Mundancavu | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 9°19′54″N 76°36′19.5″E / 9.33167°N 76.605417°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
Region | South India |
District | Alappuzha |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 28,570 |
Languages | |
• Official | English, Malayalam, Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 689121 |
Landline code | 0479 |
Vehicle registration | KL-30 & KL-4 |
Nearest city | Chengannur |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chengannur |
Mundankavu is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Chengannur in Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It lies on the banks of the river Pampa. It is known as Vadakekkara which is situated on the northern banks of River Pampa
Historically, Chengannur village was ruled by "Vanjipuzha Chiefs". The "Vanjipuzha Principality" Palace situated near the river Pamba was located here before it was destroyed. The Vanjipuzha chief are descendants of early rulers of chengannur "Vanchipura Thampurans" .The palace had close architectural similarities to that of Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple. They were Kshatriyas of Nair origin. Venad queens, some of the Kupaka women from the Ay family of Kizhperur settled here to be married by the Madampi of Vanjipuzha in the reign of . [1] Velu Thampi Dalawa before escaping to Mannadi was sheltered by Vanjipuzha Madhom in Adoor. Vanjipuzha Chief has a relevant position in the history of Travancore and they had the right to sit along with the Maharaja of Travancore. They were appointed protectors of the temples at Vaikom and Chengannur. [2]
Mundancavu | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 9°19′54″N 76°36′19.5″E / 9.33167°N 76.605417°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
Region | South India |
District | Alappuzha |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 28,570 |
Languages | |
• Official | English, Malayalam, Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 ( IST) |
PIN | 689121 |
Landline code | 0479 |
Vehicle registration | KL-30 & KL-4 |
Nearest city | Chengannur |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Chengannur |
Mundankavu is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Chengannur in Alappuzha district, Kerala, India. It lies on the banks of the river Pampa. It is known as Vadakekkara which is situated on the northern banks of River Pampa
Historically, Chengannur village was ruled by "Vanjipuzha Chiefs". The "Vanjipuzha Principality" Palace situated near the river Pamba was located here before it was destroyed. The Vanjipuzha chief are descendants of early rulers of chengannur "Vanchipura Thampurans" .The palace had close architectural similarities to that of Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple. They were Kshatriyas of Nair origin. Venad queens, some of the Kupaka women from the Ay family of Kizhperur settled here to be married by the Madampi of Vanjipuzha in the reign of . [1] Velu Thampi Dalawa before escaping to Mannadi was sheltered by Vanjipuzha Madhom in Adoor. Vanjipuzha Chief has a relevant position in the history of Travancore and they had the right to sit along with the Maharaja of Travancore. They were appointed protectors of the temples at Vaikom and Chengannur. [2]