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Mynagappally | |
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village | |
| Mynagappally Lake | |
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| Coordinates: 9°2′30″N76°35′0″E / 9.04167°N 76.58333°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 39,336 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 690519 |
| Telephone code | 476 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-61 |
| Nearest city | Karunagappally |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kunnathur |
| Climate | Moderate (Köppen) |
| Website | www |
Mynagappally is a village in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1]
As of 2001 [update] 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.
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]
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.
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]
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]
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