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'''Poothakkulam, ''' also known as '''Bhoothakulam''',  is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. The village is located 3.9&nbsp;km away from [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], 11.4 km from Varkala and 23&nbsp;km from Kollam. In 2011, it had a [[population]] of 628,451 residents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census of India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-Common/CensusData2011.html|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref> The village covers an area of 16.56 km<sup>2</sup>.
'''Poothakkulam, ''' also known as '''Bhoothakulam''',  is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. The village is located 3.9&nbsp;km away from [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]], 11.4&nbsp;km from Varkala and 23&nbsp;km from Kollam. In 2011, it had a [[population]] of 628,451 residents.<ref>{{cite web|title=Census of India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011-Common/CensusData2011.html|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref> The village covers an area of 16.56&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
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* Govt Higher Secondary School, Bhoothakulam
* Govt Higher Secondary School, Bhoothakulam
* Chempakassey Higher Secondary School,Bhoothakulam
* Chempakassey Higher Secondary School, Bhoothakulam
* Bhoothakulam North LPS
* Bhoothakulam North LPS
* Bhoothakulam South LPS
* Bhoothakulam South LPS
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== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (49.8&nbsp;km) and the nearest railway station is [[Paravur railway station|Paravur Railway]] station (4.5&nbsp;km). The major road passing through Poothakkulam is Paravur -Parippalli road.  
The nearest airport is [[Trivandrum International Airport|Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] (49.8&nbsp;km) and the nearest railway station is [[Paravur railway station|Paravur Railway]] station (4.5&nbsp;km). The major road passing through Poothakkulam is Paravur -Parippalli road.


=== Air ===
=== Air ===
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=== Rail ===
=== Rail ===
[[Paravur railway station|Paravur Railway]] station (4.5 km)
[[Paravur railway station|Paravur Railway]] station (4.5&nbsp;km)


[[Varkala Sivagiri railway station]](13km)
[[Varkala Sivagiri railway station]](13&nbsp;km)


=== Road ===
=== Road ===
Bhoothakulam is well connected to nearby places through roads. Road transport is provided mainly by private transport bus operators and state owned [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]].  
Bhoothakulam is well connected to nearby places through roads. Road transport is provided mainly by private transport bus operators and state owned [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation]].


==== Major roads ====
==== Major roads ====
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== Administration ==
== Administration ==
Poothakkulam is an [[ISO 9000#Contents%20of%20ISO%209001:2015|ISO 9001-2015]] certified grama panchayat. It consists of 18 wards and is currently led by [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)]].
Poothakkulam is an [[ISO 9000#Contents of ISO 9001:2015|ISO 9001-2015]] certified grama panchayat. It consists of 18 wards and is currently led by [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)]].


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|Manjusha Sathysheelan
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|D Suresh Kumar
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|11
|11
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|Prasannakumari
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|Ansari Fazil
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|Sunil Kumar
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|14
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|Edavattom
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|Sajeesh
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|Jeeja Santhosh
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|Ammini Amma
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|17
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|Perumkulam
|Perumkulam
|Seena R
|Seena R
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|18
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|Njarodu
|Njarodu
|Shaji Kumar
|Shaji Kumar
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The incumbent Panchayat president is Ammini Amma who contested and won from P.H.C Ward.
The incumbent Panchayat president is Ammini Amma who contested and won from P.H.C Ward.


Poothakkulam is part of [[Chathannoor (State Assembly constituency)]] State Assembly constituency, [[Ithikkara]] Block Panchayath ,Kollam District Panchayat and [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
Poothakkulam is part of [[Chathannoor (State Assembly constituency)]] State Assembly constituency, [[Ithikkara]] Block Panchayath, Kollam District Panchayat and [[Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)]]


=== Recognitions ===
=== Recognition ===
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|1
|2018-2019
|2018-2019
|Swaraj Trophy for Best Local Body ,Kollam District (2018-19).
|Swaraj Trophy for Best Local Body, Kollam District (2018–19)
|-
|-
|2
|2
|2017-2018
|2017-2018
|Swaraj Trophy for Second Best Local Body ,Kollam District<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mathrubhumi News|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/kollam/news/article-1.3579520}}</ref>
|Swaraj Trophy for Second Best Local Body, Kollam District<ref>{{Cite news|title=Mathrubhumi News|work=[[Mathrubhumi]]|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/amp/kollam/news/article-1.3579520}}</ref>
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== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Poothakkulam has a rich cultural heritage. The village contains numerous libraries, cultural societies, and organizations.  
Poothakkulam has a rich cultural heritage. The village contains numerous libraries, cultural societies, and organizations.


Sankara Pillai smaraka grantha sala, Gandhi memorial reading room and Samskarika Nilayam kottuvankonam are some major libraries.  
Sankara Pillai smaraka grantha sala, Gandhi memorial reading room and Samskarika Nilayam kottuvankonam are some major libraries.


=== Libraries ===
=== Libraries ===
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* Mecheryil Bhadra Devi Temple, Bhoothakulam
* Mecheryil Bhadra Devi Temple, Bhoothakulam
* Appupan Kavu temple, Bhoothakulam
* Appupan Kavu temple, Bhoothakulam
* Pallathil Kavu temple, Edayadi


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
{{Kollam district}}
{{Kollam district}}
{{coord missing|Kerala}}


[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
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Latest revision as of 03:22, 1 June 2022

Bhoothakulam
പൂതക്കുളം
Bhoothakulam
Village
Poothakkulam
Nickname: 
Bkm
Bhoothakulam is located in Kerala
Bhoothakulam
Bhoothakulam
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 8°48′40″N 76°42′55″E / 8.8111°N 76.7152°E / 8.8111; 76.7152
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
TehsilIthikkara
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Area
 • Total16.56 km2 (6.39 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total28,315
 • Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691302
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Nearest cityKollam

Poothakkulam, also known as Bhoothakulam, is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. The village is located 3.9 km away from Paravur, 11.4 km from Varkala and 23 km from Kollam. In 2011, it had a population of 628,451 residents.[1] The village covers an area of 16.56 km2.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Poothakkulam is located in the southernmost portion of the Kollam district near Idava Nadayara Kayal. The village is bordered by the Paravur municipality in the west, Parippally Panchayath in the east, Chirakkara Panchayath in the north, and the Thiruvananthapuram district in the south.

Topography[edit | edit source]

Poothakkulam's elevation is close to sea level, showing at the nearby Bhoothakulam reservoir and surrounding paddy fields.[citation needed]

Educational institutions[edit | edit source]

  • Govt Higher Secondary School, Bhoothakulam
  • Chempakassey Higher Secondary School, Bhoothakulam
  • Bhoothakulam North LPS
  • Bhoothakulam South LPS
  • Kalakkode UPS, Kalakkode
  • Harisree Nursery & LP School, Bhoothakulam

Transportation[edit | edit source]

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (49.8 km) and the nearest railway station is Paravur Railway station (4.5 km). The major road passing through Poothakkulam is Paravur -Parippalli road.

Air[edit | edit source]

The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (49.8 km)

Rail[edit | edit source]

Paravur Railway station (4.5 km)

Varkala Sivagiri railway station(13 km)

Road[edit | edit source]

Bhoothakulam is well connected to nearby places through roads. Road transport is provided mainly by private transport bus operators and state owned Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

Major roads[edit | edit source]

  • Paravur - Paripppally Road
  • Bhoothakulam- Ooninmoodu-Varkala Road
  • Alinmoodu- Ozhukupara Road
  • Vettuvila - Kalakkodu
  • Kalakkodu - Bhoothakulam

Industry[edit | edit source]

Coir, cashew nuts and hand loom are the major industries of Poothakkulam. Kalakkod Q 23 Co-operative society was established as the first Coir society in Poothakkulam.[citation needed]

Administration[edit | edit source]

Poothakkulam is an ISO 9001-2015 certified grama panchayat. It consists of 18 wards and is currently led by Left Democratic Front (Kerala).

2020 Local Body Election - Kerala Source Source
Ward No Ward name Member Party Alliance
1 Kottuvankonam Rakhi R S BJP   NDA
2 Mukkada Jaya V G CPI   LDF
3 Koonamkulam Pradeep CPI(M)   LDF
4 Puthenkulam Remya S CPI   LDF
5 Ooninmoodu Laila CPI(M)   LDF
6 Ezhamvila Shaiju Balachandran INC   UDF
7 Poothakulam Prakash CPI(M)   LDF
8 H.S Ward Manjusha Sathysheelan BJP   NDA
9 Punnekulam D Suresh Kumar CPI(M)   LDF
10 Edayadi Manish INC   UDF
11 Stadium Prasannakumari CPI(M)   LDF
12 Nellettil Ansari Fazil CPI(M)   LDF
13 Mavila Sunil Kumar INC   UDF
14 Edavattom Sajeesh BJP   NDA
15 Kalakkode Jeeja Santhosh CPI   LDF
16 P.H.C Ammini Amma CPI(M)   LDF
17 Perumkulam Seena R CPI(M)   LDF
18 Njarodu Shaji Kumar CPI(M)   LDF

The incumbent Panchayat president is Ammini Amma who contested and won from P.H.C Ward.

Poothakkulam is part of Chathannoor (State Assembly constituency) State Assembly constituency, Ithikkara Block Panchayath, Kollam District Panchayat and Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency)

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Titles /Recognitions for Grama Panchayth
No Year Title
1 2018-2019 Swaraj Trophy for Best Local Body, Kollam District (2018–19)
2 2017-2018 Swaraj Trophy for Second Best Local Body, Kollam District[2]
3 2019 Second "Tharishu" Rahitha Grama Panchayath in Kerala
4 2019 Govt. of Kerala Haritha Award
5 NA Suchitwa Keralam Award
6 20186-2017 R. Sugathakumaran Memorial Trophy for Best Gram Panchayat[3]

Poothakkulam Panchayath falls under the jurisdiction of Paravur circle inspector.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Poothakkulam has a rich cultural heritage. The village contains numerous libraries, cultural societies, and organizations.

Sankara Pillai smaraka grantha sala, Gandhi memorial reading room and Samskarika Nilayam kottuvankonam are some major libraries.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

  • Shankarapilla Memorial Library
  • Priyadharshini Memorial Library& Reading room
  • Public Library, Kottuvankonam
  • Gandhi Memorial Reading Club & Library, Kalakkode
  • Reading room, Paravila

Recreational centres[edit | edit source]

  1. Kalipoyka Children Park[4]
  2. GHSS Football Stadium[5]
  3. Mini stadium, Bhoothakulam
  4. Kaveri park, Malayankulam
  5. Pachayath Park, Kalakkode

Services[edit | edit source]

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Government Homeo Dispensary, Poothakkulam
  • Community Health Center, Kalakkode
  • Government Ayurveda Dispensary, Poothakkulam
  • Karthika Hospital, Mavila
  • Mohan's Hospital, Edayadi
  • Murari Hospital, Ammarathumukku
  • JJ Hospital, Puthenkulam
  • Santhosh Hospital, Puthenkulam

Financial Institutions[edit | edit source]

  • Bhoothakulam Service Co-Operative Bank[6]
  • Kalakkode Service Co-operative bank
  • Indian Overseas Bank, Puthenkulam
  • Catholic Syrian Bank, Ooninmoodu

Places of worship[edit | edit source]

  • Bhoothakulam Sree Dharma Shastha Temple, Bhothakulam
  • Ezhamvila Sree Bhadrakali Temple, Bhoothakulam
  • Vaikundapuram Mahavishnu Temple, Bhoothakulam[7]
  • Punnekulam Temple, Chempakassery
  • Mahavishnu Temple, Kottuvankonam
  • Mecheryil Bhadra Devi Temple, Bhoothakulam
  • Appupan Kavu temple, Bhoothakulam
  • Pallathil Kavu temple, Edayadi

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Census of India". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Mathrubhumi News". Mathrubhumi.
  3. ↑ "Samskara, Parippally". Madhyamam. 2018.
  4. ↑ "Childrens Park, Poothakkulam". Deshabhimani.
  5. ↑ "Bhoothakkulam Govt. High School Ground". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "CO-Operative Bank, Bhoothakulam - Poothakkulam / Bhoothakulam". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  7. ↑ Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage, Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019 (2019). Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019. Infokerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. p. 98. ISBN 8193456785.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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