Mayyanad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayyanad
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village
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| Mayyanadu, Mayyanad, | |
Railway Station
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| Nickname(s):
Mayyanad Village
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 Mayyanad
Location in Kerala
Mayyanad
Location in India
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| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Population
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| • village | 40,039 |
| • Rank | 13th in Kollam |
| • Metro | No metropolitan area. |
| Demonym(s) | Keraliate |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
691303
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| Telephone code | +91-474-255**** |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
| Kollam | Kollam City (10 km) |
| Climate | Tropical (Köppen) |
Mayyanad is a village found in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is a beautiful place with a mix of lake and sea views.
Mayyanad is located near Kollam city. It is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south of the city center. The village is also about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of Paravur Town. You can easily reach Mayyanad by bus from Kollam city and Kottiyam town. Local trains from Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram also stop here. A bridge connecting Mayyanad and Paravur was finished in 2012. This made it much easier to travel to Kollam city.
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Exploring Mayyanad: Location and Surroundings
Mayyanad sits right next to the Paravur Lake. A "kayal" is a type of lagoon or backwater. It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea. This area is well-known for its fishing activities.
Getting Around Mayyanad: Railway Station
The Mayyanad railway station is one of the important train stations in Kollam district. This makes it simple for people to travel to and from the village. Some of the areas within Mayyanad include Valiyavila, Thani, Kootikada, and Karikuzhy.
What to See in Mayyanad: Important Places
Mayyanad is home to several temples, churches, and mosques. These include the Umayanalloor Sri Balasubramanya Swami Temple. You can also find the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church here.
Natural Beauty: Beaches and Lagoons
Many visitors come to Mayyanad to see where the lagoon meets the sea. The long, sandy beaches are very scenic. They are also perfect for swimming and enjoying the water.
Learning in Mayyanad: Schools
Mayyanad village has several schools for students. These schools help children get a good education.
- Mayyanad Higher Secondary School
- Government Higher Secondary School Vellamanal, Mayyanad
- Sasthamkovil Model LP School, Mayyanad
- Sasthamkovil LP School, Koottikkada
- Mannam Memorial Residential Public School Mayyanad
Famous People from Mayyanad
Mayyanad has been the birthplace of some important people.
- C. Kesavan (1891–1969) was born in Mayyanad. He served as the Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin from 1950 to 1952. A Chief Minister is like the head of the government for a state or region.
- C. V. Kunhiraman (1871–1949) was also from Mayyanad. He was a social reformer and a journalist. He also started the Kerala Kaumudi daily newspaper.
The Kerala Kaumudi Newspaper
The Malayalam daily newspaper Kerala Kaumudi was first started in Mayyanad in 1911. It is still a well-known newspaper today.
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