Kanchiyar

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Kanchiyar
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Kanchiyar
Kanchiyar (India)
Coordinates: 9°41′45″N76°59′47″E / 9.69583°N 76.99639°E / 9.69583; 76.99639
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Idukki
Named for Anjuruli tourist spot
Government
  Type Panchayath
  BodyKanchiyar Grama Panchayath
Area
  Total64.65 km2 (24.96 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total22,513
  Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
685511
Telephone code04868
Vehicle registration KL-37, KL-06
Nearest city Kattappana
Lok Sabha constituency Idukki
Literacy92%
Climate cool pleasant (Köppen)
WebsiteIsgkerala.in

Kanchiyar is a village located in Idukki taluk of Idukki district, Kerala, India. The place has a vast cardamom and pepper plantations. Anchuruli, one of the famous tourist spots in Idukki district is located in Kanchiyar panchayath. The main settlements in Kanchiyar are Kozhimala, Swaraj, Labbakkada, Thoppipala, Mattappally and Kakkattukada. [1]

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Administration

Kanchiyar panchayath, which was recently raised to village level is divided into 16 wards for administrative convenience. The Kanchiyar village office is at Lebbakkada.

Wards

Wards in Kanchiyar panchayath
Kovilmala
Pampadikuzhi
Thoppippala
Lebbakkada
Pezhumkandam
Puthukkadu
East Mattukkatta
Nariyampara
Kanchiyar
Anchuruly
Vengaloorkkada
Swarnavilasam
Meppara
Kalthotty
Kodalippara
Murikkattukudy

Demographics

There are almost 400 families of different cast and religion. As of 2001 census data, Kanchiyar village has population of about 21,023 in which 10,404 are women and 10,619 are men. The village has a literacy of about 92%. Kanchiyar village was bifurcated from Ayyappancoil village after Idukki taluk formation. Earlier, it was part of the Ayyappancoil village. [2]

Religion

Majority of people are Hindus and Christians. They maintain healthy relations and mutual co-operation. The Clarist Convent started its career in 1957 in the land donated by Shri Mathai Kalappurackal. The L.S.T. Convent began its missionary work on 7 January 1996. The Snehashram for destitute, under the guardianship of Rev. Fr. Francis OFM is at Nariyampara, the board of this parish. [3]

Important pilgrim centers

Culture

Kanchiyar panchayath is inhabited by the tribal community Mannan. The Mannan community has unique culture and rituals. They have a kingdom at Kozhimala (Kovilmala) near Swaraj with an elected tribal king. This community is the only tribal community in Kerala that has a king, and one of the only two such tribes in India. The current king here is Raman Raja Mannan who was elected in March 2012. He was elected after the death of the previous king, Aryan Raja Mannan.

Education

The Following are the Institution on which we feel proud of St. Mary's L.P. and U.P. Schools which were started in 1959and 1977 respectively, the Clarist Convent, Mar Mathew Kavukattu Memorial Nursery run by the Clarist Convent, Marian Nursery School run by the Parish, J.P.M. Junior and B. Ed College which was started in 2005 by the C.S.T. fathers.

Educational institutions

Transportation

Kanchiyar is well connected with both state highways and local rural roads. Kattappana-Kuttikkanam state highway passes through Kanchiyar. Plenty of private buses and state-owned buses operates here.

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References

  1. "Kanchiyar grama panchayath official website". lsgkerala.in.
  2. "Kanchiyar panchayath - general information". lsgkerala.in.
  3. "Kanchiyar village". www.keralatourism.org.