Establishment History

Alangad Block Panchayat • Comprehensive Overview

Alangad, Varapuzha, Kadungalloor & Karumalloor

Comprehensive profile highlighting the historical background, geography, prominent places of worship, industrial and educational institutions across the constituent grama panchayats of Alangad Block.

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Constituent Grama Panchayats Profile

Alangad Grama Panchayat

1. Alangad Grama Panchayat

Spanning 18.35 sq. km, Alangad historically served as the northern frontier of Travancore. Known for its rich agrarian legacy, sugarcane cultivation, and the historic resistance against Tipu Sultan led by Kunjukuttan Pillai.

Key Landmarks & Institutions: Alangad Infant Jesus Church (Koonel Pally), Neerikode Siva Temple, Govt. HSS Kongorppilly.
Varapuzha Grama Panchayat

2. Varapuzha Grama Panchayat

Situated in the delta region of the Periyar River, Varapuzha is surrounded by water on three sides. Historically known as 'Verapopolis', it served as a major center for early Carmelite missionaries in Kerala.

Key Landmarks & Institutions: Mount Carmel Church Varapuzha, St. George Church Puthenpally, Durga Devi Temple, St. George HSS.
Kadungalloor Grama Panchayat

3. Kadungalloor Grama Panchayat

A prominent industrial hub featuring the Moothakunnam-Edayar industrial belt. It is also home to ancient cultural traditions and the legendary Uliyannoor Mahaganapathy Temple associated with Perumthachan.

Key Industries & Institutions: Binani Zinc, CMRL, Narasimhaswamy Temple, Kadungalloor Juma Masjid, Moothakunnam HSS.
Karumalloor Grama Panchayat

4. Karumalloor Grama Panchayat

Nestled along the banks of the Periyar River, Karumalloor is renowned for its agricultural heritage. The name originates from traditional iron-smiths ('Karuvanmar'). It is the birthplace of Travancore's first Chief Minister, Paravur T. K. Narayana Pillai.

Key Landmarks & Institutions: Union Christian College (U.C. College), Carmelgiri Seminary, Purappillikkavu Bhagavathy Temple.