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'''Edakkidom''' is a village in [[Kollam district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]], located about {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Kollam]] city. The main attraction is Thettikkunnil Mahadevi Temple.


'''Edakkidom''' is a village in the [[Kollam district]], in the Indian state of [[Kerala]], located about {{convert|21|km|mi|abbr=on}} north of [[Kollam]] city. The main attraction is Thettikkunnil Sree Mahadevi Devaswam.
==Distance from nearest known places==
* [[Kottarakkara]] : 8.1&nbsp;KM
* [[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]] : 23.3&nbsp;KM
* [[Ezhukone]] :3&nbsp;KM
* [[Kundara]] : 8.4&nbsp;KM
* Chathannoor : 14.8KM
* [[Odanavattom]] : 7.2&nbsp;KM
* Nedumankavu:5.8&nbsp;KM
* Ambalathumkala South Bus Stop, NH744, 3.3&nbsp;km
* Ayoor:21.3&nbsp;KM
* kollam Railway Station, Chamkkada, 22.3&nbsp;KM


== Geography ==
==Demographics==
Edakkidom is located among many surrounding villages:


*[[Kottarakkara]] : 8.1 km
This village has a majority population of the [[Hindus]] (Mainly [[Nairs]] and [[Ezhavas]]).
*[[Paravur, Kollam|Paravur]] : 23.3 km
*[[Ezhukone]] :3 km
*[[Kundara]] : 8.4 km
* Chathannoor : 14.8 km
*[[Odanavattom]] : 7.2 km
* Nedumankavu:5.8 km
* Ayoor:21.3 km
*Kadaikodu (3.2 km)
 
Some notable nearby settlements are [[Kollam]], [[Kottarakkara]], [[Ezhukone]], [[Odanavattom]], and [[Punalur]].
 
== Demographics ==
 
This village has a majority population of Hindus and Christians.


==Economy==
==Economy==
The primary occupations are in growing agricultural products, including [[rubber]], [[black pepper]], [[cashewnut|cashews]], [[rice]] and [[Cooking banana|plantain]].  
This village is mainly dependent on agricultural products which includes [[rubber]], [[black pepper]], [[cashewnut]], [[rice]] Plantain etc. Some of the famous nearby places are [[Kollam]], [[Kottarakkara]], [[Ezhukone]], [[Odanavattom]], [[Punalur]] etc.


Other employers include Kareepra Cooperative Bank, Edakkidom & SupplyCo Maveli Store at KSN Building, Sodiac Tiles (BK Agencies), SLS wood industries, Mother rubber manufacturers. Rajan cashews, Ambalakara cashew factory, 11 KV Substation (KSEB) AM Junction Edakkidom North, S.R. Agencies and Chaithanya Digital Studio.
==Industries==
Kareepra Cooperative Bank, Edakkidom & SupplyCo Maveli Store at KSN Building, Sodiac Tiles (BK Agencies), SLS wood industries, Mother rubber manufacturers. Rajan cashews, Ambalakara cashwes factory,11 KV Substation (KSEB) AM Junction Edakkidom North,S.R. Agencies


==Education==
==Educational institutions==


The primary school is Govt L.P. School Edakkidom. SNGSHS Kadaikode is an aided [[Sanskrit]] secondary school. Other schools include KNS memorial S N Central school (CBSE), St George vocational higher secondary school, Sree Sankara Sanskrit vidyapeetam (BA, MA in Sanskrit), S.S.V.U.P.S and Akshya computer education centre.
There is one primary school at Edakkidom, Govt L.P.School Edakkidom, and one aided SANSKRIT secondary school SNGSHS Kadaikode, Edaikkidom , KNS memorial S N Central school (CBSE), St George vocational higher secondary school at Chowalloor, Edakkidom. Sree Sankara Sanskrit vidyapeetam (BA, MA in Sanskrits), S.S.V.U.P.S Edakkidom.Akshya computer education centre,SRI SRI ACADEMY EZHUKONE-Edakkidom 691505


==Temples==
==Temples==
* Edakkidom Thettikkunil Sree Maha Devi Devaswam  
* Edakkidom Thettikkunil Sree Maha Devi Devaswam
* Munnur Indilayappan Temple
* Munnur Indilayappan Temple
* Valayikkodu Karthikeyapuram Temple
* Valayikkodu Karthikeyapuram Temple
* Gurunadan Mukal Temple
* Gurunadan Mukal Temple
* Malanada Temple  
* Malanada Temple
* Mannoor Thevar vishnu temple
* Mannoor Thevar vishnu temple
* Thevarpoyika Mahavishnu Temple Edakkidom.
* Thevarpoyika Mahavishnu Temple Edakkidom.
* Nalannil Sree Nagaraja Kshethram, Valayikkodu, Edakkidom
* Nalannil Sree Nagaraja Kshethram,Valayikkodu,Edakkidom


==Government==
==Tourism==
Edakkidom is a part of the assembly constituency Kottarakara and Lok Sabha constituency Mavelikkara.CPI(M). The [[Indian National Congress]] is the major working political party.
The [[Kerala backwaters]] of [[Kollam]]/[[Alappuzha]] is 14&nbsp;km from Edakkidom. Some of the tourist spots near Edakkidom are [[Thenmala]] [[Ecotourism]] (39&nbsp;km) and [[Palaruvi]] Water Falls (33&nbsp;km).
Edakkidom is a part of assembly constituency Kottarakara and Lok Sabha constituency Mavelikkara. INC, CPI(M) is the major working political party in Edakkidom.


==References==
[[Category:Villages in India]]
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[[Category:Settlements in Kerala]]
{{Kollam district}}
[[Category:Villages in Kollam district]]