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''' Mayyanad ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], | ''' Mayyanad ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |author=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=10 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx |archive-date=8 December 2008 }}</ref> | ||
Mayyanad is located in the south western suburbs of Kollam district, [[Kollam|Kollam city]] about {{convert|10|km}} south of the city centre and {{convert|6|km}} north of [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur Town]]. Mayyanad can be reached by frequent buses from Kollam city and [[Kottiyam|Kottiyam town]] and by local train from Kollam and [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The bridge connecting Mayyand and Paravur was completed in 2012, making travel to Kollam city easier. | Mayyanad is located in the south western suburbs of Kollam district, [[Kollam|Kollam city]] about {{convert|10|km}} south of the city centre and {{convert|6|km}} north of [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur Town]]. Mayyanad can be reached by frequent buses from Kollam city and [[Kottiyam|Kottiyam town]] and by local train from Kollam and [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The bridge connecting Mayyand and Paravur was completed in 2012, making travel to Kollam city easier. | ||
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Mayyanad is situated on the banks of the [[Paravur Kayal|Paravur Lake]] and has an [[Arabian Sea]] coastline noted for its fishing. | Mayyanad is situated on the banks of the [[Paravur Kayal|Paravur Lake]] and has an [[Arabian Sea]] coastline noted for its fishing. | ||
[[Mayyanad railway station]] is one among the major railway stations in [[Kollam district]]. | [[Mayyanad railway station]] is one among the major railway stations in [[Kollam district]]. | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
Several temples, churches and mosques are situated in Mayyanad including the [[Religion in Kollam District#Other Temples|Umayanalloor Sri Balasubramanya Swami Temple and Our lady of immaculate conception church]]. Tourists are attracted to the location by the meeting of a lagoon with the sea while the long sandy scenic beaches are ideal for swimming. | |||
==Education== | ==Education== | ||
Schools located in Mayyanad Village are | Schools located in Mayyanad Village are | ||
{{Ordered list |Mayyanad Higher Secondary School | {{Ordered list |Mayyanad Higher Secondary School|Government Higher Secondary School Vellamanal, Mayyanad| Sasthamkovil Model LP School, Mayyanad|Sasthamkovil LP School, Koottikkada}} | ||
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==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
===Road=== | ===Road=== | ||
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==Temples== | ==Temples== | ||
=== Valiyavila Madannda === | ===Valiyavila Madannda=== | ||
=== Vayalil Madannada === | ===Vayalil Madannada=== | ||
=== Sasthamkovil Temple Mayyanad === | ===Sasthamkovil Temple Mayyanad=== | ||
=== Sasthamkovil Temple Koottikada === | ===Sasthamkovil Temple Koottikada=== | ||
=== Kochunada Bhagavathi Temple === | ===Kochunada Bhagavathi Temple=== | ||
=== Janmamkulam Bhagavathi Temple === | ===Janmamkulam Bhagavathi Temple=== | ||
=== Thanni Swargapuram Bhagavathi Temple === | ===Thanni Swargapuram Bhagavathi Temple=== | ||
=== Mulaikkalkavu Devi Temple === | ===Mulaikkalkavu Devi Temple=== | ||
=== KaithaPuzha Siva Temple === | ===KaithaPuzha Siva Temple=== | ||
=== Vaikkathodam Sree Krishna Temple === | ===Vaikkathodam Sree Krishna Temple=== | ||
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==Notable people== | |||
* Mayyanad was the birthplace of [[C. Kesavan]] (1891–1969), the Chief Minister of [[Travancore-Cochin]] during 1950–1952. | |||
* [[C. V. Kunhiraman]] (1871–1949), a social reformer, journalist and the founder of ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]'' daily | |||
==Kerala Kaumudi== | ==''Kerala Kaumudi''== | ||
The Malayalam daily newspaper ''Kerala Kaumudi'' was founded in Mayyanad in 1911.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} | The Malayalam daily newspaper ''[[Kerala Kaumudi]]'' was founded in Mayyanad in 1911.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Mayyanad | |
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village | |
 Railway Station | |
  Mayyanad Location in Kerala  Mayyanad Location in India | |
| Coordinates: 8°50′20.641″N 76°38′48.749″E / 8.83906694°N 76.64687472°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 36,962 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691303 |
| Telephone code | +91-474-255**** |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
| Kollam | Kollam City (10 km) |
| Climate | Tropical (Köppen) |
Mayyanad is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Mayyanad is located in the south western suburbs of Kollam district, Kollam city about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) south of the city centre and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of Paravur Town. Mayyanad can be reached by frequent buses from Kollam city and Kottiyam town and by local train from Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram. The bridge connecting Mayyand and Paravur was completed in 2012, making travel to Kollam city easier.
Location[edit | edit source]
Mayyanad is situated on the banks of the Paravur Lake and has an Arabian Sea coastline noted for its fishing. Mayyanad railway station is one among the major railway stations in Kollam district.
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Several temples, churches and mosques are situated in Mayyanad including the Umayanalloor Sri Balasubramanya Swami Temple and Our lady of immaculate conception church. Tourists are attracted to the location by the meeting of a lagoon with the sea while the long sandy scenic beaches are ideal for swimming.
Education[edit | edit source]
Schools located in Mayyanad Village are
- Mayyanad Higher Secondary School
- Government Higher Secondary School Vellamanal, Mayyanad
- Sasthamkovil Model LP School, Mayyanad
- Sasthamkovil LP School, Koottikkada
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Mayyanad was the birthplace of C. Kesavan (1891–1969), the Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin during 1950–1952.
- C. V. Kunhiraman (1871–1949), a social reformer, journalist and the founder of Kerala Kaumudi daily
Kerala Kaumudi[edit | edit source]
The Malayalam daily newspaper Kerala Kaumudi was founded in Mayyanad in 1911.[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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