Meenadam
Meenadom is a village in Kottayam, Kerala, India.[1]
Meenadom | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Meenadom Location in Kerala, India  Meenadom Meenadom (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°33′0″N 76°36′0″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Formed | 3 November 1982 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Self Government |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,065 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (3,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686516[1] |
| Telephone code | 0481-255 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-5 |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Meenadom had a population of 13065 with 6473 males and 6592 females. It is surrounded by the Puthupally and Pampady panchayats. The village is rich in tapioca and rubber cultivation. It is about 13 kilometers from Kottayam. Many very deep wells or pits which are of very small diameter can be seen in Arannil Kunnu. These pits might have been formed as a result of a meteorite shower in this area. As the meteorite fell in this area Meenadom got its name from veenadom
Etymology
It is said that the name "Meenadom" derives from "veenadom" as the meteorite fell down here. There are many temples and Christian churches in Meenadom. An important Christian celebration held in Meenadom is "Pampady Dayara", where the tomb of St. Kuriakose Gregorious of the Malankara Orthodox church is located.
Places of worship
- Mar Kuriakose Dayara, Pothenpuram
- St. Thomas Orthodox Valiyapally (Kurikunnel Pally)
- St. George Orthodox Church (Puthenpally)
- St.John's Orthodox Church (Parackal Pally)
- St.Mary's Orthodox Church (Manjadi)
- St.Thomas Malankara Catholic Church Mundiyackal
- St.Marys Malakara Catholic Church (3-rd Mile)
- St.John's Jacobite Church
- St. Ignatious Jacobite Church Malikappady
- St.Mary's Jerusalem Orthodox Church
- Bethel Indian Pentecostal Church
- Meenadom Bhagavati Kshetram
- Vattakkavu Temple
- Sree Narayanapuram AdhithyaVishnu Temple
Other Landmarks
There are about 7 schools, a Public Health Center, a Spinning Mill (PRICO), Public Libraries, an Ayurvedic Hospital, Homeo Clinic, Veterinary Clinic, Electricity Office, Telephone Exchange, National, Co-operative and Private banks, and one ITC in Meenadom.
References
- "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.