Elampal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elampal
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village
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Vilakudy Grama Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
691322
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| Telephone code | +91 475 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-25- |
| Nearest city | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
| Civic agency | Vilakudy Grama Panchayat |
Elampal is a village located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It's known for its friendly community and many celebrations. The name Elampal means "Young" in the Tamil language.
This village is found along the Kollam-Thirumangalam National Highway (NH-744). The closest big town is Punalur. Elampal has its own postal code, which is 691322.
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Education and Banking in Elampal
Learning at Elampal Government UPS
Elampal has a school called Elampal Government UPS. This school is part of the General Education Department of the Government of Kerala. It provides education for students from Standard I (first grade) to Standard VII (seventh grade).
Local Banks for the Community
The village also has important banks that help the local people. These include the Elampal Service Cooperative Bank Limited. Another major bank in the area is Federal Bank, Elampal.
Places of Worship in Elampal
Elampal is a place where people of different faiths live together peacefully. The village has several important religious buildings.
Temples in the Village
There are two main temples in Elampal. One is the Kottaram Aayiravally Devi Temple. The other is the Elampal Mahadevar Temple. This Mahadevar Temple is very old. Some experts believe its history goes back to ancient times. A new temple is also being built at Thiruvazhi.
Churches and Mosques
Elampal is also home to several churches and mosques. These include the Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church. There is also the Church of God in India (full gospel) in Elampal and Elicode. Other churches are St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Elampal, Mar Gregorios Orthodox Church Marangadu, St. George Orthodox Church, Elampal, and St. Thomas Malankara Catholic Church, Thiruvazhy.
