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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                   = Ramamangalam
| name = Ramamangalam
| other_name             = Shatkala Govinda Gramam
| other_name = Shatkala Govinda Gramam
| nickname               = moonnuvashapuzha naad
| nickname = moonnuvashapuzha naad
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| settlement_type = Village
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| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
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| pushpin_map_caption     = Location in Kerala, India
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| coordinates             = {{coord|9|56|0|N|76|30|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|9|56|0|N|76|30|0|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type       = Country
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name       = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_name = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1       = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Kerala]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Ernakulam district|Ernakulam]]
| established_title       = <!-- Established -->
| established_title = <!-- Established -->
| established_date       =  
| established_date =  
| founder                 =  
| founder =  
| named_for               = Lord Rama
| named_for = [[Lord Rama]]
| government_type         =  
| government_type =  
| governing_body         =  
| governing_body =  
| unit_pref               = Metric
| unit_pref = Metric
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| population_total       = 9999
| population_total = 10035
| population_as_of       = 2001
| population_as_of = 2011
| population_rank         =  
| population_rank =  
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_density_km2 = auto
| population_demonym     =  
| population_demonym =  
| population_footnotes   =  
| population_footnotes =  
| demographics_type1     = Languages
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1   = Official
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1     = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_info1 = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type       = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code             = 686663
| postal_code = 686663
| registration_plate     =  
| registration_plate =  
| blank1_name_sec1       = Nearby city
| blank1_name_sec1 = Assembly constituency
| blank1_info_sec1       = [[Piravom]]
| blank1_info_sec1 = [[Piravom]]
| website                 =  
| blank1_name_sec2 = Assembly MLA
| footnotes               =  
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Anoop Jacob]]
| website =  
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''' Ramamangalam ''' is a village in [[Ernakulam district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]], it lies between [[Kolenchery]],  [[Piravom]] and [[Muvattupuzha]] towns.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/P|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10|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=2008-12-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> This small town lies in the [[Muvattupuzha taluk]].  
''' Ramamangalam ''' is a village in [[Ernakulam district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]], it lies between [[Kolenchery]],  [[Piravom]] and [[Muvattupuzha]] towns.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/P|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=2008-12-10|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=2008-12-08|url-status=dead}}</ref> This small town lies in the [[Muvattupuzha taluk]].
 
== Etymology ==
The origin of the name "Ramamangalam" is believed to come from [[Lord Rama]], a widely revered Hindu deity. According to the belief, shortly after their marriage, Lord Rama and [[Sita|Sita Devi]] visited the village during their [[vanavasa]] from [[Ayodhya (Ramayana)|Ayodhya]] on the demand of his stepmother, [[Kaikeyi]]. The village was subsequently named as Sriramamangalam, later shortened to Ramamangalam.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2023/Jan/17/where-lord-ram-sita-stayed-during-vanvas-2538378.html|title= Where Lord Ram, Sita stayed during vanvas |author= Ann Mary Wilson|access-date=2024-02-28|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
 
== History ==
Ramamangalam was under the rule of [[Cheraman Perumal]] long ago. The village is dotted with temples, the most notable of which is [[Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil]] built by [[Cheraman Perumal]] between the 8th and 12th centuries AD.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], Ramamangalam had a population of 9999 with 5070 males and 4929 females.<ref name="censusindia" />
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]], Ramamangalam had a population of 10035 with 5036 males and 4999 females.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramamangalam Village Population - Muvattupuzha - Ernakulam, Kerala |url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628029-ramamangalam-kerala.html |access-date=2025-12-11 |website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref><ref name="censusindia" />


==Location==
==Location==
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{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location
|title = '''Areas of Kochi'''
|title = '''Destinations from Ramamangalam'''
|Northwest = [[Thrippunithura]]
|Northwest = [[Thrippunithura]]
|North    = [[Kolenchery]]
|North    = [[Kolenchery]]
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|West      = [[Chottanikkara]]
|West      = [[Chottanikkara]]
|Centre    = Ramamangalam
|Centre    = Ramamangalam
|East      =
|East      = [[Thodupuzha]]
|Southwest = [[Udayamperoor]], [[Mulanthuruthy]]
|Southwest = [[Udayamperoor]], [[Mulanthuruthy]]
|South    = [[Piravom]]
|South    = [[Piravom]]
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}}
|}
|}
== Notable people ==
* [[E. P. Poulose]] - Indian politician
* [[Shadkala Govinda Marar]] - Carnatic musician
* [[Kumari Shibulal]] - Indian philanthropist


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
{{Ernakulam district}}
{{Ernakulam district}}
[[Category:Villages in Ernakulam district]]
[[Category:Villages in Ernakulam district]]




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Latest revision as of 23:21, 11 December 2025

Ramamangalam
Shatkala Govinda Gramam
Village
Nickname: 
moonnuvashapuzha naad
Ramamangalam is located in Kerala
Ramamangalam
Ramamangalam
Location in Kerala, India
Ramamangalam is located in India
Ramamangalam
Ramamangalam
Ramamangalam (India)
Coordinates: 9°56′0″N 76°30′0″E / 9.93333°N 76.50000°E / 9.93333; 76.50000
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam
Named forLord Rama
Population
 (2011)
 • Total10,035
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686663
Assembly constituencyPiravom
Assembly MLAAnoop Jacob

Ramamangalam is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala, it lies between Kolenchery, Piravom and Muvattupuzha towns.[1] This small town lies in the Muvattupuzha taluk.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The origin of the name "Ramamangalam" is believed to come from Lord Rama, a widely revered Hindu deity. According to the belief, shortly after their marriage, Lord Rama and Sita Devi visited the village during their vanavasa from Ayodhya on the demand of his stepmother, Kaikeyi. The village was subsequently named as Sriramamangalam, later shortened to Ramamangalam.[2]

History[edit | edit source]

Ramamangalam was under the rule of Cheraman Perumal long ago. The village is dotted with temples, the most notable of which is Ramamangalam Perumthrikkovil built by Cheraman Perumal between the 8th and 12th centuries AD.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 India census, Ramamangalam had a population of 10035 with 5036 males and 4999 females.[3][1]

Location[edit | edit source]

Notable people[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. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. Ann Mary Wilson. "Where Lord Ram, Sita stayed during vanvas". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  3. "Ramamangalam Village Population - Muvattupuzha - Ernakulam, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 11 December 2025.