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{{Short description|Town in Kerala, India}} | |||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name = Changanassery | | name = Changanassery | ||
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| image1 = SB College, Changanassery, Kerala, India.JPG | |||
| image2 = ChanganasseryAnchuVilakku.jpg | |||
| image3 = Ilamkavu Devi temple.jpg | |||
| image4 = Changanssery Boat Jetty with Market Church.jpg | |||
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| image_caption = | | image_caption = Clockwise, top to bottom: [[St. Berchmans College]]; The Anchuviḷakku; Iḷamkavu Devi Temple; The boat jetty | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|9.466667|N|76.55|E|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|9.466667|N|76.55|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type = Country | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name = India | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 = State | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| | | subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam | | subdivision_name2 = [[Kottayam|Kottayam]] | ||
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| area_total_km2 = 13.5 | | area_total_km2 = 13.5 | ||
| area_metro_km2 = 27.8 | |||
| population_total = 47,485 | | population_total = 47,485 | ||
| population_as_of = 2011 | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
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| population_metro = 127,987 | |||
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| demographics_type1 = Languages | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam]], English | | demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam]], English<ref>{{cite web |title=The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969 |url=http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/kerala/1969/1969KERALA7.pdf}}</ref> | ||
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Changanacherry | '''Changanassery''', also spelled '''Changanacherry''', {{IPA-ml|t͡ʃɐŋːɐnɐːʃːeːɾi|}} is a municipality in the [[Kottayam district]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]]. It is also the headquarters of the [[Changanassery Taluk]]. The town is spread over an area of {{cvt|14.3|km2}} and has a population of 47,685. Changanassery is located {{cvt|17|km}} south of the district headquarters [[Kottayam]] and {{cvt|117|km}} north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. | ||
== | == History == | ||
The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to Sangam era documents, Uthiyan [[Cheralatan|Cheralathan]] (Perum Chorru Udiyan Cheralathan, Athan I, or Udiyanjeral - AD c. 130) is the first recorded Kera (Chera) dynasty ruler of the Sangam period in ancient South India. {{sfn|Singh|2008|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book |last=Sen |first=Sailendra |title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History |publisher=Primus Books |year=2013 |isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 |pages=60–61}}</ref> | |||
Historically, Changanassery was a major regional centre, serving as a connecting hub. It also hosted one of the most famous markets in Kerala. The town served as the capital of the [[Thekkumkur|Thekkumkur kingdom]] in the 15th century. | |||
From the mid-16th century, Changanassery was annexed into [[Travancore]], and remained a part of it till the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956. | |||
== | ==Administration== | ||
The city is governed by the Changanacherry Municipal Council. | The city is governed by the Changanacherry Municipal Council.Ms Sandhya Manoj is the chairperson of the municipality and the vice chairperson Mr Binu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.changanasserymunicipality.in/council|title=Changanacherry Municipality|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301092848/http://www.changanasserymunicipality.in/council|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
It heads the taluk Kachery (office). It also heads the Munsiff's court and the judicial first class magistrate's court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|title=Courts in Changanacherry|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301011430/http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | It heads the taluk Kachery (office). It also heads the Munsiff's court and the judicial first class magistrate's court.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|title=Courts in Changanacherry|access-date=28 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301011430/http://ecourts.gov.in/Ecourt4|archive-date=1 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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}}</ref> However, after the Delimitation Commission's Report in 2005, in order to retain Mavelikkara Lok Sabha Constituency, Changanacherry segment in Kottayam and the neighbouring constituencies in Alappuzha and Kollam districts were put together under [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mavelikkara constituency]]. Sri. Kodikunnil Suresh represents Mavelikkara constituency in Parliament and Sri. | }}</ref> However, after the Delimitation Commission's Report in 2005, in order to retain [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mavelikkara]] Lok Sabha Constituency, Changanacherry segment in Kottayam and the neighbouring constituencies in Alappuzha and Kollam districts were put together under [[Mavelikara (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mavelikkara constituency]]. Sri. Kodikunnil Suresh represents Mavelikkara constituency in Parliament and Sri. Job Michael represents Changanacherry Constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly now. | ||
==Geography and climate== | |||
Changanassery has a tropical monsoon climate. There is significant rainfall in most months of the year. The short dry season has little effect on the overall climate. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Am. The temperature here averages 26.3 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is about 2979 mm. | |||
{{Weather box|location=Thiruvalla|metric first=yes|single line=yes|Jan high C=31|Feb high C=32.7|Mar high C=33.4|Apr high C=32.1|May high C=30.3|Jun high C=28.4|Jul high C=28.1|Aug high C=28.1|Sep high C=28.6|Oct high C=28.9|Nov high C=29|Dec high C=29.6|Jan low C=26.3|Feb low C=27.5|Mar low C=28.4|Apr low C=27.9|May low C=27|Jun low C=25.7|Jul low C=25.3|Aug low C=25.3|Sep low C=25.6|Oct low C=25.7|Nov low C=25.7|Dec low C=25.8|Jan precipitation mm=22|Feb precipitation mm=26|Mar precipitation mm=67|Apr precipitation mm=167|May precipitation mm=346|Jun precipitation mm=530|Jul precipitation mm=497|Aug precipitation mm=401|Sep precipitation mm=305|Oct precipitation mm=324|Nov precipitation mm=222|Dec precipitation mm=72|source=http://en.climate-data.org/location/44308}} | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
{{Historical populations|align = left | |||
|1901| 14264 | |||
|1911| 17242 | |||
|1921| 18955 | |||
|1931| 24201 | |||
|1941| 28381 | |||
|1951| 36289 | |||
|1961| 42376 | |||
|1971| 48545 | |||
|1981| 51955 | |||
|1991| 52455 | |||
|2001| 51967 | |||
|2011| 47685 | |||
The | }} | ||
The Indian census collects statistics for both the Changanassery municipality and the Changanassery Urban Agglomeration (including its surrounding built-up areas). The Changanassery UA includes areas outside the municipality, such as [[Thengana]], Veroor, and Thrikodithanam. | |||
As of the [[2011 Indian census]] Changanassery municipality has a population of 47,485, an 8.2% decline from the 51,967 registered in 2011. Of this, 48.13% are male and 51.86% are female. The total population of the Changanassery UA is 127,987, of which 48.29% are male and 51.71% are female.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/india/kerala/|title=Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map|website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> The percentage of children below the age of 6 was 8.9% in Changanassery and 9.02% in the Changanassery UA. The literacy rate of Changanassery in 2011 was 97.19% (98.01% for males and 96.45% for females), which was higher than the state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%. The literacy rate of the Changanassery UA in 2011 was 97.56% (98.19% for males and 96.98% for females) | |||
===Religion=== | |||
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|title=Religion in Changanassery (2011)<ref name="census2011">{{cite web |title=Population by religion community – 2011 |url=https://www.censusindia.com/towns/thiruvalla-population-pathanamthitta-kerala-803303}}</ref> | |||
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{{bar percent|Hinduism|darkorange|48.05}} | |||
{{bar percent|Christianity|blue|34.67}} | |||
{{bar percent|Islam|Green|17}} | |||
{{bar percent|Irreligion|Grey|0.23}} | |||
{{bar percent|Others|black|0.04}} | |||
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According to the 2011 census, [[Hinduism in Kerala|Hindus]] are the plurality with 48% of the population adhering to the religion. [[Christianity in Kerala|Christians]] form a significant minority, constituting 35% of the population. [[Islam in Kerala|Muslims]] constitute 17% of the population.<ref>[http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/803303-thiruvalla-kerala.html Census of India – Thiruvalla City population Religion data]</ref> | |||
The headquarters of the [[Nair Service Society]], an organisation created for the social advancement and welfare of the Nair community of Hindus, is located in Perunna. Changanassery is also the centre of the [[Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanacherry|Archdiocese of Changanassery]], one of the largest dioceses of the Syro-Malabar Catholic church in India. | |||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
There was a Vedic school at Vazhappally Salagramam (Vazhappally Shala) in ancient times during the rule of the [[Thekkumkur]]. It was run exclusively for Brahmins. It is the oldest educational institution in Changanassery on record. The Vazhappally Sala was destroyed by army of Ramayyan Dalawa during the [[Battle of Changanassery]] between Thekkumkur and Travancore in 1790.<ref>Shungoonny Menon - A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE - First edition: 1878, New edition: 1983, Page 130, 131 - {{ISBN|8170200407|8120601696}}</ref> | There was a Vedic school at Vazhappally Salagramam (Vazhappally Shala) in ancient times during the rule of the [[Thekkumkur]]. It was run exclusively for Brahmins. It is the oldest educational institution in Changanassery on record. The Vazhappally Sala was destroyed by army of Ramayyan Dalawa during the [[Battle of Changanassery]] between Thekkumkur and Travancore in 1790.<ref>Shungoonny Menon - A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE - First edition: 1878, New edition: 1983, Page 130, 131 - {{ISBN|8170200407|8120601696}}</ref> | ||
# [[St. Berchmans College]], Changanassery (June 19, 1922); The college was initially started in a building (now it is a museum) near to St. Mary's Parel Church. It was a junior college affiliated to Madras University. In 1927, graduate courses were started. Travencore University was founded on November 1, 1937 to which the college was then affiliated. Postgraduate courses were started in 1957. St. Berchmans College situated in Changanacherry , Kottayam District, Kerala, is an independent instructive organization associated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. This establishment was established in 1922 and is perceived under the UGC Act, 1956. In the fourth pattern of accreditation in 2017-2022, the school was evaluated at A by the NAAC. It was positioned 79 in All India Ranking by [[National Institutional Ranking Framework]] (NIRF) in 2020 in the class of College. | |||
# [[St. Berchmans College]], Changanassery (June 19, 1922); The college was initially started in a building (now it is a museum) near to St. Mary's Parel Church. It was a junior college affiliated to Madras University. In 1927, graduate courses were started. Travencore University was founded on November 1, 1937 to which the college was then affiliated. Postgraduate courses were started in 1957. St. Berchmans College situated in Changanacherry , Kottayam District, Kerala, is an independent instructive organization associated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. This establishment was established in 1922 and is perceived under the UGC Act, 1956. In the fourth pattern of accreditation in 2017-2022, the school was evaluated at A by the NAAC. It was positioned 79 in All India Ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020 in the class of College. | |||
# [[NSS Hindu College, Changanassery]] (June 1949); The college was started in the rooms provided at the N.S.S. High School and it was shifted to a new building subsequently in 1955. NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, one of the biggest and most seasoned establishments of advanced education in Kerala. Set up in 1947, it is licensed from UGC, NAAC and it is associated to Mahatma Gandhi University. NSS, Changanassery offers 30 courses across 5 streams specifically Vocational, Arts, Hotel Management, Science, Commerce and Banking and across 8 degrees like BA, BSc, B.Com, MA, MSc. Hostel office isn't accessible for its understudies. | # [[NSS Hindu College, Changanassery]] (June 1949); The college was started in the rooms provided at the N.S.S. High School and it was shifted to a new building subsequently in 1955. NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, one of the biggest and most seasoned establishments of advanced education in Kerala. Set up in 1947, it is licensed from UGC, NAAC and it is associated to Mahatma Gandhi University. NSS, Changanassery offers 30 courses across 5 streams specifically Vocational, Arts, Hotel Management, Science, Commerce and Banking and across 8 degrees like BA, BSc, B.Com, MA, MSc. Hostel office isn't accessible for its understudies. | ||
# [[Assumption College, Changanasserry]] (1950); This college dedicated for Women. Assumption College, affiliated to University of Kerala in 1949, is at present affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Included under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, the College was accredited by the NAAC in the year 2000. | # [[Assumption College, Changanasserry]] (1950); This college dedicated for Women. Assumption College, affiliated to University of Kerala in 1949, is at present affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Included under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, the College was accredited by the NAAC in the year 2000. | ||
# [[NSS Training College, Changanacherry]] | # [[NSS Training College, Changanacherry]] | ||
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
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* [[C.F Thomas]] | * [[C.F Thomas]] | ||
* [[Roshan Mathew]] | * [[Roshan Mathew]] | ||
* [[Neville Thomas]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
===Bibliography=== | |||
* {{citation|last=Singh|first=Upinder|author-link=Upinder Singh|title=A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: from the Stone Age to the 12th century|date=2008|publisher=[[Longman|Pearson Longman]]|location=[[New Delhi]]|isbn=978-81-317-1120-0|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H3lUIIYxWkEC}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.changanachery.com/ About Changanacherry] | * [http://www.changanachery.com/ About Changanacherry] | ||
* [http://www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org/ Archdiocese of Changanacherry] | * [http://www.archdiocesechanganacherry.org/ Archdiocese of Changanacherry] | ||
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Changanassery | |
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Municipality | |
Clockwise, top to bottom: St. Berchmans College; The Anchuviḷakku; Iḷamkavu Devi Temple; The boat jetty | |
  Changanassery  Changanassery | |
| Coordinates: 9°28′00″N 76°33′00″E / 9.466667°N 76.55°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 13.5 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 27.8 km2 (10.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 47,485 |
| • Density | 3,500/km2 (9,100/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 127,987 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686101 |
| Telephone code | 0481 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 33 |
Changanassery, also spelled Changanacherry, [t͡ʃɐŋːɐnɐːʃːeːɾi] is a municipality in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is also the headquarters of the Changanassery Taluk. The town is spread over an area of 14.3 km2 (5.5 sq mi) and has a population of 47,685. Changanassery is located 17 km (11 mi) south of the district headquarters Kottayam and 117 km (73 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
History
The first recorded history on the origin of Changanacherry is obtained from Sangam period literature. According to Sangam era documents, Uthiyan Cheralathan (Perum Chorru Udiyan Cheralathan, Athan I, or Udiyanjeral - AD c. 130) is the first recorded Kera (Chera) dynasty ruler of the Sangam period in ancient South India. [2][3]
Historically, Changanassery was a major regional centre, serving as a connecting hub. It also hosted one of the most famous markets in Kerala. The town served as the capital of the Thekkumkur kingdom in the 15th century.
From the mid-16th century, Changanassery was annexed into Travancore, and remained a part of it till the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956.
Administration
The city is governed by the Changanacherry Municipal Council.Ms Sandhya Manoj is the chairperson of the municipality and the vice chairperson Mr Binu.[4]
It heads the taluk Kachery (office). It also heads the Munsiff's court and the judicial first class magistrate's court.[5] Changanacherry assembly constituency was a part of Kottayam (Lok Sabha constituency).[6] However, after the Delimitation Commission's Report in 2005, in order to retain Mavelikkara Lok Sabha Constituency, Changanacherry segment in Kottayam and the neighbouring constituencies in Alappuzha and Kollam districts were put together under Mavelikkara constituency. Sri. Kodikunnil Suresh represents Mavelikkara constituency in Parliament and Sri. Job Michael represents Changanacherry Constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly now.
Geography and climate
Changanassery has a tropical monsoon climate. There is significant rainfall in most months of the year. The short dry season has little effect on the overall climate. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is Am. The temperature here averages 26.3 °C. In a year, the average rainfall is about 2979 mm.
| Climate data for Thiruvalla | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 31 (88) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.9 (84.0) |
29 (84) |
29.6 (85.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 26.3 (79.3) |
27.5 (81.5) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27 (81) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9) |
26 (1.0) |
67 (2.6) |
167 (6.6) |
346 (13.6) |
530 (20.9) |
497 (19.6) |
401 (15.8) |
305 (12.0) |
324 (12.8) |
222 (8.7) |
72 (2.8) |
2,979 (117.3) |
| Source: http://en.climate-data.org/location/44308 | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 14,264 | — |
| 1911 | 17,242 | +20.9% |
| 1921 | 18,955 | +9.9% |
| 1931 | 24,201 | +27.7% |
| 1941 | 28,381 | +17.3% |
| 1951 | 36,289 | +27.9% |
| 1961 | 42,376 | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 48,545 | +14.6% |
| 1981 | 51,955 | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 52,455 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 51,967 | −0.9% |
| 2011 | 47,685 | −8.2% |
The Indian census collects statistics for both the Changanassery municipality and the Changanassery Urban Agglomeration (including its surrounding built-up areas). The Changanassery UA includes areas outside the municipality, such as Thengana, Veroor, and Thrikodithanam.
As of the 2011 Indian census Changanassery municipality has a population of 47,485, an 8.2% decline from the 51,967 registered in 2011. Of this, 48.13% are male and 51.86% are female. The total population of the Changanassery UA is 127,987, of which 48.29% are male and 51.71% are female.[7][8] The percentage of children below the age of 6 was 8.9% in Changanassery and 9.02% in the Changanassery UA. The literacy rate of Changanassery in 2011 was 97.19% (98.01% for males and 96.45% for females), which was higher than the state average of 94% and the national average of 74.04%. The literacy rate of the Changanassery UA in 2011 was 97.56% (98.19% for males and 96.98% for females)
Religion
According to the 2011 census, Hindus are the plurality with 48% of the population adhering to the religion. Christians form a significant minority, constituting 35% of the population. Muslims constitute 17% of the population.[10]
The headquarters of the Nair Service Society, an organisation created for the social advancement and welfare of the Nair community of Hindus, is located in Perunna. Changanassery is also the centre of the Archdiocese of Changanassery, one of the largest dioceses of the Syro-Malabar Catholic church in India.
Education
There was a Vedic school at Vazhappally Salagramam (Vazhappally Shala) in ancient times during the rule of the Thekkumkur. It was run exclusively for Brahmins. It is the oldest educational institution in Changanassery on record. The Vazhappally Sala was destroyed by army of Ramayyan Dalawa during the Battle of Changanassery between Thekkumkur and Travancore in 1790.[11]
- St. Berchmans College, Changanassery (June 19, 1922); The college was initially started in a building (now it is a museum) near to St. Mary's Parel Church. It was a junior college affiliated to Madras University. In 1927, graduate courses were started. Travencore University was founded on November 1, 1937 to which the college was then affiliated. Postgraduate courses were started in 1957. St. Berchmans College situated in Changanacherry , Kottayam District, Kerala, is an independent instructive organization associated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. This establishment was established in 1922 and is perceived under the UGC Act, 1956. In the fourth pattern of accreditation in 2017-2022, the school was evaluated at A by the NAAC. It was positioned 79 in All India Ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2020 in the class of College.
- NSS Hindu College, Changanassery (June 1949); The college was started in the rooms provided at the N.S.S. High School and it was shifted to a new building subsequently in 1955. NSS Hindu College, Changanassery, one of the biggest and most seasoned establishments of advanced education in Kerala. Set up in 1947, it is licensed from UGC, NAAC and it is associated to Mahatma Gandhi University. NSS, Changanassery offers 30 courses across 5 streams specifically Vocational, Arts, Hotel Management, Science, Commerce and Banking and across 8 degrees like BA, BSc, B.Com, MA, MSc. Hostel office isn't accessible for its understudies.
- Assumption College, Changanasserry (1950); This college dedicated for Women. Assumption College, affiliated to University of Kerala in 1949, is at present affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Included under section 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act, the College was accredited by the NAAC in the year 2000.
- NSS Training College, Changanacherry
Notable people
- Raja Raja Varma Koil Thampuran
- Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai
- Ulloor S. Parameswara Iyer
- Kerala Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran
- A. R. Raja Raja Varma
- Changanassery Parameswaran Pillai
- Kainikkara Kumara Pillai
- Accamma Cherian
- P. K. Narayana Panicker
- L. P. R. Varma
- Mar Thomas Kurialacherry
- Mar James Kalassery
- Aditya Varma Manikandan
- Mathew Kavukattu
- Muttathu Varkey
- Mar. Joseph Powathil
- Mar George Alencherry
- Alummoodan
- Dr. L.A. Ravi Varma
- Mar Thomas Tharayil
- Anju Bobby George
- Raju Narayana Swamy
- Bheeman Raghu
- Boban Alummoodan
- Geethu Anna Jose
- Parvathy Omanakuttan
- Matthew Pothen Thekaekara
- Prof. T.V. Varkey
- C.F Thomas
- Roshan Mathew
- Neville Thomas
See also
References
- ↑ "The Kerala Official Language (Legislation) Act, 1969" (PDF).
- ↑ Singh 2008, p. 384.
- ↑ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. pp. 60–61. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
- ↑ "Changanacherry Municipality". Archived from the original on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ↑ "Courts in Changanacherry". Archived from the original on 1 March 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 October 2008. Retrieved 19 October 2008.
- ↑ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de.
- ↑ "Census of India 2011: Data from the 2011 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Population by religion community – 2011".
- ↑ Census of India – Thiruvalla City population Religion data
- ↑ Shungoonny Menon - A HISTORY OF TRAVANCORE - First edition: 1878, New edition: 1983, Page 130, 131 - ISBN 8170200407, 8120601696
Bibliography
- Singh, Upinder (2008), A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: from the Stone Age to the 12th century, New Delhi: Pearson Longman, ISBN 978-81-317-1120-0
External links
- About Changanacherry
- Archdiocese of Changanacherry
- NSS HINDU COLLEGE CHANGANACHERRY
- St Joseph College of Communication
- St. Berchmans College
- Changanassery Municipality
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