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Elanad Illacha nadu Elanadu | |
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Small Town(Class IV) | |
Coordinates: 10°37′0″N76°23′0″E / 10.61667°N 76.38333°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,469 |
Languages | |
• Official | Malayalam, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 680586 |
Telephone code | 04884 |
Vehicle registration | KL-48 |
Nearest city | Thrissur, Vadakencherry, Ottapalam, Shoranur, Wadakkanchery, Palakkad, Alathur, Chelakkara, Contentspazhayannur |
Lok Sabha constituency | Alathur |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chelakkara |
Panchayath | Pazhayannur |
Elanad is a small town [1] in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India. [2]
This place is well known for its communal harmony. The Kaliyaroad Nercha, though is celebrated in a Muslim Mosque, the Nercha is taken by all castes and communities. The Thendankavil Ucharal Vela is being celebrated by all. There are Christians and Muslims who offer their services during the Vela celebrations. Similarly in the Pulipuram Ayyapan Vilakku Utsavam, all communities come together and celebrate it with full enthusiasm.
The predominant occupation in Elanad is agriculture and related activities. The primary economy is agriculture. The terrain is slightly hilly with highly verdant forests and rubber plantations. Elanadu Milk pvt limited is famous milk entrepreneur in kerala that is situated in Elanad. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.