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Kulanada
village
Kulanada is located in Kerala
Kulanada
Kulanada
Location in Kerala
Kulanada is located in India
Kulanada
Kulanada
Location in India
Country  India
State Kerala
District Pathanamthitta
Government
 • Type Grama Panchayat
Area
 • Total 21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 23,655
 • Density 1,096.66/km2 (2,840.3/sq mi)
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
689503
Telephone code 04734 26 & 04734 20
Vehicle registration KL-03
Nearest city Pandalam
Literacy 100%
Lok Sabha constituency Pathanamthitta
Climate Good (Köppen)

Kulanada is a village in the state of Kerala, India. It's located in the Pathanamthitta area, right next to the Alappuzha district.

The name Kulanada comes from two words: Kulam (meaning 'pond') and Nada (meaning 'temple'). This refers to a temple where the king of Pandalam used to worship.

In 2011, about 21,217 people lived in Kulanada. Most people in Kulanada speak Malayalam, which is the local language.

The local government, called the Kulanada Panchayat, is currently led by the BJP. Chithira C. Chandran is the elected president of the Panchayat.

Kulanada includes several smaller areas, or sub-villages. These are Ambalakkadavu, Punnakulanji, Ulanadu, Ullannur, Kaipuzha, Kaithakadu, Kaluveli, Koodamparampu, Nediyuzhathilpadi, Panangadu, Pookaitha, Njettoor, Manthuka, Parayankara, Vattayam, Pandissery, Panil, Nedumpoyya and Paivazhi.

Exploring Kulanada Village

Kulanada is a cool place with interesting spots nearby. You can find temples, schools, and churches here.

Places to Visit

  • Nearby Towns: The towns of Pandalam, Omalloor, and Aranmula are close to Kulanada.
  • Ulanadu Sreekrishna Swami Temple: This temple is famous for its Uri Vazhipadu tradition.
  • Travel Connections: The closest train station is in Chengannur. For flights, you can use the airports in Thiruvananthapuram or Kochi.

Well-Known People from Kulanada

Kulanada is home to several talented individuals who have made a name for themselves.

  • Benyamin: He is a famous writer and screenwriter in the Malayalam language.
  • P. K. Manthri: This prominent cartoonist is known for his popular characters, Pachu and Kovalan.
  • Dr. Binoy Thomas: He is an expert surgeon, especially in replacement surgeries.
  • Cartoonist Joy Kulanada: He became famous for his cartoon series called Gulf Corner.
  • Titto P Thankachen: He is a well-known lyricist who writes songs for Malayalam movies.

Religious Sites in Kulanada

Kulanada has many places of worship for different faiths.

Temples

  • Kulanada Devi Temple
  • Pulikkunnil Sree Dharmma Sastha Temple
  • Gurunathanmukadi Sri Ayyappaguru
  • Ullannur SreeBhadraDevi Temple
  • Ulanadu Sree Krishna Swami Temple
  • Thumpamon Sree Vadakkunadha Temple
  • Kaipuzha Sree Krishna Swami Temple
  • Thumpinadi Malankaavu Siva Parvathi Temple

Churches

  • St. Thomas Orthodox Church, Manthalir
  • St. John's Orthodox Valiya Pally, Ulanadu
  • St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Chapel, Kulanada
  • St. George Orthodox Chapel, Kulanada
  • St. Thomas Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral, Manthalir (Manthuka)
  • St. Joseph Malanakara Catholic Church, Manthuka
  • St. Mary's Church, Ullanur
  • St. Jude's Church (Syrian Catholic)
  • St. John's Marthoma Church, Kaipuzha
  • The Pentecostal Mission Church, Kulanada
  • The India Pentecostal Church of God, Kulanada
  • Assemblies of God Church, Kulanada

Schools in Kulanada

There are several schools in Kulanada where students can learn and grow.

  • Panchayath Higher Secondary School
  • Govt. L.P.G School
  • Shishuvihar Ulanadu
  • GiriDeepam L.P School
  • R.R.U.P School, Paivazhi
  • Govt. U.P School, Manthuka
  • Y.M.C.A
  • M.S.L.P School Ulanadu
  • St. John's U.P School Ulanadu
  • Prathiksha Buds Rehabilitation Center Ulanadu

Awesome Musical Bands

Kulanada is also known for its energetic musical groups.

  • Freedom Fighters Nasik Dhol: This band was started by Jeswin and Vimal. Their powerful performances on the Dhol drum have made Kulanada famous.
  • Revengerz Nasik Dhol: Co-founded by Akash Raju and Aswajith, this team also creates a big impact with their amazing dhol performances.
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