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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                   = West Kallada
| name = West Kallada
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| other_name = Padinjare Kallada
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| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline           = KSWTD Boat moving through Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, March 2016.jpg
| image_skyline = KSWTD Boat moving through Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, March 2016.jpg
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| image_caption           = West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
| image_caption = West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Kollam district|Kollam]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Kollam district|Kollam]]
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| population_total       = 17958
| population_total = 18176
| population_as_of       = 2001
| population_as_of = 2011
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
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| utc_offset1 = +5:30
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| postal_code = 691500
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| area_code = 0476
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| registration_plate = KL-61
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| blank1_info_sec2       = [[Climatic regions of India|Tropic]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small>
| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|Tropic]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small>
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]], West Kallada had a population of 17,958 with 8,705 males and 9,253 females.<ref name="censusindia" />
{{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" />


==Kallada Valiyapally==
==Kallada Valiyapally==
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.  
{{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.
The Tomb of Mar Anthrayos Bava (കല്ലട വല്യപ്പൂപ്പന്‍) is in this church. So the Church called Mar Anthrayos Pilgrim Church.
 
Mar Andrews also called Kallada Valiyappoon reached Mulanhthurthy in 1678 along with his three brothers, one of whom was a Ramban. He stayed for a long period there but later travelled eastward because of the non-cooperation of some of the inhabitants of the land.
 
He reached Vettikkal which was a trading centre between Kochi and Travancore. There, he found a chapel. He acquired a small piece of land near to it and started living there.
 
One of the brothers who were with him got married and continued to live in Mulanthuruthy. The Parumala Thirumeni and the Holy Kattumangadu Bavas who are born in this ancestry.
 
From Vettikkal Mar Andréws Bava travelled to Kuruppampadi, Puthenkavu, Manarkadu and from there to Kallada. A Christian church in the name of Mother Mary which was established in AD 9th century was present here. The antiquity of this shrine attracted Mar Andrews Bava. His last days were spent at Kallada.
 
When he expired, his body was buried below the Madbaha of the shrine. That many people received blessings through his intercession was a testimony to his saintliness. He died on the Kumbham 19th of the Malayalam calendar and so his commemoration feast is celebrated on that day.
 
Mar Andrews Commemoration Festival at St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church, West Kallada is celebrated on March 1,2,3(Malayalam month of Kumbham 18th and 19th). <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kalladavaliyapally.com|title=Kallada Valiyapally}}</ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/St.+Mary's+Orthodox+Syrian+Church,+West+Kallada/@9.0177342,76.6489103,16z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x96e03c7b03796598!2sSt.+George+Orthodox+Valiyapally+Church+East+Kallada!8m2!3d9.0157527!4d76.652644!3m4!1s0x0:0xd95e9586a625dfec!8m2!3d9.0183805!4d76.645107]


== Thiruvatta Temple ==
== Thiruvatta Temple ==
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*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*St Antonys Building, Karali Junction
*Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva
*Jana Seva Kendra, thengumthara junction, Aithottuva
* Common Service Centre Kadapuzha.


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


== Popular Games ==
== Popular Games ==
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* [[Cricket]]
* [[Cricket]]
* [[Association football|Football]]
* [[Association football|Football]]
*Volley Ball
*Volleyball
* kilithattu kali(traditional willage game)


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 12:50, 15 December 2025

West Kallada
Padinjare Kallada
village
West Kallada has regular ferries to Kollam
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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