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Kanjirappally

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Kanjirappally
Town
A rainy morning in Kanjirappally town
A rainy morning in Kanjirappally town
Kanjirappally is located in Kerala
Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally
Location in Kerala, India
Kanjirappally is located in India
Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally
Kanjirappally (India)
Coordinates: 9°33′29″N 76°47′14″E / 9.55819°N 76.78717°E / 9.55819; 76.78717
Country India
State Kerala
DistrictKottayam
Government
 • TypePanchayat
Area
 • Total
52.47 km2 (20.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
43,057
 • Density820.6/km2 (2,125/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686507
Telephone code04828
Vehicle registrationKL-34
ClimateTropical monsoon (Köppen)
Nearest citiesKottayam, Thodupuzha, Pala
Lok Sabha constituencyPathanamthitta
Assembly constituencyKanjirappally
Avg. summer temperature31 °C (88 °F)
Avg. winter temperature23 °C (73 °F)

Kanjirappally is a taluk and a major town in Kottayam district of the Indian state of Kerala.[1][2] It is situated about 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of the district headquarters at Kottayam.

Climate

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Kanjirappally has one of the highest numbers of rainy days in Kerala. It receives abundant rainfall from the summer monsoon, winter rains, and northeast monsoon (Thulaam Mazha), resulting in a well-distributed pattern that supports high latex yields from rubber plantations in the region. The average annual rainfall is reported as 4,156 mm.[3]

Transportation

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National Highway (old NH 220: Kollam - Theni now NH 183) connects Kanjirapally to major nearest cities.

The K. K. Road (NH 183: Kollam-Theni) (Kottayam-Kumily Road) connects Kanjirapally to nearby towns like Mundakkayam (16 km or 9.9 mi), Kottayam (38 km or 24 mi), Kuttikkanam (34 km or 21 mi), Kumily (72 km or 45 mi) and Kattappana (55 km or 34 mi).

The nearest international airport is Cochin International Airport in Nedumbassery, the nearest railway station is in Kottayam, Changanacherry and the nearest KSRTC bus station is in Ponkunnam.

On 19 July 2017, the Kerala Government has announced the construction of the 5th International Airport in Kerala, Sabarigiri International Airport at Cheruvally Estate of Harrisons Plantations at Manimala, Erumely, situated at the Border of Kottayam District and Pathanamthitta district to facilitate travel of Sabarimala pilgrims.[4]

Administration

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Kanjirappally assembly constituency is part of Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]

Notable people

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Education

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Schools and colleges in Kanjirappally:

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Kanjirapally (i), Kottayam District, Kerala, India". Kerala Tourism. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Best Places to Visit in Kanjirappally - Kerala Tourism". keralatourism.travel. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Kumar, PK Pradeep. Physiographic Features and Changes in the rainfall pattern of Kerala. Physical Oceanography and meteorology division.
  4. ↑ "Kerala cabinet gives nod to green airport in Kanjirappally to facilitate travel for Sabarimala pilgrims". Firstpost. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "sathya darsanam". https://sathyadarsanam.com/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  6. ↑ "Member Profile". Kerala Legislative Assembly. Kerala Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Rosamma Punnose is no more". Deccan Chronicle. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "റോസ് മേരി". Kerala Women (in Malayalam). Department of Women and Child Development, Kerala state. 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 February 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  9. ↑ "St. Antony's Public School". saps.edu.in. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  10. ↑ "St. Joseph's HS Mundakayam". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  11. ↑ "Introduction". akjmschool.ac.in. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "Know Us Better | About Us | Alfeen's History". alfeenpublicschool.ac.in. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "Campus Location". ajce.in. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  14. ↑ "St. Dominic's College Kanjirapally". St. Dominic's College.
  15. ↑ "C K M H S S Koruthodu". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  16. ↑ "achamma-memorial-higher-secondary-school".
  17. ↑ "Palampadam LPS Chotty". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  18. ↑ "NHA UPS Kanjirappally". sametham.
  19. ↑ "myca-english-medium-school-kanjirapally". https://schoolish.co.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  20. ↑ "ST. DOMINIC'S H S S Kanjirapally". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  21. ↑ "St. Mary's G H S Kanjirappally". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  22. ↑ "Infant Jesus Public School". https://infantjesus.edu.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  23. ↑ "St. Ephrem's LPS Chirackadavu". https://sametham.kite.kerala.gov.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  24. ↑ "Madonna Institute of Electronics Engineering Pvt. ITI". https://www.madonnaiti.com/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  25. ↑ "IHRD". https://www.ihrd.ac.in/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
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