Kizhakkambalam | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
 Kizhakkambalam | |
  Kizhakkambalam Location in Kerala, India  Kizhakkambalam Kizhakkambalam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°2′0″N 76°24′0″E / 10.03333°N 76.40000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kizhakkambalam Panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 23,186 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 683562 |
| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-40 |
| 2011 census code | 627951 |
| Nearest city | Kochi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chalakkudy |
| Civic agency | Kizhakkambalam Panchayath |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Kizhakkambalam is an eastern suburb of the city of Kochi in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. It is regarded as a model panchayat for its various development activities and is a part of the Kunnathunad tehsil of the Ernakulam district.[1][2]
Demographics
Kizhakkambalam has a large Christian population with the Jacobite and Catholic factions in the manjority.[3] and its official language is Malayalam.[4] The area was originally a farming village, but the majority now work in secondary and tertiary industries. Corporations such as Anna, Kitex, Sevana, KG Packers, Blackcat, and Wireropes employ approximately 40% of local workers in corporate-related work. The amusement park Wonderla Kochi is located 3 km away from Kizhakkambalam.[5] Some people believe that Kizhakkambalam's name came from a kahzak (meaning a hanging tree for the death sentence) that stood in the suburb in ancient times; others believe the name Kizhakkambalam came from the Kizhakkambalam Temple (Ambalam) located in the (Kizhak) east from Thrikkakara Temple.
According to the 2011 census of India, Kizhakkambalam has 5,551 households. The literacy rate of the village is 85.53%.[6]
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23186 | 11375 | 11811 |
| Children aged below 6 years | 2254 | 1119 | 1135 |
| Scheduled caste | 2167 | 1072 | 1095 |
| Scheduled tribe | 71 | 27 | 44 |
| Literates | 19830 | 9918 | 9912 |
| Workers (all) | 9075 | 6430 | 2645 |
| Main workers (total) | 7575 | 5692 | 1883 |
| Main workers: Cultivators | 434 | 363 | 71 |
| Main workers: Agricultural labourers | 467 | 323 | 144 |
| Main workers: Household industry workers | 119 | 92 | 27 |
| Main workers: Other | 6555 | 4914 | 1641 |
| Marginal workers (total) | 1500 | 738 | 762 |
| Marginal workers: Cultivators | 180 | 128 | 52 |
| Marginal workers: Agricultural labourers | 178 | 93 | 85 |
| Marginal workers: Household industry workers | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Marginal workers: Others | 1114 | 500 | 614 |
| Non-workers | 14111 | 4945 | 9166 |
Administration
Kizhakkambalam Panchayath is ruled by an organization called Twenty-20, which is sponsored by the commercial organization Kitex. In the local governing body election held in November 2015, 17 out of 19 wards of the local panchayat were won by Twenty-20. The aim of this organization is to make Kizhakkambalam a role model village by 2020. They spearheaded many infrastructure projects, such as roads and drinking water, inside the village. The organization also led an anti-alcohol campaign.[7]
Fine arts institutions
- Kala Fine Arts Society, Kizhakkambalam
- Vallathol Smaraka Vayanasala, Pukkattupady
- Murivilangu Arts & Sports Club (MASC), Murivilangu
- Grameenodayam Public Library, Murivilangu
- Echo Arts and Sports Club, Chelakkulam
- Udayam Arts and Sports Club, Chiravakad
- KASC, Karukulam
- Janatha, Chemmalappady
- MGB, Mullanamolam
- Evershine sports and Arts Club Njaralloor
- IGUANA BOYS, KARUKULAM
Corporations
- Kitex Garments Limited
- Kitex Limited
- Anna Aluminium Limited
- Saras Spices Limited
- Sevana Electrical Appliances Pvt Ltd
- Sevana Packaging Systems Pvt Ltd
- Sevana Medineeds Pvt Ltd
- Polyguards Equipments & Tools Pvt Ltd
- Low Heat Driers Pvt Ltd
CORRUGATED CARTON BOX MANUFACTURES KG PackersKG PACKERS - Sevana Engineering Research Center Pvt Ltd
- Waves Electronics Pvt Ltd
- Dolphin Biz Corp
- Thuruthummel Group of Companies (Blackcat)
- Alankar Digital Studio
- Edassery wines.
Religious Centers
- St. Antony's Forane Church (Syro-Malabar), Kizhakkambalam
- St Mary's Jacobite Valiyapally, Thamarachal
- St. Peter's & St. Paul's Jacobite Syrian Church, Kizhakkambalam
- St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Church, Oorakkad
- St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Malayidomthuruthu
- St. Mary's Jacobite Syrian Church, Vilangu
- St. George Jacobite Syrian Church, Choorakkod
- St. Athanasiaus Jacobite Cheriapally, Thamarachal
- St. Augustine's Church Pazhanganad (Syro-Malabar)
- Sree DharmaShastha Temple, Kizhakkambalam junction
- Sree Mahadeva Kshethra, Vilangu
- Sree Krishna Kshethra, Oorakkad (800 years old)
- Ambunad Muslim Juma-ath
- Chelakulam Muslim Jama-ath (150 years old)
- St Sebastians Church Ambunadu (Syro-Malabar)
- SACRED HEART CHURCH, THAMARACHAL (Syro-Malabar)
- Mecherimukal Bhadrakaali Keshethram, Karukulam
- Sree Mahadeva Temple, Poyyakunnam, Kizhakkambalam
- Thrikkayil Shiva Temple Kummanode
- Mandrakkal Devi Temple Kummanode
Educational Institutions
- St Mary's Public School, Thamarachal (CBSE)
- St Antony's Public School, Kizhakkambalam (CBSE)
- St Antony's LP School, Kizhakkambalam
- Govt: U.P School, Vilangu
- Govt. U. P. School, Oorakkad
- Govt. HSS South Ezhippuram, Karukulam
- St Joseph HSS, Kizhakkambalam
- Bethlehem Girls High School, Njaralloor
- Bud's Special School, Kizhakkambalam
- Govt.L.P. School, kizhakkambalam
- Ranimatha convent UP school, Thamarachal
- Jama-ath School, Chelakulam
- St George Public School, Pukkattupady
- The Charter School, International School, Vazhanashala Chemmalapady Road, Near Pukkattupady, Kakkanad, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 683561
- St. Augustine's L. P School Pazhanganad, Kochi
- Samaritan College of Nursing, Pazhanganad, Kochi
- Euro Tech Maritime Academy, Pazhanganad, Kakkanad, Kochi
- Govt. U.P School Kummanode
Hospitals
- Samaritan Heart Institute, Pazhanganad near Kakkanad, Kochi
- Government Primary Health Center, Malayidomthuruthu
- Baiju Hospital, Kizhakkambalam
- St Mary's Jacobite Mission Hospital, Thamarachal
- Mar Kauma Health Centre, Kizhakkambalam
- Government Ayurveda Hospital, Chelakkulam
- Government primary health Extension Centre, Chelakkulam
Location
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References
- ↑ "Country's maiden Food Security Market opens at Kizhakkambalam". The New Indian Express. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ↑ "Corporate panchayat spreads smiles, rattles politicians in this Kerala village". Hindustan Times. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ↑ Pulparampil, John. Nation Building and Local Leadership: A Study from South India. Educreation Publishing.
- ↑ "केरल,पलक्कड़, Ezhuvanthala - KUNNATHUNADU TALUK ERNAKULAM KIZHAKKAMBALAM VILLAGE DISTRICT PERUMBAVOOR KERALA का पिनकोड". pincodes.info. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ↑ "Kochi Park | Amusement Park in Kochi | Wonderla". www.wonderla.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Ernakulam district census data". 2011 Census of India. Directorate of Census Operations. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/2020kzhm
External links
- Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- [1]. Kizhakkambalam Gram Panchayat