Pavithreswaram facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pavithreswaram
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Pavithreswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,082 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
691507
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| Telephone code | 91474 |
| Vehicle registration | KL |
| Nearest city | Kollam |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Mavelikkara |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | kunnathoor |
| Climate | Tropical wet (Köppen) |
| Website | http://lsgkerala.in/pavithreswarampanchayat/ |
Pavithreswaram is a lovely village located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It is part of the Kottarakkara area, known as a taluk. This village is a peaceful place where many people live and work.
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People and Languages
In 2001, about 26,082 people lived in Pavithreswaram. There were slightly more females than males. The main languages spoken here are Malayalam and English. Malayalam is the official language of Kerala.
Schools in Pavithreswaram
Education is important in Pavithreswaram. The village has several schools where young people can learn and grow. These schools help students get ready for their future.
- K.N.N.M.H.S.S & V.H.S.S
- VHSS Kuzhikkalidavaka
- Kuzhikkal Edavaka VHS School
- K.N.N.M.T.T.I
- N.S.S LPS Edavattom, Karuvelil PO
- K.S.M.V.H.S.S.Edavattom, Karuvelil PO
Places of Worship
Pavithreswaram is home to many different places of worship. These include temples and churches, showing the rich culture and traditions of the village. People from different faiths live together peacefully here.
Temples
- Sree Mahadevar Temple
- Mayam kottu Malanada Temple
- Kulakkara Sree Mahavishnu Temple, Edavattom, Karuvelil Po
- Mannathu Muhoorthi Temple, Edavattom
- Maranadu Mullavelil Mahavishnu Temple
- Kaithacodu Endelayappan Temple
- Karalil Devi temple
- Malanada Appooppan Temple
- Alassery Sree Bhadra Devi Temple, Alasseril Junction, Pavithreswaram
- Bhajanamadam Sreekrishna Swami Temple
- Udayankavu Siva Temple, Poreeckal, Edavattom, Karuvelil PO
Churches
- St. Thevodorose Orthodox Syrian Church, Madhavassery, Pavithreswaram (p.o), Puthoor
Local Economy
The village has some local industries that provide jobs for the people. One important industry is cashew processing. There are several cashew factories in Pavithreswaram.
Cashew Factories
- Bismilla Cashew Company
- Galaxy Cashew Factory
- Kauvery Cashew Factory
- KSCDC No.18
- Mahavishnu Cashew Factory
- Prakash Cashew Factory
- Pranavam Cashew company
- Raja Cashew Company
- St: George Cashew Company
Images for kids
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Pavithreswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple
