Thiruvalla, alternately spelled Tiruvalla, is a Municipality in Kerala and also the headquarters of the Taluk of same name located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala, India. The town is spread over an area of 27.94 km . It lies on the banks of the river Pamba and river Manimala, and is a land-locked region surrounded by irrigating streams and rivers. Thiruvalla is regarded as the "Land of Non resident Indians ". Due to the increasing migration of young people, it is now battling a decline in its population. The age group above 60 makes up almost 54% of the town's population. Also due to declining fertility levels in Thiruvalla, many schools are being forced to shut down due to the lack of children. Thiruvalla is also famous for the dance of Kathakali, which is hosted in the Sreevallabha temple almost every day in a year. The Nedumpuram Palace near Thiruvalla belongs to Valluvanad Royal family, who were originally the rulers of Angadippuram in present-day Malappuram district.
Niranam is a village in Tiruvalla, Kerala, India. It was a port in ancient Kerala, on the confluence of the Manimala and Pamba River. It is almost 8 km from Tiruvalla SCS Junction in Pathanamthitta District of Kerala, lies to the western part of Tiruvalla, identified as Upper Kuttanad region. It can be identified with Nelcynda in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea.
Federal Bank Limited is a major Indian commercial bank in the Private Sector, headquartered in Aluva, Kochi. The bank has more than 1,200 branches spread across different states in India. It also has its Representative Offices abroad at Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Dubai.
Manakkad is a village in Thodupuzha Taluk of Idukki District in Kerala, India, bordering Thodupuzha town on the banks of the Thodupuzha river.
Aryankavu is a village in Punalur, Kollam district, Kerala. It lies at the border between Kerala and Tamilnadu on National Highway 744 near Thenmala.
Pangode is a village and a Grama Panchayat in Trivandrum district, state of Kerala, India. The village is known for its participation in the Indian Independence Movement, through the Kallara-Pangode Struggle. It is situated on the foothills of Western Ghats.
Kandalloor is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.
Thakazhy is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is part of the Kuttanad region bound by the backwaters and is located on the banks of the River Pamba. It is the birthplace of the famous writer Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, who was popularly known just by his village name. There is a small temple called Ennavalyachan to the back side of the famous Dharma sastha temple which is the second famous ayyappa temple after sabarimala.
Thekkekara is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.The village is situated in mavelikara south.
Marampilly is a village in the Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala.
Neriamangalam is a village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. Neriamangalam is on the banks of Periyar River. It is on the border of Ernakulam and Idukki districts. Agriculture is the predominant occupation in this area. The Neriamangalam Bridge, Ranikallu etc. are of historical importance. The Neriamangalam Bridge, built across the Periyar river, is often referred as 'The Gateway to the Highranges' as it is on the way to the higher regions of Idukki district, especially Munnar. The bridge was made by the Maharaja of Travancore in 1935. Now the bridge is a part of National Highway 49 which leads to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu. The St Joseph's church, Neriamangalam is a major place of worship for Syro-Malabar Christians of this region. The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Neriamangalam is an important educational institution in this region. Neriamangalam gets one of the highest average rainfall in the state of Kerala. So this place is aptly hailed as 'The Cherrapunjee of Kerala'. The nearest town is Kothamangalam, which is about 17.6 km (11 mi) from Neriamangalam.
Vengola is a Panchayat and Village in Kunnathunad Taluk of Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. It lies in the bus route from Perumbavoor to Kolenchery. Nearby villages are Kizhakkambalam (4.4 km), Vadavucode/Puthencruz (6.4 km), Kunnathunad (6.4 km), Rayamangalam (6.9 km), Choornikkara (7.1 km), Vazhakulam (2.7 km).
Mayyanad is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India.
Vettikkavala is a village located in the Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. One point of interest within the village is a Shiva-Vishnu temple which hosts a special deity called Vathukkal Njali Kunju. An annual celebration of Pongala is held at the temple. The village is also well known for temple arts and a palace constructed by Sree Moolam Thirunal.
Elanthoor is a village in Pathanamthitta district of the Southern State of Kerala, India. Situated half way between Kozhencherry and Pathnamthitta, the area was part of the Kingdom of Travancore presumably since 1820. This peaceful rural belt has a significant place in the history of the freedom movement of the country and has made notable contributions to the film industry. It has been argued that the expression "Ellangalude Oor" shortened by over has become "Elanthoor". "Ellangalude Oor" would mean "aggravation of settlements" or a region of concentration of houses.
Mylapra is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. It comes under the Mylapra Panchayath. It is on the way to the famous Hindu pilgrim center of Sabarimala. The Main Eastern Highway passes through Mylapra.
Vamanapuram is a village in Thiruvananthapuram district in the state of Kerala, India.
Desamangalam is a village in Thrissur district which located in the state of Kerala, India.
Puthenchira is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.
K. P. Hormis was an Indian banker and lawyer, who is the founder of Federal Bank Limited. He was born on 18 October 1917 at Mookkannoor; a small village in the suburbs of Greater Cochin in a traditional agrarian family. He initially started his professional journey as a Lawyer in the Munisiff Court of Perumbavoor. He took over the management of Travancore Federal Bank on 30 December 1944 and till 18 May 1945 Travancore Federal Bank Limited functioned at Nedumpuram under his chairmanship.
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