Mynagappally

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Mynagappally
village
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Mynagappally Lake
Mynagappally
Coordinates: 9°2′30″N76°35′0″E / 9.04167°N 76.58333°E / 9.04167; 76.58333
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Kerala
District Kollam
Population
 (2001)
  Total
39,336
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
690519
Telephone code476
Vehicle registration KL-61
Nearest cityKarunagappally
Lok Sabha constituencyMavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKunnathur
Climate Moderate (Köppen)
Website www.mynagappally.in
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Mynagappally River

Mynagappally is a village in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1]

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Description

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View of Kallukadavu Kayal from the railway line

As of 2001 India census, Mynagappally [2] had a population of 39,336 with 19,207 males and 20,129 females. [1]

Mynagappally is located in Kunnathur Taluk of Kollam district, Kerala. Its location is 7 km east of Karunagappally and 6 km west of Sasthamcotta.

Demographics

According to the 2011 Census, **Mynagappally** has a total population of **41,027**, of which **19,494 are males** and **21,533 are females**. [3] The village has **10,254 households** as per Census records. [4]

Transport

Sasthamkotta railway station lies within the limits of Mynagappally, providing rail connectivity to nearby towns and villages. [5] The road connecting **Karunagappally** and **Kottarakkara** passes through this village, making it accessible by bus services.

Economy

Mynagappally has several traditional small-scale industries including **cashew processing**, **brick and tile manufacturing**, **coir production**, and **matchbox factories**. [6] The village also has four major marketplaces serving local commerce. [7]

History & Heritage

The Mynagappally panchayat was established in **1953**. [8] Its name is believed to derive from local mythological associations, specifically from **Mount Mainaka**, which is said to have rested here in the epic lore. [9] Geographically, Mynagappally shares boundaries with Thevalakkara (south), Sooranad (north), Sasthamkotta (east) and Thodiyoor (west). [10]

Economy

The local economy of Mynagappally includes industries such as cashew factories, brick and tile manufacturing, coir production, and matchbox factories. It also has several marketplaces serving the village. 2

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. "Mynagappally Village: Mynagappally".
  3. "Census of India: Mynagappally". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  4. "District Census Handbook: Kollam" (PDF). Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  5. "Mynagappally Village Office". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  6. "Mynagappally Village Office". Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  7. "History & Heritage – Mynagappally Panchayat". Mynagappally Grama Panchayat. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  8. "History & Heritage – Mynagappally Panchayat". Mynagappally Grama Panchayat. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  9. "History & Heritage – Mynagappally Panchayat". Mynagappally Grama Panchayat. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
  10. "History & Heritage – Mynagappally Panchayat". Mynagappally Grama Panchayat. Retrieved 25 September 2025.