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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2018}}
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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name = Kanamala
| name = Kanamala
| native_name = കണമല
| native_name_lang = ml
| other_name = Pambavalley
| other_name = Pambavalley
| settlement_type = village
| settlement_type = village
| image_skyline = Kanamala pathanamthitta bridge.jpg
| image_skyline = Kanamala pathanamthitta bridge.jpg
| image_alt =
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| image_caption = The new bridge at Kanamala
| image_caption = The new bridge at Kanamala which links Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts
| nickname =
| nickname =
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| pushpin_map = India Kerala
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Kerala, India
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| latd = 9 | latm = 26| lats = 45.43| latNS = N
| longd = 76 | longm = 53| longs = 54.6| longEW = E
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==Etymology==
==Etymology==


The name ''Pambavalley'' derived from two words ''Pamba'' and ''Valley'', which denotes a place situated on the banks of holy [[Pamba River|Pamba river]].
The name ''Pambavalley'' derived from two words ''Pamba'' and ''valley'', which denotes a place situated on the banks of holy [[Pamba River|Pamba river]].


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
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==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
=== Kanamala bridge ===
=== Kanamala bridge ===
There was a causeway linking Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts at Kanamala which was later replaced by the new bridge inaugurated on December 23, 2014, by [[Oomman Chandy]]. The construction cost of the bridge was {{INR}} 7.60 crore. The bridge here is an important landmark of Kanamala, which has two footpaths on either side. It has a length of {{cvt|170|metres}} and width of {{cvt|11.23|metres}}. The bridge is a big relief for thousands of pilgrims and locals who earlier depended on the narrow causeway, which would often create traffic blocks and submerge in Pamba river during heavy rainfalls.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chandy-to-open-kanamala-bridge-on-dec-23/article6671820.ece|title=Chandy to open Kanamala bridge on Dec. 23|last=Correspondent|first=Special|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>
There was a causeway linking Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts at Kanamala which was later replaced by the [[Kanamala Bridge|new bridge]] inaugurated on 23 December 2014, by [[Oomman Chandy]]. The construction cost of the bridge was {{INR}} 7.60 crore. The bridge here is an important landmark of Kanamala, which has two footpaths on either side. It has a length of {{cvt|170|metres}} and width of {{cvt|11.23|metres}}. The bridge is a big relief for thousands of pilgrims and locals who earlier depended on the narrow causeway, which would often create traffic blocks and submerge in Pamba river during heavy rainfalls.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://m.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chandy-to-open-kanamala-bridge-on-dec-23/article6671820.ece|title=Chandy to open Kanamala bridge on Dec. 23|last=Correspondent|first=Special|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>


===St.Mary's Clarist Convent===
===St.Mary's Clarist Convent===
When [[Kanjirappally]] diocese came in to being in 1977, the church authorities were quite aware of the need of having convents in its backward and not easily accessible hilly regions. Hence with great pleasure, Mar Joseph Powathil, the first Bishop of Kanjirappally granted permission to start an FC convent at Kanamala. Thus St. Mary's Clarist Convent came in to existence on 18 June 1978. The house was blessed by Mar Joseph Powathil. A tailoring centre for giving vocational training to the poor girls of the locality started functioning under the guidance of the sisters on July 15, 1978. A nursery school was also started in the same year considering the request of the people around. Now the sisters are active in teaching, parish service, and social welfare activities.
When [[Kanjirappally]] diocese came into being in 1977, the church authorities were quite aware of the need of having convents in its backward and not easily accessible hilly regions. Hence with great pleasure, Mar Joseph Powathil, the first Bishop of Kanjirappally granted permission to start an FC convent at Kanamala. Thus St. Mary's Clarist Convent came into existence on 18 June 1978. The house was blessed by Mar Joseph Powathil. A tailoring centre for giving vocational training to the poor girls of the locality started functioning under the guidance of the sisters on 15 July 1978. A nursery school was also started in the same year considering the request of the people around. Now the sisters are active in teaching, parish service, and social welfare activities.
There is also a St.Thomas Church near to the convent which came into existence in 1956 under the Kanjirappally diocese.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fcckanjirappally.org/home/convent/10415|title=FCC - St.Thomas Province, Kanjirappally|website=www.fcckanjirappally.org|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>
There is also a St. Thomas Church near to the convent which came into existence in 1956 under the Kanjirappally diocese.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fcckanjirappally.org/home/convent/10415|title=FCC - St.Thomas Province, Kanjirappally|website=www.fcckanjirappally.org|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>


== Transport facilities ==
== Transport facilities ==
Kanamala is well connected by both state highway and rural roads. [[Sabarimala]], the famous pilgrim centre is only at a distance of {{cvt|33|km|mi}} from here. Both state-run and private buses operates here. Bus services are commonly from places like [[Mukkoottuthara]], [[Erumely]], [[Koruthodu]], [[Mundakkayam]], [[Changanassery]] and [[Kottayam]]. During Sabarimala pilgrimage, thousands of pilgrims passes through Kanamala via [[Kothamangalam]]-Pamba state highway ([[State Highway 44 (Kerala)|SH-44]]).
Kanamala is connected by both state highway and rural roads. [[Sabarimala]], a pilgrim centre, is {{cvt|33|km|mi}} from there. Both state-run and private buses operates there. Bus services are commonly from places like [[Mukkoottuthara]], [[Erumely]], [[Koruthodu]], [[Mundakkayam]], [[Changanassery]] and [[Kottayam]]. During Sabarimala pilgrimage, thousands of pilgrims passes through Kanamala via [[Neriyamangalam]]-Pamba state highway ([[State Highway 44 (Kerala)|SH-44]]).


=== Kanamala===
During the Mandalam-[[Makaravilakku]] period, many fatal accidents have took place at Kanamala causeway and Attivalavu spots. In the last five years, over 25 persons have lost their lives here. Kanamala had victimed several severe accidents during the recent years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/20-sabarimalabound-pilgrims-injured-near-kanamala/article2746991.ece|title=20 Sabarimala-bound pilgrims injured near Kanamala|last=Correspondent|first=Principal|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2016-12-22}}</ref>
During the Mandalam-[[Makaravilakku]] period, many fatal accidents took place at Kanamala causeway and Attivalavu spots. In the last five years,{{When|date=July 2017}} over 25 persons have died there. Kanamala had victimed several severe and minor accidents during the recent years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/20-sabarimalabound-pilgrims-injured-near-kanamala/article2746991.ece|title=20 Sabarimala-bound pilgrims injured near Kanamala|date=25 December 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=11 November 2018}}</ref>


==Schools and Colleges==
==Schools and Colleges==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]
[[Category:Villages in Kottayam district]]

Latest revision as of 18:20, 30 October 2024

Kanamala
Pambavalley
village
The new bridge at Kanamala which links Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts
The new bridge at Kanamala which links Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts
Kanamala is located in Kerala
Kanamala
Kanamala
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 9°25′20″N 76°56′10″E / 9.42222°N 76.93611°E / 9.42222; 76.93611
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKottayam
Named forKanamla causeway
Government
 • TypePanchayath
 • BodyErumely grama panchayath
Elevation
115 m (377 ft)
Population
 • Total
998
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686510
Area code04828
Vehicle registrationKL-34, KL-62
Nearest citiesErumely, Mukkoottuthara, Koruthodu
Lok Sabha constituencyPathanamthitta
Assembly constituencyPoonjar
ClimateTropical monsoon
Nearest AirportCochin International Airport Limited

Kanamala (/-ˈkʌnəmələ/), commonly known by the name Pambavalley, is a village in Erumely panchayath in Kanjirappally tehsil of Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala.[1] It is situated in the border of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts, but officially recorded as a part of Kottayam district only.

Etymology

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The name Pambavalley derived from two words Pamba and valley, which denotes a place situated on the banks of holy Pamba river.

Economy

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Kanamala is a rural remote hilly area where rubber is the most cultivated crop. Many rubber plantations are located here. People also engages in small scale cultivation of pepper and tapioca.

Landmarks

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Kanamala bridge

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There was a causeway linking Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Districts at Kanamala which was later replaced by the new bridge inaugurated on 23 December 2014, by Oomman Chandy. The construction cost of the bridge was ₹ 7.60 crore. The bridge here is an important landmark of Kanamala, which has two footpaths on either side. It has a length of 170 m (560 ft) and width of 11.23 m (36.8 ft). The bridge is a big relief for thousands of pilgrims and locals who earlier depended on the narrow causeway, which would often create traffic blocks and submerge in Pamba river during heavy rainfalls.[2]

St.Mary's Clarist Convent

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When Kanjirappally diocese came into being in 1977, the church authorities were quite aware of the need of having convents in its backward and not easily accessible hilly regions. Hence with great pleasure, Mar Joseph Powathil, the first Bishop of Kanjirappally granted permission to start an FC convent at Kanamala. Thus St. Mary's Clarist Convent came into existence on 18 June 1978. The house was blessed by Mar Joseph Powathil. A tailoring centre for giving vocational training to the poor girls of the locality started functioning under the guidance of the sisters on 15 July 1978. A nursery school was also started in the same year considering the request of the people around. Now the sisters are active in teaching, parish service, and social welfare activities. There is also a St. Thomas Church near to the convent which came into existence in 1956 under the Kanjirappally diocese.[3]

Transport facilities

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Kanamala is connected by both state highway and rural roads. Sabarimala, a pilgrim centre, is 33 km (21 mi) from there. Both state-run and private buses operates there. Bus services are commonly from places like Mukkoottuthara, Erumely, Koruthodu, Mundakkayam, Changanassery and Kottayam. During Sabarimala pilgrimage, thousands of pilgrims passes through Kanamala via Neriyamangalam-Pamba state highway (SH-44).

Kanamala

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During the Mandalam-Makaravilakku period, many fatal accidents took place at Kanamala causeway and Attivalavu spots. In the last five years,[when?] over 25 persons have died there. Kanamala had victimed several severe and minor accidents during the recent years.[4]

Schools and Colleges

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  • ST.Thomas U.P School, Kanamala
  • San Thome H.S.S, Kanamala[5]
  • M.E.S College, Mukkoottuthara

Nearby places

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References

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  1. ^ "Pampavalley, Erumeli Panchayat, Kottayam District, Kerala, India | Kerala Tourism". www.keralatourism.org. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  2. ^ Correspondent, Special. "Chandy to open Kanamala bridge on Dec. 23". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 December 2016. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "FCC - St.Thomas Province, Kanjirappally". www.fcckanjirappally.org. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  4. ^ "20 Sabarimala-bound pilgrims injured near Kanamala". The Hindu. 25 December 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2018.
  5. ^ "A Complete List of CBSE Affiliated Schools in India & Abroad". iCBSE. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
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