Kunnamthanam facts for kids
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Kunnamthanam
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Census village
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 Kunnamthanam
Location in Kerala
Kunnamthanam
Location in India
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,573 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
689581
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| Telephone code | 91469 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-28 (Mallappally) |
| Literacy | 97.33% |
Kunnamthanam is a village located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. It is part of the Mallapally area. In 2011, about 20,573 people lived here.
This village is special because it's known as a Complete Yoga Village. This means that almost every family in Kunnamthanam practices yoga. Different groups and even churches have helped encourage people to learn and practice yoga.
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People and Population
In 2011, Kunnamthanam had a population of 20,573 people. For every 1,000 boys and men, there were about 1,112 girls and women. This shows a higher number of females.
About 7.65% of the people living in Kunnamthanam were children under six years old. The village also has a high literacy rate, which means most people can read and write. About 97.33% of everyone in Kunnamthanam is literate. This is much higher than the average for the state of Kerala and for India as a whole.
Early Christian Settlers
Long ago, a group of Christians from Syria settled in this area. They had a big impact on how trade and farming grew in Kunnamthanam. Because of these settlers, the village became home to many Syrian Christian families. They often owned large farms and big houses, especially because they grew rubber trees for latex.
These Christian families believe their ancestors came from traders in Mesopotamia and other East Syriac Christians from a place called Venad. Kunnamthanam became an important place for trading spices like pepper and cardamom. Many Syrian Orthodox Christians worked as landowners, farmers, and merchants.
Festivals and Celebrations
Padayani Festival
Kunnamthanam has several important temples. Two of the popular ones are Madathilkavil Bhagavathi Temple and Pulappukave Shiva Temple. The Pulappukave Shiva Temple is famous for its Padayani festival. This is an ancient festival that has been brought back to life in recent years. It's a colorful and traditional event.
Places to Visit
The Madathilkavu Bhagavathy Temple is one of the well-known temples in the Pathanamthitta District and is a landmark in Kunnamthanam.
You can also find St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kunnamthanam, located near the Kunnamthanam–Manthanam road.
Another interesting place is The Little Servants of the Divine Providence convent. This convent has a special place called the Zion Retreat Center where people can go for quiet reflection. They also have a Providence Home that helps take care of children who don't have parents and elderly people who need support.
A key part of the Kunnamthanam area is the Kunnamthanam industrial development area, also known as KINFRA.
