Kalanjoor
Kalanjoor | |
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village | |
 Kalanjoor Mahadeva temple | |
  Kalanjoor Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°7′0″N 76°51′0″E / 9.11667°N 76.85000°ECoordinates: 9°7′0″N 76°51′0″E / 9.11667°N 76.85000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Kalanjoor Grama Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.96 km2 (12.73 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 16,075 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 689694 |
| Telephone code | 04734 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-83(Konni) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | konni |
Kalanjoor is a village and a small Township in Pathanamthitta district state of Kerala, India. Also Kalanjoor is one of the panchayath in Pathanamthitta district as the part of Parakode block panchayath. This place has mixed with a population of Hindus, Muslims and Christians.The famous Hindu temple Thrikalanjoor Mahadeva shekthram situated in Kalanjoor Town close to Punalur Muvattupuzha state highway. This is the first and biggest temple on the way of Sabarimala from the southern side of Pathanamthitta and Sabarimala. So that this place is also known as the "Southern Gateway of Sabarimala". And the famous Christian Orthodox church "ST. GEORGE VALIYAPALLI " also situated in the same village.And one of indias largest aqueduct passing through kalanjoor.KALLADA IRRIGATION PROJECT (KIP).Many of the inhabitants of this village are settlers there due to the introduction of rubber plantations, mainly by the plantation. A number of people from Kalanjoor are employed in abroad, mainly in the Middle East and the US.
College of Applied Science, Kalanjoor is affiliated to Kerala University and is established in 2014 with regular courses of B.Com with Computer Applications and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
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Demographics[]
As of 2001 India census, Kalanjoor had a population of 15604 with 7499 males and females.[1]
Educational Institutions[]
College
- College of Applied Sciences (I.H.R.D), Kalanjoor
Schools
- GVHSS & GHSS Kalanjoor
- Govt. LP School Kalanjoor
- Vyasa Vidya Peethom Kalanjoor
Places To Visit[]
Trikalanjoor Mahadeva Temple
This one of the famous Hindu Temple in Pathanamthitta situated in Kalanjoor junction.
Kudappara, Kalanjoor
Kudappara is Small Hindu Temple situated on the top of small hill. This place is historical as well as good for sightseeing during morning and evening. Place is located in Kalanjoor - Padom road, 800m from Kalanajoor Jn
Kochu Kuttalam Waterfalls
This beautiful and small seasonal waterfall, located in Vazhapara, Kalanjoor - Padom road 2km from Kalanjoor jn
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 11 February 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
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