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Kerala • India
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Location of Angamaly
Coordinates: 10°12′00″N 76°24′00″E / 10.2, 76.4
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 31 m (102 ft)
District(s) Ernakulam
Population
• Sex ratio		 33,424UNIQ1,179f70,418db0f9a-ref-00,000C3D-QINU (2001)
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• Vehicle
• 683572
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Coordinates: 10°12′00″N 76°24′00″E / 10.2, 76.4 Angamaly is a town and a municipality in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or Post code system used by India Post the Indian Postal For the past decade or so telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India KA-19-P-8488jpg|thumb|270px|Close up of a licence plate used in Mangalore, Karnataka. A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly denotes a City, Town, or Village, or For the town with the same name see Ernakulam. Ernakulam District (എറണാകുളം is a district of the state of Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}}; India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country It is a rapidly growing town that lies at the intersection of Main central road and National Highway 47. Also a Municipality and a Legislative Assembly constituency in Ernakulam district.

Starting as a Panchayat in May 1952, Angamaly was raised to a municipality in April 1978. Situated 33 km north of Ernakulam, Angamaly is the northern gateway to the commercial capital of Kerala. Kerala ( Malayalam: {{Kerala in Malayalam}};

Angamaly serves as a transit point for various places of interest in central Kerala, which include Kalady, Mookkannoor, Malayattoor, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Thuravoor, [Manjapra]], [Munnar]], [[North Paravur][Mallussery]and [Moozhikulam]. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kalady ( Malayalam: കാലടി is a village located east of the Periyar river in the Ernakulam Malayattoor is one of the most prominent Christian pilgrim centers in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. Kothamangalam may refer to WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kothamangalam ( Malayalam:കോതമംഗലം is a small WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Muvattupuzha ( Malayalam:മൂവാറ്റുപുഴ) is a Municipality in Ernakulam Moozhikulam is well known for its age-old church, St. Mary's Church, near the river bank, and for the Nature Cure Centre, run by the Sadhu Sevana Sabha (SSS)sisters, with their mother-house in [[Mallussery]. Mallussery, centred around the St. Mary's RC Church, is a parish well-known for many vocations to religious and priestly life.

Angamaly is one of the fastest growing town in Kerala, thanks for the proximity of International Airport, railway station and two major roads passing through. With so many Panchayats near by and its population depending on Angamaly is making it a business hub. The Panchayat is a South Asian Political system. ‘Panchayat’ literally means assembly ( yat) of five ( panch) wise and respected elders chosen

Angamaly has a state owned industrial estate at its southern end which has numerous renowned factories. There are many old churches which are centuries old with well defined frescoes and other murals which are also famous for certain historical meetings and decisions that shaped the modern Christianity in the entire India. Has for its credit famous hospitals, temples and educational institutions which are pride to the local population. The new Catholic church built at the heart of the town is regarded as the biggest of its kind in India.

Angamaly is well connected by all means of transportation. Kochi International Airport is in the vicinity of Angamaly. In fact, certain portion of Angamaly municipal area has been taken for the development of airport.

Angamaly has a railway station where all major trains has stoppage. There is a proposed railway line from Angamaly to Sabarimala which will connect the high-ranges with the low land, which in turn will improve economy of the entire region. Sabarimala ( Malayalam: ശബരിമല Kannada: ಶಬರಿಮಲೆ, Tamil: சபரி மைல Telugu: శబరిమల) is a The feasibility study is over and Railways has alloted budget for acquisition of land.

NH 47 passes through Angamaly and it is only less than 17 kilometers from Angamaly to NH 17. One of the major road connecting capital of Kerala, M. C. Road starts from Angamaly.

'Manjaly thodu' which flows through Angamaly was a major waterway in the olden days where spices, rice, bamboo and other agriculture products were sent from Angadikadavu in Angamaly to the old port of Muziris(Kodungalloor). Kodungallur (anglicised name Cranganore) is a city and a Municipality in the Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala Manjaly thodu is part of the new National Waterways programme.

Kerala State Bamboo Corporation Ltd. has its headquarters at Angamaly.

Kodanad, famous for its Elephant Training Center is 25 kilometers from Angamaly. Kodanad is a beautiful rural riverside village and a popular day picnic spot in the Ernakulam district of state of Kerala in southern India. Elephant ride as well as a mini zoo is available here. Malayatoor, Mahagony thottam, Kalady Adi sri Sankara Sthambam, temple and Crocodile ghat are all places of interest near Angamaly.

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History

Although recorded history does not exist about the origins of Angamaly, legends and local folklore attribute the name Angamaly to the grounds where battles (Ankam in Malayalam language) were conducted at a myal (attributed as a plain gound). Ankam means "combat" in the Malayalam language Types of Ankams A Duel, to the death fought between two Not to be confused with the Malay language. Malayalam (മലയാളം malayāḷaṁ) is a Dravidian language used Hence a very old battle ground.

Several old coins and other artefacts found from the region tells this area were predominant with Buddhists and Jains in very old time. Malayatoor which is famous Christian devotional centre is very near to Angamaly. It is said that St. Thomas, the Apostlate who was deputed to the region by Jesus Christ came via Angadikadavu in Angamaly using Manjali thodu to come from Kodungaloor port at AD 58. There are evidence for the churches in the locality built as early as AD 409 and AD 822.

Kalady, the birth place of Adi Sri Sankara is only 7 kilometers from here, it is there the Sanskrit University situates.

Thirunayathodu temple, Krishnaswamy temple, Venguru temple, Kidangooru temple, Kothakulangara temple, Jain's temple, Elavuru temple, Muzhikulam temple are all in the same region.

Places in and around Angamaly

Pecularity of places around Angamaly

Angamaly is surrounded by 18 and 1/2 places which ends with 'serry', which were said to be the Viharams of Buddhists or Thiyyars who inhabited this region in the olden times,

Angamali is enriched with cultural and devotional centers. Majority of the population are Christians (Major denominations are Roman Catholic and Jacobite Syrians . A small branch of Chalakkudy river flows through Angamali which is leading to Maanjaali. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Chalakudy is a city and a Municipality in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala Once upon a time this was considered to be a major trade centre. The name itself is "Angadikadavu". Another major fact about Angamali is that it is the nearest town to the Cochin International Airport. Metro City Kochi is 34 km and Cultural City Trissur is 45 km from this town. For the district with the same name see Thrissur district. Thrissur / Trichur / Trissur ( Malayalam: തൃശ്ശൂര്‍

Transport

Geography

Angamaly is located at 10.2° N 76.4° E. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Kalady ( Malayalam: കാലടി is a village located east of the Periyar river in the Ernakulam [2] It has an average elevation of 31 metres (104 feet). The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Angamaly had a population of 33,424. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Angamaly has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59. 5%; with 50% of the males and 50% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

  1. ^ Census India - Kerala, p.09
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Angamali
  3. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
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