Kadungalloor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kadungalloor
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Village
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Narasimha temple, Kadungallur
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Ernakulam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kadungalloor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.06 km2 (6.97 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 30,539 |
| • Density | 1,691.0/km2 (4,379.6/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
683102
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| Telephone code | 0484 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-42 |
| Nearest city | Aluva |
| Sex ratio | 994 ♂/♀ |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Ernakulam |
| Civic agency | Kadungalloor |
Kadungalloor is a village in the state of Kerala, India. It is located near the town of Aluva in the Ernakulam district. This village is home to important industrial areas like Muppathadam and Edayar.
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About the People of Kadungalloor
In 2001, Kadungalloor had a population of about 35,451 people. The number of men and women was almost equal. Most people in the village can read and write, with an average literacy rate of 81%. This is higher than the national average for India. About 13% of the people living here are younger than 7 years old. There are also over 10,000 houses in Kadungalloor.
Getting Around Kadungalloor
Kadungalloor is well-connected for travel. The closest train station is the Aluva railway station, which is about 5 kilometers (3 miles) away. If you need to fly, the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is also quite close, located about 14 kilometers (9 miles) from the village.
Cool Places to Visit
Kadungalloor is split into two main areas: East Kadungalloor and West Kadungalloor. There are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore.
The Uliyannoor temple is a very old place. People believe it was built by a famous architect named Perumthachan. The Sree Narasimha Swami Temple is the biggest temple in Kadungalloor. Many visitors come to this temple for its special sweet dish called paal payasam and to enjoy its yearly festival.
The St. John The Apostle Church is also a special place. It was the first church in India named after St. John The Apostle. Many people visit this church during its annual feast.
Industries in Kadungalloor
Kadungalloor has several important industrial companies. These businesses help create jobs and products for the region. Some of the main industrial units here include:
- Cochin_Minerals_and_Rutile_Limited Ltd. (C.M.R.L)
- Indo-German Karbon
- Periyar Forms
Places of Worship
Kadungalloor is a place where many different faiths live together. There are about 21 temples, 9 mosques, and 3 churches in the area. Some of these religious places are:
- Sree Narasimha Swamy Temple, East Kadungalloor
- Kunnil Sree Dharmasastha temple, West Kadungalloor
- Muppathadam Kainikkara Sreekrishna Swami Temple
- Sri Chattukulathappan Siva Temple
- Bhuvaneswari Temple
- Rudhiramala Bhagavathy Temple West Kadungalloor
- Theakumkavu Bhagavathi Temple, Elapilly Mana, East Kadungalloor
- Elookkara Pulloorppilly Kavu Temple
- St. Sebastian Church, Elookkara
- Kadungalloor Juma Masjid
- St. John The Apostle Church, Muppathadam
- Holy Angels Church, Muppathadam
- Muppathadam Muthukad bhagavathy Temple
- Muppathadom Parayanat Bhagavathy Temple
- Muppathadam Sree Subrahmanya Swami Temple
- Muppathadam chandrasekharapuram Siva Temple
- Muppathadam Kaambillil Sree Dharmasastha Temple
- Muppathadam chittukunnil Hariharapura Temple
- Muppathadam kannoth Sreekrishna Swami Temple
- Kayantikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Schools in Kadungalloor
Kadungalloor has several schools that help educate the children and young people in the village. These include:
- Muppathadam HSS
- Govt. HS West Kadungalloor
- Govt. LP School, East Kadungalloor
- UP School, West Kadungalloor
- UP School, Uliyannoor
- St. John's Visitation Public School, Muppathadam
- Rajasree S.M.M School
Storage Facilities
Because Kadungalloor is close to the Vallarpadom Port and the Cochin International Airport, many warehouses (also called godowns) have been built here. These buildings are used to store goods before they are shipped out or moved to other places.
See also
In Spanish: Kadungalloor para niños
