Elanad

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Elanad
Illacha nadu
Elanadu
Small Town(Class IV)
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Elanad
Location in Kerala, India
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Elanad
Elanad (India)
Coordinates: 10°37′0″N76°23′0″E / 10.61667°N 76.38333°E / 10.61667; 76.38333
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Kerala
District Thrissur
Population
 (2020)
  Total
13,469
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
680586
Telephone code04884
Vehicle registration KL-48
Nearest city Thrissur,

Vadakencherry, Ottapalam, Shoranur, Wadakkanchery, Palakkad, Alathur, Chelakkara,

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pazhayannur
Lok Sabha constituencyAlathur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyChelakkara
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.

Economy

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.

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References

  1. Cities and Towns
  2. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.