Kandankary

Kandankary is a small village in Kerala, India.[1] It is located in Champakulam Panchayat in Kuttanad Taluk.

Kandankary
Village
Kandankary is located in Kerala
Kandankary
Kandankary
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°23′38″N 76°26′14″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictAlappuzha
TalukKuttanad
Government
 • BodyPanchayath
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
689573
Telephone code0477
Vehicle registrationKL-66, KL-04
Nearest cityAlappuzha/Aleppey, Changanassery, Thiruvalla
Literacy97.64%.

Geography

It is presumed that this region (most part of Kuttanad) was a very big forest in ancient years, but later destroyed by a forest fire. It is still possible to see "kari" (coal) if we dig deep into the soil. So this place name end-up with Kari. The main source of income is agriculture. The rice fields are a key feature of the place. The village is located on the banks of the Pamba River. This village is known for its ancient temple Kandakarykkavu Devi Temple and St. Joseph's Church and DVHSS Kandankary.

Kandankary is located 18 km from Changanacherry,19 km from Alappuzha & 44 km from Kottayam.

Economy
Kandankary paddy cultivation

Due to the good soil and availability of water, paddy cultivation is traditionally practiced by most people here. After harvest, the fields are irrigated and fish farming is started. This is another source of income for the farmers here.

Shrines
  • Kandankary Kavu Devi Temple
  • St. Joseph's Church Kandankary

School
  • D V Higher Secondary School

Transportation
  • (K.S.R.TC) Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
  • (S.W.T.D) State Water Transport Department
  • Kandankary backwater view
    Kandankary backwater view
  • Local paddy field
    Local paddy field
  • Sunset in paddy field
    Sunset in paddy field
  • Kandankary boat
    Kandankary boat

References
  1. University of Kerala (1978). Journal of Kerala Studies. University of Kerala. p. 145. Retrieved 29 September 2018.


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