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The [[Greater Kozhencherry]] region consists of Kozhencherry and near by areas like [[Mallappuzhassery]], [[Thottappuzhassery]], [[Koipram]], [[Aranmula]], [[Kidangannoor]], [[Mezhuveli]], [[Kulanada]], [[Chekkulam]], [[Naranganam]], [[Elanthur]], [[Cherukol]], [[Ayirur]], and [[Thadiyur]]. |
The [[Greater Kozhencherry]] region consists of Kozhencherry and near by areas like [[Mallappuzhassery]], [[Thottappuzhassery]], [[Koipram]], [[Aranmula]], [[Kidangannoor]], [[Mezhuveli]], [[Kulanada]], [[Chekkulam]], [[Naranganam]], [[Elanthur]], [[Cherukol]], [[Ayirur]], and [[Thadiyur]]. |
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Revision as of 06:10, 5 July 2008
Kozhencherry is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Central Travancore region (South Central Kerala) in Kerala state, South India.
Kozhencherry is one of the five Taluks in Pathanamthitta district. The other taluks are Tiruvalla, Mallapally, Ranni, and Adoor. The district is headquartered in Pathanamthitta.
The T.K.Road ( Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road / SH - 07 ) connects the town to other major towns.
Kozhencherry is a major trading and business centre in Central Travancore. Kozhencherry is a 100% literate town in Kerala. It is also an educational center.
Maramon is a small town on the banks of Pampa River, opposite Kozhencherry town. The river-bed of the Pampa here witnesses the annual Maramon Convention, the largest Christian gathering in Asia. Maramon is a small town on the Pampa River, opposite to Kozhencherry town.
Aranmula a suburb of Kozhencherry, is famous for its "Parthasathi Temple" and the "Aranmula Kannadi", the magic mirror of many a legends. Aranmula is the venue of the annual Snake Boat race on the Pampa, a water theme festival bringing in snake boats from all over the state, to which thousands of tourists are attracted every year; the place is also famous for its metal mirrors called Aranmula Kannadi. Many foreigners have also embraced Aranmula, after coming down to learn Kathakai and Chakiyaarkoothu. It is one of the traditional strongholds of the Marthoma Church. Vinjana Kalavedi, founded by a French Artist Lueba Schield is in Aranmula, on the way to Kozhencherry.
The Greater Kozhencherry region consists of Kozhencherry and near by areas like Mallappuzhassery, Thottappuzhassery, Koipram, Aranmula, Kidangannoor, Mezhuveli, Kulanada, Chekkulam, Naranganam, Elanthur, Cherukol, Ayirur, and Thadiyur.
- Pathanamthitta
- Mallappuzhassery
- Aranmula
- Kidangannoor
- Maramon
- Thottappuzhasseri
- Kumbanad
- Koipram
- Ayroor
- Cherukolpuzha
- Cherukol
- Naranganam
- Elanthoor
- Chengannur
- Tiruvalla
- Mallapally
- Keekozhur
- Ranni
- Konni
- Kulanada
- Pandalam
- Adoor
- Parumala
- Mannar
- Mavelikkara
- Changanacherry
INSTITUTIONS IN KOZHENCHERY
- st. Thomas College,Kozhencherry
- St. Thomas HigherSecondary School
- St. Marys School
- Marthoma senior secondary school.
Population
The population of Kozhencherry consists
- Christians - Syrian Christians (Marthoma, Syrian Orthodox, CSI), Pentecostals, Catholics, etc
- Hindus - Nairs, Brahmins, Ezhavas, Pulayas, etc.
- Muslims are a minuscle minority, concentrated in pockets like Kattoor and Naranganam.
Languages of Kozhencherry
Politics of Kozhencherry
Kozhencherry is a citadel of United Democratic Front (UDF) lead by Indian National Congress and Kerala Congress (Mani). These two are the two larger parties in the region.
The main political parties in Kozhencherry are:
- Indian National Congress (INC)
- Kerala Congress (Mani)
- Kerala Congress (Balakrishna Pillai)
- Kerala Congress (Jacob)
- Kerala Congress (Secular)
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI (M))
- Kerala Congress (Joseph)
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- Bharateeya Janatha Party (BJP)
- Kerala Janapaksham of former BJP leader Raman Pillai