Clappana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clappana
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Village
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayati raj (India) |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,250 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
690528
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| Telephone code | 0476 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-23 |
| Nearest city | Kollam |
| Literacy | 94.7% |
| Lok Sabha | Alappuzha |
| Assembly | Karunagapally |
Clappana is a village located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It's a vibrant community with important areas like Thottathil mukku, Alumpeedika, and Puthan Pura Mukku. These are some of the main meeting points in the village.
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The Story Behind Clappana's Name
Clappana has a rich history, and its name comes from several interesting old stories. Many of these tales are connected to the village's farming past.
Cattle and Palm Trees
One popular legend says that long ago, farmers brought their bulls to the famous Ochira temple. They would tie these bulls to the many palm trees in this area. Because of this, the place became known as Kalapana, which means "bulls and palm trees." Over time, this name slowly changed into Clappana.
A Land of Farms
Clappana was once known as the "paddy field of Onnatukara." This means it had huge farming lands and many hardworking people. During harvest season, groups of cattle were brought from southern regions to help with plowing. These cattle and their traders would camp in the southern part of Clappana, where lots of palm trees grew.
There was even a special place for them to relax and a "water pantal" (a place to get water) to quench their thirst. A family called Thanneerkarasseri was in charge of providing this water. Their family name still reminds people of this tradition today.
The Magical Palm Tree
Another story tells of a very large palm tree near the Chirakadav temple in southern Clappana. People believed this tree was special. No matter how many oil lamps were lit under it, the lamps would catch fire very quickly. Because of this, it was called Klavupana, meaning "the palm with special powers." As generations passed, Klavupana eventually became Clappana.
People of Clappana: Census Data 2011
The 2011 census gives us a good look at the people living in Clappana.
| Information | Figure | Details |
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| Total Population | 22,250 | |
| Males | 10,428 | |
| Females | 11,822 | |
| Children (0-6 years old) | 2,138 | This is about 9.61% of the total population. |
| Female to Male Ratio | 1,134 females for every 1,000 males | This is higher than the state average of 1,084. |
| Literacy Rate | 93.85% | This is very close to the state average of 94.0%. |
| Male Literacy | 96.07% | |
| Female Literacy | 91.93% | |
| Scheduled Caste Population | 7.21% | |
| Scheduled Tribe Population | 0.23% |
