Chengalam South

Chengalam south
Chengalam south
	village
	Chengalam south Location in Kerala, India Chengalam south Chengalam south (India)
	Coordinates: 9°35′0″N76°28′0″E / 9.58333°N 76.46667°E Coordinates: 9°35′0″N76°28′0″E / 9.58333°N 76.46667°E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kottayam
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code	0481
Vehicle registration	KL-5
Nearest city	Kottayam

Last updated March 19, 2019

Chengalam is a small hamlet located in Thiruvarpu panchayath in Kottayam town of Kerala, India.

Thiruvarpu is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.

Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative capital of Kottayam district, located in south-west Kerala. It had a population of 136,812 in the city's administrative limits according to the 2011 census. Kottayam is approximately 146 km north of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital city. It was also known as ‘Cotym’ and ‘Cottayam’ during the British Raj.

Kerala is a state on the southwestern, Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km² (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the twenty second largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea and Arabian Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.

History

It is believed that the name Chengalam came from the word chenkulam (ed soiled ponds). Chempakaseri family were staying in this place. The place was once completely paddy fields. Now so many houses and buildings are in this village. The place is now easier to build big buildings since paddy fields were converted to land. During flood time this village was completely under water. Now the road has been rebuilt and floods are not affecting transportation.

Geography

The Branch of Meenachil River flows through this village. The village consists of two type of terrestrials. The area near Kumarakom is a part of upper Kuttanad full of paddy fields. The north area is a hilly area and it os known as Kunnumpuram. The southern area is always threatened by flood. The river goes directly to Vemabanad Lake but it is very narrow in this region. That is the main reason for the floods in this area.

The major occupation in Chenagalam was farming. Rice is the important agricultural product. Farmers follow the traditional two crops per year. But because of the continuous floods farmers are dropping the monsoon crops.

Demographics

The main religions followed by the villagers in Chengalam are Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.

Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practised in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as Sanātana Dharma, "the eternal tradition", or the "eternal way", beyond human history. Scholars regard Hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no founder. This "Hindu synthesis" started to develop between 500 BCE and 300 CE, after the end of the Vedic period, and flourished in the medieval period, with the decline of Buddhism in India.

Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God, and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24% of the world's population, most commonly known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, unique and has guided humankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative example of Muhammad.

Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as described in the New Testament. Its adherents, known as Christians, believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and savior of all people, whose coming as the Messiah was prophesied in the Old Testament.

By road, Chengalam is about 8 km on the Kottayam–Kumarakom route. The nearest railway station is Kottayam Railway Station.

Kumarakom (3 km) is a nearby tourist attraction.

Culture

Chengalathu Kavu Devi Temple (Chengalath Kavu) and Madhathil Bhagavathi Temple (ooranma temple of kumaranallor devi temple) are the most famous and major Hindu worship places in the village. Meena Bharani is the mostly celebrated festival in Chengalathu kavu temple and Thrikkarthika is the festival time of Madhathil Bhagavathi Temple. People across all the quarters of society take part in it irrespective of their religion.

St Mary's Knanaya Jacobite Church Chengalam is one of the Christian churches in Chengalam. There are other Christian denomination's churches, too, situated at Chengalam Kunnupuram. St. Thomas Jacobite church is the oldest church in Chengalam. St. Joseph Catholic Church of Vijyapuram diocese is also situated at Chengalam Kunnupuram. Situated Seventh-Day Adventist Church, North Kerala Section of SDA, since 1932. Then other Pentecostal denomination prayer halls also have a place in Chengalam Kunnupuram's area.

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Chengalam south
village
Chengalam south Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Chengalam south Chengalam south (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 9°35′0″N76°28′0″E / 9.58333°N 76.46667°E / 9.58333; 76.46667 Coordinates: 9°35′0″N76°28′0″E / 9.58333°N 76.46667°E / 9.58333; 76.46667
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kottayam
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Telephone code	0481
Vehicle registration	KL-5
Nearest city	Kottayam