Ennakkad

Ennakkad
village
Ennakkad Show map of Kerala Ennakkad Show map of India Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°17′0″N 76°33′0″E / 9.28333°N 76.55000°E / 9.28333; 76.55000Coordinates: 9°17′0″N 76°33′0″E / 9.28333°N 76.55000°E / 9.28333; 76.55000
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Alappuzha
Population (2001)
• Total	18,563
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	689624
Vehicle registration	KL30
Nearest city	Chengannur
Lok Sabha constituency	mavelikkara
Vidhan Sabha constituency	chengannur
Climate	MIXED (Köppen)

Ennakkad is a village in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala.^[1]

Location

Ennakkadu is surrounded by Chennithala, Gramam,Puliyoor, Mavelikkara, Budhanur and mannar. Ennakkad has its own space in the history of kerala - and contributed significantly in the growth of Communism in Kerala. Heritage building - Ennakkadu palace.

Devi Temple

Ennakkadu Devi temple is very famous. The official name of Ennakkad Devi temple is Naluvila Devi Temple. This temple is a family trust now and is managed by the elder members of Kaduvinal Family.This temple was constructed and owned by Srattile family .Srattile is one of the oldest family in Chengannur area.Kaduvinal is one of the sub family of Srattile. The temple festival is on "Bharani" Nakshathram in the Malayalam month of Meenam.

History

Ennakkad as a human settlement, shown an urban characters in the past. Then there was a decline during 80s and 90s. Now again ennakkad is in the path of urbanism.

Geography

It is surrounded by a river, and beautiful green paddy fields. This village still have narrow pedestrian lines with full of shady trees leading to small jungle like" KAVU". All governing offices of Bhudhanoor panchayath like Panchayath office and Village offices are situated in Ennakkad.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Ennakkad had a population of 18563 with 8839 males and 9724 females.^[1] gramam

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