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'''Kollengode''' is one of the town in [[Palakkad district]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Kollengode is well known for the culture of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224695&rlbtype=V |title=Reports of National Panchayat Directory |publisher=Ministry of Panchayati Raj |access-date=30 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235505/http://panchayatdirectory.gov.in/adminreps/viewGPmapcvills.asp?gpcode=224695&rlbtype=V |archive-date=30 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Kollengode Town is the head quarter of Kollengode Sub District, Kollengode Panchayat and Kollengode Block Panchayat. Kollengode is one of the major tourist spots of Palakkad district. Kollengode has contributed many famous personalities to the society in the fields of movies, cultural activists, social activists, musicians, writers, poets, scholars, and so on.
'''Kollengode''' is a town in [[Palakkad district]], Kerala, India.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=പാലക്കാട്‌ ജില്ലയിലെ ഗ്രാമ പഞ്ചായത്തുകളുടെ അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങള്‍ {{!}} പഞ്ചായത്ത് വകുപ്പ് |url=https://dop.lsgkerala.gov.in/ml/article/1031 |access-date=2022-10-14 |website=dop.lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref> Kollengode Town is the headquarters of Kollengode Grama Panchayat and Kollengode Block Panchayat.<ref name=":0" />


A large number of archaeological and historic sites, which are potential for tourism development are still there in and around areas of Kollengode
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Kollengode-I had a population of 18,258 with 8,911 males and 9,347 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kollengode-I Village Population - Chittur - Palakkad, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/627679-kollengode-i-kerala.html |access-date=2025-12-22 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><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 |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |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> {{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Kollengode-II had a population of 11,329 with 5,463 males and 5,866 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kollengode-II Village Population - Chittur - Palakkad, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/627678-kollengode-ii-kerala.html |access-date=2025-12-22 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>


==Demographics==
[[Kollengode railway station]] is located at [[Oottara]]. State highway SH-58 passes through Kollengode. The nearest airport is Coimbatore around 70&nbsp;km from Kollengode.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Kollengode-I had a population of 18,583 with 9,068 males and 9,515 females.<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 |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |access-date=2008-12-10 |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>


22&nbsp;km away from Palakkad (Palakkad–Kollengode Route) and 65&nbsp;km from Thrissur (NH 544 and SH 58)
== River ==
The [[Gayathripuzha River]], a tributary of [[Bharathappuzha]], flows near the town.


==Transport==
== Kollengode Block Panchayat ==
[[Kollengode railway station]] is located at [[Oottara]] and it is connected with Palakkad, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pollachi, Palani, Madurai, Thiruchendur,{{fact|date=January 2021}}
Grama panchayats under Kollengode block panchayat are
 
* Kollengode
* [[Koduvayur (gram panchayat)|Koduvayur]]
* [[Puthunagaram]]
* [[Vadavannur]]
* [[Muthalamada (gram panchayat)|Muthalamada]]
Nenmeni, Palakkad
 
* Nenmeni
Nenmeni is a small rural village located near Kollengode in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It falls under the PIN code 678506 and is part of the Chittur Taluk. Nenmeni lies close to the Tamil Nadu border and forms part of the scenic Kollengode–Nenmni–Koduvayur region, known for its agrarian landscape and traditional Kerala village life.
 
Geography
 
Nenmeni is surrounded by fertile plains, coconut groves, and paddy fields typical of the Palakkad region. The area is known for its greenery and proximity to the foothills of the Western Ghats. The nearby town of Kollengode serves as the local commercial and transport hub.
 
Economy
 
The local economy of Nenmeni is primarily based on agriculture and village-scale businesses. Major crops include paddy, coconut, arecanut, and various plantation crops. Small shops, roadside eateries, and traditional toddy shops contribute to the local economy and social life.
 
Religion and Culture
 
Nenmeni and the surrounding Kollengode area have a rich tradition of folk and temple worship. Important local religious sites include:
 
Karuppaswamy Temple and Chinganchira Nature Temple, the latter being known for its ancient banyan tree and serene atmosphere.
 
Several smaller shrines dedicated to Muniyappan, Karuppaswamy, and other local deities form part of the region’s cultural landscape.
 
 
Festivals and temple events are central to community life, often involving traditional music, dance, and village fairs.
 
Transport
 
Nenmeni is connected to nearby towns by road, with regular bus services to Kollengode and Palakkad.
 
The nearest railway station is at Palakkad Junction, approximately 25–30 km away.
 
The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, about 60 km from Nenmeni, providing domestic and international connectivity.
 
 
Tourism and Nearby Attractions
 
The Kollengode–Nenmeni area attracts visitors for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Nearby points of interest include:


Kollengode is also connected with major bus routes. State highway SH-58 is passing through Kollengode. Kollengode-Palakkad route is one of the major roads in the state. Buses are available to Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Calicut, Coimbatore, Pollachi, etc.
Kollengode Palace, a heritage structure built in traditional Kerala architecture.


Nearest Airport is Coimbatore which is around 70 Km from Kollengode. Cochin International Airport is around 110 Km away from Kollengode and distance to the Calicut Airport is around 125 Km.
Seetharkundu Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the plains below.


== Attractions ==
Chinganchira Temple and several local homestays that provide visitors with a glimpse of traditional village life.
The historic [[Gayathripuzha River]], a tributary of [[Bharathappuzha]] is flowing near to the town.


* Sitarkundu waterfalls
* Palakapandi waterfalls
* Kollengode (Vengunad) Palace
* Govinda Mala Hills
* Paddy Fields and Nature scenery
* Hill valleys
* Agraharams
* Various film shooting locations - Kollengode is used as a location by the film industry, and a number of hit movies have been shot here.{{fact|date=January 2021}}


== Major festivals ==
Kollengode will be its best in the months of December and January. It is a season of festivals there.
*Kollengode Pulikkode Dharmasastha Temple Arattu
* Thiru Kachamkurissi Vishnu Temple Arattu
* Desavilakku (Various Bhagavathi Temples) Festivals
* Panangattiri Koothandavela
* Alampallam Car Festival
*Shoora samhara mahotsavam
*Sivarathri Festivals


== Kollengode Block Panchayat ==
Grama panchayats under Kollengode block panchayat are,


* Kollengode
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* [[Koduvayur (gram panchayat)|Koduvayur]]
* [[Puthunagaram]]
* [[Vadavannur]]
* [[Muthalamada (gram panchayat)|Muthalamada]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
ആൽത്തറ.jpg|The Sacred Banyan Tree
Kollengode, Palakkad.jpg|A paddy field in Kollengode
Kollengode, Palakkad.jpg|Kollengode is full of green paddy fields
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
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{{commons category|Kollengode, Palakkad}}
{{coord|10|37|N|76|42|E|display=title|region:IN_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}
 
{{Palakkad district}}
{{Palakkad district}}



Latest revision as of 20:02, 19 January 2026

Kollengode
Vengunad, Ayaskarapuri (Ancient Name)
Town
Kachamkurissi Temple,Kollengode
Kachamkurissi Temple,Kollengode
Nickname: 
Rice Bowl of Palakkad / Palace City
Kollengode is located in Kerala
Kollengode
Kollengode
Location in Kerala, India
Kollengode is located in India
Kollengode
Kollengode
Kollengode (India)
Coordinates: 10°36′50″N 76°41′27″E / 10.61389°N 76.69083°E / 10.61389; 76.69083
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictPalakkad
Government
 • BodyKollengode Panchayat
Area
 • Total49.33 km2 (19.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total29,587
 • Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
678506
Vehicle registrationKL 70

Kollengode is a town in Palakkad district, Kerala, India.[1] Kollengode Town is the headquarters of Kollengode Grama Panchayat and Kollengode Block Panchayat.[1]

As of 2011 India census, Kollengode-I had a population of 18,258 with 8,911 males and 9,347 females.[2][3] As of 2011 India census, Kollengode-II had a population of 11,329 with 5,463 males and 5,866 females.[4]

Kollengode railway station is located at Oottara. State highway SH-58 passes through Kollengode. The nearest airport is Coimbatore around 70 km from Kollengode.

River[edit | edit source]

The Gayathripuzha River, a tributary of Bharathappuzha, flows near the town.

Kollengode Block Panchayat[edit | edit source]

Grama panchayats under Kollengode block panchayat are

Nenmeni, Palakkad

  • Nenmeni

Nenmeni is a small rural village located near Kollengode in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India. It falls under the PIN code 678506 and is part of the Chittur Taluk. Nenmeni lies close to the Tamil Nadu border and forms part of the scenic Kollengode–Nenmni–Koduvayur region, known for its agrarian landscape and traditional Kerala village life.

Geography

Nenmeni is surrounded by fertile plains, coconut groves, and paddy fields typical of the Palakkad region. The area is known for its greenery and proximity to the foothills of the Western Ghats. The nearby town of Kollengode serves as the local commercial and transport hub.

Economy

The local economy of Nenmeni is primarily based on agriculture and village-scale businesses. Major crops include paddy, coconut, arecanut, and various plantation crops. Small shops, roadside eateries, and traditional toddy shops contribute to the local economy and social life.

Religion and Culture

Nenmeni and the surrounding Kollengode area have a rich tradition of folk and temple worship. Important local religious sites include:

Karuppaswamy Temple and Chinganchira Nature Temple, the latter being known for its ancient banyan tree and serene atmosphere.

Several smaller shrines dedicated to Muniyappan, Karuppaswamy, and other local deities form part of the region’s cultural landscape.


Festivals and temple events are central to community life, often involving traditional music, dance, and village fairs.

Transport

Nenmeni is connected to nearby towns by road, with regular bus services to Kollengode and Palakkad.

The nearest railway station is at Palakkad Junction, approximately 25–30 km away.

The nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, about 60 km from Nenmeni, providing domestic and international connectivity.


Tourism and Nearby Attractions

The Kollengode–Nenmeni area attracts visitors for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Nearby points of interest include:

Kollengode Palace, a heritage structure built in traditional Kerala architecture.

Seetharkundu Viewpoint, offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the plains below.

Chinganchira Temple and several local homestays that provide visitors with a glimpse of traditional village life.



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Gallery[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "പാലക്കാട്‌ ജില്ലയിലെ ഗ്രാമ പഞ്ചായത്തുകളുടെ അടിസ്ഥാന വിവരങ്ങള്‍ | പഞ്ചായത്ത് വകുപ്പ്". dop.lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  2. "Kollengode-I Village Population - Chittur - Palakkad, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
  3. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  4. "Kollengode-II Village Population - Chittur - Palakkad, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 22 December 2025.

External links[edit | edit source]