Engandiyur
| Engandiyur ഏങ്ങണ്ടിയൂര് | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Coordinates: 10°30′0″N 76°3′0″E / 10.50000°N 76.05000°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| district | Thrissur |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 22,449 |
| Time zone | IST |
| Schools | 10 |
| Hospitals | 3 |
| Libraries | 8 |
| Wards | 14 |
| Fishing Harbours | 1 |
| Website | http://www.engandiyur.com/ |
Engandiyur is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Location
This village shares borders with Orumanayur Panchayath on the north side and Vadanapilly Panchayath on the south side. On the west side is the Arabian Sea and to the east, Canoli Canal. The native language of Engandiyoor is Malayalam and English.
Economy
Engandiyur is another village much dependent on Persian Gulf countries for income. TIPPU SULTHAN KOTTAThe famous Aayiram Kanni Temple, St. Thomas Church, Pokkulangara Temple, Thirumangalam Temple & St. Lourde Marys Church are located in this panchayat,The famous Elephant Shanmuka Priya Gaja Samrat Chulliparambil Vishnu Shankar ( Height: 305 cm) from this village, and there are also ten schools there; St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, St. Thomas LP School, National Higher Secondary School, Thriumangalm U P School, Paul Chitalapilly Memorial English Medium School, Thirunaarayana UP School, Technical Higher Secondary School, Chettuva and Sree Narayana UP School, and Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan Central School.Nakshathra beach
Engandiyur is well developed in Education, Literacy, Health, Employment and Shelter. Engandiyur won the Swaraj Trophy award for Best Panchayat in Thrissur district twice consecutively (2012-2013 & 2013-2014).[2]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Engandiyur had a population of 22,449 with 10,232 males and 12,217 females.[1]
Hospitals
- Mary Immaculate Hospital,
- M.E.S Hospital
- Well care Hospital
Notable people
This village is well known by its vast literal and cultural features. Many personalities include:
- Ramu Kariat, famous film director, who was noted for National Award winning movie Chemmeen
- Velayudhan Panikkassery, famous historian/writer
- Engandiyur Chandrasekharan, leading lyricist and poet in new era of Malayalam film industry
Others include V S Keraleeyan, notable freedom fighter. Malayala Maharshi also belongs to this village
Transportation
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, Kochi - 65 km distant. The nearest railway stations are at Thrissur (28 km) and Guruvayoor (8 km). NH-17 passes middle through the village and also two parallel roads named east and west Tippu Sulthan roads are there. Also a mini harbour located at north west of the village mainly used for fishing.
References
- 1 2 "Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 2008-12-10.
- ↑ http://lsg.kerala.gov.in/en/SwarajTrophy_en.php
External links
- www.engandiyur.com - A website all about Engandiyur Village/Panchayath