalur Palakkad [[Palaruvi Express]] are the main train connections. Around 50 trains have stop here in both directions.
Station Code: KPY.

===Air===

[[Trivandrum International Airport]] is the nearest airport and is easily accessible via the National Highway 66.

==Politics==
[[Karunagappally (Assembly constituency)|Karunagapalli assembly constituency]] is part of [[Alappuzha]] [[Lok Sabha]] [[constituency]] and the major political parties in Karunagappally municipality and nearby panchayaths were CPI[M], CPI, Congress, BJP.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|title=Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|access-date=2008-10-20
|work=Kerala
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf
|archive-date= 4 March 2009
}}</ref>

Including Neendakara, Thevalakkara, Chavara and Panmana Panchayaths, [[Chavara]] assembly constituency is part of [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)|Quilon Lok Sabha]] constituency. CPI(M), RSP, CPI, BSP, BJP, etc. are major political parties there.

==Industries==
The major industries in the public sector are [[Indian Rare Earths Limited]] (IRE) and [[Kerala Minerals and Metals]] Limited (KMML) in Shankaramangalam.[[KERAFED]] in Puthiyakavu, house-boat manufacturing in Alumkadavu, the state owned Kerala Feeds Ltd in Kallelibhagom are also major industries. The [[KMML]] is the first of its kind.

Cashew nut industry plays a vital role. Western India cashews in Puthiyakavu and Latha cashews processing, imports and exports in Charamurimuk are the major cashew processing units in town limits. Coconut, paddy, tapioca, banana, etc. are the other main agricultural crops. Prominent small scale and cottage industries are based on bricks, well rings making, engineering, electronics items and handicrafts.

==Religious centers==
There are many religious centers in and around [[Karunagappally]]. The Municipality is known for its religious harmony. Major religious centers include Kattilmekkathil Devi Temple,Changankulangara Sree Mahadevar Temple, Pulithitta Chathushashti Yogini Sametha Mahakali Dharmadaiva Temples (Pulithitta Sree Bhadrabhagavathy Dharmadaiva Temple),India Pentecostal Church of God,Karunagappally,Assemblies of God Church, Karunagappally,The Pentecostal Mission,Karunagappally, Karunagappally Sheikh Masjid, Padanayarkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Ochira Parabrahma Temple, Sree Mookumpuzha Devi Temple, Maruthurkulangara Mahadeva Temple, Mararithottam Mahadeva Temple, Puthiyakavu Devi Temple, Karunagappally Jama'at Mosque, Vallikkavu Temple, and Puliyankulangara Temple,

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://keralapanchayatelection2020.keralas.info Remaining Date for Karunagappalli Municipality Election 2020]

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*[http://kollam.nic.in/karu.html Karunagappally Taluk]

{{Geographic location
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|North = [[Pathanamthitta district]]
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|East = [[Tirunelveli district|Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu]]
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|South = [[Thiruvananthapuram district]]
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|West = [[Arabian Sea]]
|Northwest = [[Alappuzha district]]
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