Pandankary

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Pandankary is a hamlet in Edathua Panchayat, Kuttanadu Taluk, Alapuzha (Alleppey) District, Kerala, India. [1] Being a water-logged area (below sea-level), Pandankary people have to brace the flooding during monsoon season, which happens at least once a year. However, the place has its scenic beauty of backwaters, rural life and well connected with many renowned families who have migrated to many parts of the world, just like a typical Malayalee (those who speak Malayalam language).

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Coordinates: 9°22′22″N76°29′04″E / 9.37275°N 76.48456°E / 9.37275; 76.48456

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References

  1. "Pandankary Location on Whoyiz" . Retrieved 9 April 2011.