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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
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''' West Kallada ''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the [[Indian state|state]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].<ref>{{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|accessdate=2008-12-10}}</ref>
''' West Kallada ''' 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|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], West Kallada had a population of 17,958 with 8,705 males and 9,253 females.
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], West Kallada had a population of 18,176 with 8,693 males and 9,483 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Kallada Village Population - Kunnathur - Kollam, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628381-west-kallada-kerala.html |access-date=2025-12-15 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="censusindia" />


==Workship centres==
==Kallada Valiyapally==
{{main|Anthrayos of Kallada}}
St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church at West Kallada is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the Malankara Church. The Church has a history dating from AD 9th century.


===Kallada Valiyapally===
== Thiruvatta Temple ==
Kallada St Marys Orthodox Valiyapally. The Tomb of Mar Adrew is in this church.So the Church called as Mar Adrew Pilgrim Church.
 
=== Thiruvatta Temple ===
Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ  ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva]] at Westkallada
Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ  ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva]] at Westkallada


==Educational institutions ==
==Educational guidelines ==


*Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
*Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
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*Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada
*Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada


==Cultural institutions==
==Main cultural institutions==


*Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
*Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
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*Priyadarsini  Grandhasala, Aithottuva
*Priyadarsini  Grandhasala, Aithottuva
*T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka  Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
*T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka  Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
*Mathrubhumi Study Circle ( Mathrubhumi Arts and sports club), Aithottuva.


==Government service centers==
==Government service centers==


*Akshaya- E- Center
*[[Akshaya project|Akshaya]]- E- Center
*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva
* Common Service Centre Kadapuzha.


== Festivals ==
== Festivals ==
 
* [[Kallada Boat Race|Kallada Jalotsavam]] (കല്ലട ജലോത്സവം) - [[Vallam Kali]] (boat race) held on the [[Kallada River]]
*Kallada Jalotsavam
Thaipooya kavadi at kodumthuruthil tempkle
*Vallam Kali
*kanakkathara bhadrakali temple ulsavam
*kavadi, soolamkuth kodumthuruthil subrahmanya kshethram
*Thalayinakaav Temple ( Thrisoola pooja in every Saturday).
* Parambil umamaheswara Temple (uthram thirunaal mahotsav)
* Moolathara Nagakovil Temple ( Kumbha-thiruvathira mahotsav)


== Popular Games ==
== Popular Games ==
Some of the popular games here
* [[Kabaddi]]
* [[Kabaddi]]
* Gulan perish
* [[Twenty-eight (card game)|Gulan Perish]] ( [[Twenty-eight (card game)|Twenty-eight]] ([[card game]]) )
* [[Cricket]]
* [[Association football|Football]]
*Volleyball
* kilithattu kali(traditional willage game)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
Dr.Deepu Haridas {BAMS} {ISM}


==Other websites==
==External links==
 
*[http://panmana%20asramam.com Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla]
*[http://panmana%20asramam.com Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla]


{{Kollam district}}
{{Kollam district}}


[[Category:Villages in India]]
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]
[[Category:Settlements in Kerala]]
 


{{simple-Wikipedia}}
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Latest revision as of 12:50, 15 December 2025

West Kallada
Padinjare Kallada
village
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West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
Coordinates: 9°00′28″N 76°37′25″E / 9.0077577°N 76.6235876°E / 9.0077577; 76.6235876
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,176
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691500
Telephone code0476
Vehicle registrationKL-61
Nearest cityKollam
Lok Sabha constituencyMavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKunnathoor
ClimateTropic (Köppen)

West Kallada is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census, West Kallada had a population of 18,176 with 8,693 males and 9,483 females.[2][1]

Kallada Valiyapally[edit | edit source]

Main article: Anthrayos of Kallada

St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church at West Kallada is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in the Malankara Church. The Church has a history dating from AD 9th century.

Thiruvatta Temple[edit | edit source]

Thiruvatta Temple (Malayalam: തിരുവാറ്റ ശ്രീ മഹാദേവർ ക്ഷേത്രം ) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva at Westkallada

Educational guidelines[edit | edit source]

  • Govt. HSS, West Kallada.
  • Government UPS, Valiyapadam
  • Govt. L. P. School, Kothapuram.
  • Govt. L. P. School, Kanatharkunnam.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

  • Govt Ayurvedic Hospital, West Kallada
  • Govt Veterinary Hospital, West Kallada
  • Primary Health Center, Aithottuva, West Kallada
  • Primary Health Center, Koikkalbhagom, West Kallada

Main cultural institutions[edit | edit source]

  • Sri Kumbalath Sankupilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Karali junction
  • Abhiraj Grandhasala, Kanatharkunnam
  • V.K.S. Grandhasala Aithottuva.
  • Chintha Grandhasala Ulluruppu
  • Nalandha Library, Thottathilkadav
  • Navodaya Grandhasala, Kadapuzha
  • E.M.S. Grandhasala, Valiayapadam west, Vilanthara.
  • Gramam. Grandhasala, Valiayapadam, Vilanthara.
  • C.K. Thankappan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • P.K. Raghvan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • Kadisseril Achyuthan Pilla Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva
  • Priyadarsini Grandhasala, Aithottuva
  • T.P. Sadanandan Smaraka Grandhasala, Aithottuva.
  • Mathrubhumi Study Circle ( Mathrubhumi Arts and sports club), Aithottuva.

Government service centers[edit | edit source]

  • Akshaya- E- Center
  • St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
  • Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva
  • Common Service Centre Kadapuzha.

Festivals[edit | edit source]

Thaipooya kavadi at kodumthuruthil tempkle

  • kanakkathara bhadrakali temple ulsavam
  • kavadi, soolamkuth kodumthuruthil subrahmanya kshethram
  • Thalayinakaav Temple ( Thrisoola pooja in every Saturday).
  • Parambil umamaheswara Temple (uthram thirunaal mahotsav)
  • Moolathara Nagakovil Temple ( Kumbha-thiruvathira mahotsav)

Popular Games[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "West Kallada Village Population - Kunnathur - Kollam, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 15 December 2025. 
Dr.Deepu Haridas {BAMS} {ISM}

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