Thiruvanvandoor
| Thiruvanvandoor തിരുവൻവണ്ടൂർ | |
|---|---|
| village | |
|
Thiruvan Gosalakri | |
| Coordinates: 9°20′35.56″N 76°34′43.47″E / 9.3432111°N 76.5787417°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Chengannur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayat |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,831 |
| • Density | 3,447.7/sq mi (1,331.18/km2) |
| (2011 Not Released) | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5.30) |
| Post code | 689109 |
| Area code(s) | 0479 |
| Vehicle Code | (KL-30) |
| Website | http://alappuzha.gov.in/ |
Thiruvanvandoor (pronounced [ðeːrʊβn̪-βnɖuːr]) is a village in Chengannur Taluk in Alappuzha district, in Kerala, India.[1]
Region
The village of Thiruvanvandoor is connected with Main Central Road at two junctions on the road. One is at Kallissery and other is at Pravin coodu.
Religion
Hinduism
Thiruvanvandoor lies near Pandanad, Kerala which is believed to be founded by the Pandavas during their exile period. The region of Pandanad and neighboring villages have many Hindu temples Vanavathukkara that bear historic and architectural value. A popular temples in the Thiruvanvandoor region are Thiruvanvandoor Mahashetram and Sree Gosalakrishna Temple.
Thiruvanvandoor Mahashetram & Sree Gosalakrishna Temple
sree gosalakrishna temple is the famous temple nearer to the ancient temple Thiruvanvandoor Mahashetram build by pandava (nakula),these two temples are in the same compound,nakula workshipped lord vishnu at the time of vanavasam . gosalakrishna temple was built in modern day(around 50 years) by the devoties of different kara(villages) A major event is the annual festival where Temple Elephants are used.[2] Vanavathukkara Vanavathukkara is co related with the vanavasa of Pandavas and hence it was earlier known as "Vanavaasakkara".The Sree Dharma Sastha & Maha Deva Temple is very famous.The most the population belongs to Nair Community.This temple is under the direction of Nair Service Society.The Vanavathukkara is comes under two wards of Thiruvanvandoor Gramapanchayath,those are 12th and 13th wards.,both of those wards are of with the members of Bharatheeya Jantha Party.There was no public figures in the village
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Thiruvanvandoor had a population of 13831 with 6618 males and 7213 females.[1]
References
- 1 2 Alapuzha Taluk Census, alappuzha.gov.in Census 2001.
- ↑ Sree Gosalakrishna Temple Festival, The Hindu, Pathanamthitta,19 May 2010.