Thrikkannamangal Explained

Thrikkannamangal
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:8.9885°N 76.7762°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kollam
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kottarakara
Blank2 Name Sec1:Lok Sabha constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:Mavelikkara

Thrikkannamangal is a village located in the tehsil of Kottarakara in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.[1]

Etymology

The town derives its name from the direction in which the kings of old, standing in their palace, would face in the morning. Kottarakara, a city in Kerala, is so named because it once housed the kings' "kottaram," or palace. The town is home to people of diverse faiths and political views.

Demographics

The town has a significant presence of both Hindus and Christians. While the Muslim population is notable, it is smaller compared to the Hindu and Christian communities. Political support in the area is largely divided between the Congress and Communist parties.

Educational institutions

Attractions

Thrikkannamangal is home to a Kathakali museum located at Thottam Junction. Kathakali, a traditional dance form, originated in Kerala.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thrikkannamangal Pin Code Postal Code (Zip Code) of Thrikkannamangal, Kollam, Kerala, India . 2022-10-12 . www.indiatvnews.com.