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'''Punthalathazham''' (പുന്തലത്താഴം)[Geography: 8°53'43"N 76°38'21"E]<ref>Wikimapia.org/247518/Punthalathazham-Junction</ref> is a landlocked neighbourhood of the city of [[Kollam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]]. It is located around six kilometres east of the core [[Kollam|Kollam (Quilon)]] city towards Kannanalloor (on [[Kollam]]-Kannanalloor-[[Ayoor]] road).
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[[File:Meenakshi Vilasam Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School, Peroor.jpg|thumb| [[M V Govt. V H S S Peroor, Kollam]] spread over two acres. ]]
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[[File:Peroor sree meenakshi temple punthalathazham.JPG|thumb|right|Peroor Sree Meenakshi temple]]
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[[File:Mangalathu temple.JPG|thumb|right|Sree Mangalathu Mahalakshmi Temple]]
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[[File:Punthalathazham perumkulam ela.JPG|thumb|right|Green vastness of Perumkulam paddy field]]
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'''Punthalathazham''' is a landlocked neighbourhood of the city of [[Kollam]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Kerala]]. It is located around six kilometres east of the core [[Kollam|Kollam (Quilon)]] city towards Kannanalloor (on [[Kollam]]-Kannanalloor-[[Ayoor]] road).
This place has a little geographical importance and serves as the tail boundary of [[Kollam Municipal Corporation]].
This place has a little geographical importance and serves as the tail boundary of [[Kollam Municipal Corporation]].
Inhabitants belong to working and middle classes.
Inhabitants belong to working and middle classes.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
There is a story for giving this name to the place. In olden days when people travel from distant places this junction is used as a resting point at night, and they used to get their supper from a rich and aristocratic family called 'Punthala'. In Malayalam language 'Athazham' means ''supper''. Thus, the name punthala + athazham = punthalathazham.
There is a story for giving this name to the place. In olden days when people travel from distant places this junction is used as a resting point at night, and they used to get their supper from a rich and aristocratic family called 'Punthala'. In Malayalam language {{transl|ml|athazham}} means "supper". Thus, the name {{transl|ml|punthala}} + {{transl|ml|athazham}} = Punthalathazham.


== Topology ==
== Topology ==
[[File:Punthalathazham road map.jpg|thumb|Road Map of Punthalathazham]]
[[File:Punthalathazham road map.jpg|thumb|Road Map of Punthalathazham]]
Punthalathazham is in Kollam Taluk and comes under Vadakkevila Village having population under 5000.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |accessdate=2001}}</ref> One 50-feet height ''elevated concrete Water Tank'' is a major landmark in Punthalathazham Junction. One could stand on a higher spot and enjoy the sight of the whole village.
Punthalathazham is in Kollam Taluk and comes under Vadakkevila Village having population under 5000.<ref name="censusindia">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx|title=Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above |publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India |date=2001}}</ref> One 50-feet height ''elevated concrete Water Tank'' is a major landmark in Punthalathazham Junction. One could stand on a higher spot and enjoy the sight of the whole village.


Punthalathazham is surrounded by several small satellite villages: Palathara in the south, No.2 Junction in the west, Peroor in the north and Decent Junction in the east.
Punthalathazham is surrounded by several small satellite villages: Palathara in the south, No.2 Junction in the west, Peroor in the north and Decent Junction in the east.
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== Government Offices ==
== Government Offices ==
*Veterinary Hospital
*Veterinary Hospital
*Vadakkevila KrishiBhavan[Agricultural Office]
*Vadakkevila KrishiBhavan (agricultural office)
*Ayathil Electrical Section
*Ayathil Electrical Section


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Punthalathazham housed many small-scale producers like Agro Trade International (cashew nut trading), Amrutha Trading Company (supply pencil slats), Santha Cashew Factory, Image Office Automation (marketing Canon products), Saindhava books publishers etc.
Punthalathazham housed many small-scale producers like Agro Trade International (cashew nut trading), Amrutha Trading Company (supply pencil slats), Santha Cashew Factory, Image Office Automation (marketing Canon products), Saindhava books publishers etc.
Punthalathazham also has brick factories and saw mills.
Punthalathazham also has brick factories and sawmills.


== Education ==
== Education ==
Punthalathazham has an average literacy rate of 94.7%.
Punthalathazham has an average literacy rate of 94.7%.
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M.V.G.V.H.S.S is one of the oldest schools in Kollam district. Over thousand, students are studying in this school. Students gaining entry can complete their pre-university (plus-two) exams and attend the graduation courses of universities. School comes under Kundara educational sub-district. M.V.G.V.H.S.S was situated near Peroor Karunallur Bhagavathi Temple in the name Kalluvilla Pvt School. In 1944, it was under Y.M.V.A Library. Kunjan Pillai was the manager and H.M. Hereafter, school undertaken by Damodaran Pillai. His role was as an acting assistant. Narayana Pillai was willing to provide a place for the school near Peroor Meenakshi temple. Since then, it has been known as Meenakshi Vilasam school. In 1947, school comes under Kerala Government. After 19&nbsp;years, it was raised to high school. In 1974 June, the school was divided into M.V.G.L.P.S and M.V.G.V.H.S. Now this school boasts vocational (since 1993) and non-vocational higher secondary (since 2000). S.M.D School (Sree Meenakshi Devasam)-Peroor, St Jude high School-Mukhathala, S.N public school-Vadakkevila and Navdeep Public School-Vettilathazham, are other well-known educational institutions with high-quality standards and more productivity. Main colleges around Punthalathazham are: [[T.K.M. College of Engineering|T.K.M College of Engineering]],T.K.M.College of Arts & Science, S.N College, Fathima Matha College, Younus College of Engineering, [[College of Engineering, Perumon|Perumon Engineering College]], [[Sree Narayana Poly (S.N.Poly) Technic College (S.N.P.T.C)|S.N Polytechnic]]-Kottiyam, N.S.S College-Kottiyam, N.S Memorial Nursing School-Palathara etc. Scores of parallel tutorials are also there.


==Temples==
=== M.V.Govt.V.H.S.S(Meenakshi Vilasam Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School,Peroor) ===
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[[File:Meenakshi Vilasam Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School, Peroor.jpg|thumb| [[M V Govt. V H S S Peroor, Kollam]] spread over two acres. ]]

M.V.G.V.H.S.S is one of the oldest schools in Kollam district. Over thousand, students are studying in this school. Students gaining entry can complete their pre-university (plus-two) exams and attend the graduation courses of universities. School comes under Kundara educational sub-district.

==== History of Meenakshi Vilasam School ====
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M.V.G.V.H.S.S was situated near Peroor Karunallur Bhagavathi Temple in the name Kalluvilla Pvt School. In 1944, it was under Y.M.V.A Library. Kunjan Pillai was the manager and H.M. Hereafter, school undertaken by Damodaran Pillai. His role was as an acting assistant. Narayana Pillai was willing to provide a place for the school near Peroor Meenakshi temple. Since then, it has been known as Meenakshi Vilasam school. In 1947, school comes under Kerala Government. After 19&nbsp;years, it was raised to high school. In 1974 June, school was divided into M.V.G.L.P.S and M.V.G.V.H.S. Now this school boasts vocational (since 1993) and non-vocational higher secondary (since 2000).

S.M.D School (Sree Meenakshi Devasam)-Peroor, St Jude high School-Mukhathala, S.N public school-Vadakkevila and Navdeep Public School-Vettilathazham, are other well-known educational institutions with high-quality standards and more productivity.

Main colleges around Punthalathazham are: [[T.K.M. College of Engineering|T.K.M College of Engineering]], S.N College, Fathima Matha College, Younus College of Engineering, [[College of Engineering, Perumon|Perumon Engineering College]], [[Sree Narayana Poly (S.N.Poly) Technic College (S.N.P.T.C)|S.N Polytechnic]]-Kottiyam, N.S.S College-Kottiyam, N.S Memorial Nursing School-Palathara etc.

Scores of parallel tutorials are also there.

==Amenities==
;Hospital
N.S Hospital,<ref>http://www.nshospital.org/</ref> Travancore Medical College (medicity)<ref>http://www.travancoremedicalcollege.com/</ref> and Meditrina are the hospitals in the vicinity.

;Police
Eravipuram Police Station

;Electricity
Punthalathazham has a 110 KV Ayathil substation to cater for the demands of the industry and homes. Almost every home is electrified. KSEB has a mobile repair unit in Punthalathazham. This greatly reduced supply destruction due to failure of overhead supply lines, also ensured speedy resolution of customer complaints.

; Telephone/Internet
BSNL and Asianet are the broadband internet providers in Punthalathazham and provides 2 Mbit/s connections at Rs 250/- per month. Airtel, Vodatfone, Idea, BSNL and Tata Indicom provide mobile phone services.

==Religion==
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[[File:Peroor sree meenakshi temple punthalathazham.JPG|thumb|right|Peroor Sree Meenakshi temple]]
Most of the inhabitants in Punthalathazham are Hindus. People are living in harmony, and any religious violence is unheard of.
Most of the inhabitants in Punthalathazham are Hindus. People are living in harmony, and any religious violence is unheard of.


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Sree Meenakshi Temple<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sreemeenakshidevaswom.com/ |title=Peroor Sree Meenakshi Temple |access-date=2011-12-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406093845/http://sreemeenakshidevaswom.com/ |archive-date=2012-04-06 }}</ref> (chettinada-പുത്തന്‍ നട) is a famous old temple situated near Punthalathazham at Peroor. Durga Devi is the main deity of this temple. However, Krishna has an equally important presence in the temple. Pooyam Maholsavam is the main festival in this temple. Temple-car procession on these days attracts tens of thousands of people.
=== Peroor sree meenakshi temple ===

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Sree meenakshi temple<ref>http://sreemeenakshidevaswom.com/</ref> (chettinada-പുത്തന്‍ നട) is a famous old temple situated near Punthalathazham at Peroor. Durga Devi is the main deity of this temple. However, Krishna has an equally important presence in the temple.Pooyam Maholsavam is the main festival in this temple. Temple-car procession on these days attracts tens of thousands of people.

=== Mangalathu temple ===
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[[File:Mangalathu temple.JPG|thumb|right|Sree Mangalathu Mahalakshmi Temple]]
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Mangalathu temple (മംഗലത്ത് നട) '''[http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/49823771?access_key=key-17488a81ia7ap3v83r3k Mangalathu temple]'''<ref>http://mangalathutemple.com</ref> is another old temple situated at Punthalathazham. The temple is famous for the Makayiram Maholsavam. Pooyam Maholsavam starts two days after the end of Makayiram Maholsavam. People belonging to all castes and communities participate in the festival.


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Mangalathu temple (മംഗലത്ത് നട) '''[https://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/49823771?access_key=key-17488a81ia7ap3v83r3k Mangalathu temple]'''<ref>http://mangalathutemple.com {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111020192353/http://mangalathutemple.com/ |date=2011-10-20 }}</ref> is another old temple situated at Punthalathazham. The temple is famous for the Makayiram Maholsavam. Pooyam Maholsavam starts two days after the end of Makayiram Maholsavam. People belonging to all castes and communities participate in the festival.
=== Kilikolloor Kizhakkekara Muslim Jama-Ath ===


Kattavila masjid (Kilikolloor palli) is a prominent mosque in the area. Kilikolloor palli and Meenakshi temple are situated close to each other. The mosque and temple are separated by Meenakshi Vilasam school. The co-existence of these two centers of worship of different religions is quite unique and is a standing example of the religious tolerance and harmony. The Friday prayers at the mosque are attended by a fairly high number of people.
Kattavila masjid (Kilikolloor palli) is a prominent mosque in the area. Kilikolloor palli and Meenakshi temple are situated close to each other. The mosque and temple are separated by Meenakshi Vilasam school. The co-existence of these two centers of worship of different religions is quite unique and is a standing example of the religious tolerance and harmony. The Friday prayers at the mosque are attended by a fairly high number of people.
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== Politics ==
== Politics ==
[[File:Eravipuram.jpg|thumb|Eravipuram constituency in Kollam district]]
[[File:Eravipuram.jpg|thumb|Eravipuram constituency in Kollam district]]
Communist Party and Congress Party dominate regional politics. Punthalathazham is in Vadakkevila zone of Kollam corporation and is under [[Eravipuram]] constituency. Peoples been selected by them are,
CPI(M) is the major political party here. Congress and BJP is used to create their marks often with the support of majority caste organizations. Punthalathazham is in Vadakkevila zone of Kollam corporation and is under [[Eravipuram]] constituency. Peoples been selected by them are,
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| 1 || [[N. Peethambara Kurup]] || Kollam Lok Sabha || MP || 2009-2014 || INC || UDF
| 1 || [[N. Peethambara Kurup]] || Kollam Lok Sabha || MP || 2009-2014 || INC || UDF
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| 2 || A.A. Azeez || Eravipuram LAC || MLA || 2011-2016 || RSP || LDF
| 2 || [[A. A. Aziz]] || Eravipuram LAC || MLA || 2011-2016 || RSP || LDF
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| 3 || S.Bindu || Kollam Corporation || Councillor || 2010-2015 || INC || UDF
| 3 || S.Bindu || Kollam Corporation || Councillor || 2010-2015 || INC || UDF
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| 4 || N.K. Premachandran || Kollam Lok Sabha || MP || 2014-Incumbent || RSP || UDF
| 4 || [[N.K. Premachandran]] || Kollam Lok Sabha || MP || 2014-Incumbent || RSP || UDF
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| 5 || Satheesh.S || Kollam Corporation || Councillor || 2015-Incumbent || CPI || LDF
| 5 || Satheesh.S || Kollam Corporation || Councillor || 2015-2020 || CPI || LDF
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| 6 || M Noushad || Eravipuram LAC || MLA || 2016-Incumbent || CPI(M) || LDF
| 6 ||[[M. Noushad]]|| Eravipuram LAC || MLA || 2016-Incumbent || CPI(M) || LDF
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| 7 ||V.Priji||Kollam Corporation||Councillor||2020-Incumbent|| CPI || LDF
|}
|}


== Transport ==
== Transport ==
[[Trivandrum International airport]] is the nearest airport. The nearest railway stations are Kilikkollur Station (Kollam-Tenkasi route) and Kollam Junction (Trivandrum-Ernakulam route). Private and [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|K.S.R.T.C]] bus services to nearby towns are available regularly.
[[Trivandrum International airport]] is the nearest airport. The nearest railway stations are Kilikkollur Station (Kollam-Tenkasi route) and Kollam Junction (Trivandrum-Ernakulam route). Private and [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|K.S.R.T.C]] bus services to nearby towns are available regularly.
Choorankal bridge, connecting Punthalathazham & Kollam bypass, is situated in between Palathara & Punthalathazham wards. Choorankal river carries water of Perumkulam, Peroor & Padanilam paddy fields.
Choorankal bridge, connecting Punthalathazham & Kollam bypass, is situated in between Palathara & Punthalathazham wards. Choorankal river carries water of Perumkulam, Peroor and Padanilam paddy fields.
[[File:Choorankal Punthalathazham bridge.jpg|thumb|Choorankal-Punthalathazham bridge]]
[[File:Choorankal Punthalathazham bridge.jpg|thumb|Choorankal-Punthalathazham bridge]]


==Tourist attractions==
== Residents associations ==
Punthalathazham is a part of Kollam Corporation and has many residents associations like,
*Siva Nagar
*Pulari Nagar
*Mangalathu Nagar
*Punthalathazham Nagar
*Tagore Nagar
*Meenakshi Nagar
*Souhrada Nagar
*Perunkulam Nagar

== Cultural Organizations ==
[[File:Punthalathazham open stage.jpg|thumb|Open stage with yard interlocking at Punthalathazham junction surrounded by Bus stop, Pump house & water tank]]
*YMVA Library and Reading room (ESTD 1936)
*Nava Kairali Sports & Arts
*Swadeshabhimani
*Yuvasangamam Kalasamskarika Samithi
*Saindhava Books

== Trivia ==


=== ''Rookery Of Crows'' ===
=== ''Rookery Of Crows'' ===
Crow Colony is the nickname of Punthalathazham.We can see a rookery of crows in this region. It is best known as the site of crows. In between 6.00 P.M and 6.00 A.M, you can see as much as hundred times more crows than that of the entire human population here. Punthalathazham is an important hub for crows. Crows are the iconic symbol of Punthalathazham.
Crow Colony is the nickname of Punthalathazham. We can see a rookery of crows in this region. It is best known as the site of crows. In between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., you can see as many as one hundred times more crows than that of the entire human population here. Punthalathazham is an important hub for crows. Crows are the iconic symbol of Punthalathazham.


=== ''Pachakulam'' ===
=== ''Pachakulam'' ===
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=== ''Indilayappan Kavu '' ===
=== ''Indilayappan Kavu '' ===
[[File:Ayathil indilayappan kavu.JPG|thumb|right|Ayathil Indilayappan Kavu- located in a pristine 3 acres]]
[[File:Ayathil indilayappan kavu.JPG|thumb|right|Ayathil Indilayappan Kavu- located in a pristine 3 acres]]
Indilayappan Kavu (ഇണ്ടിളയപ്പന്‍ കാവ്‌) -also known as Vellayappan Kavu- is a part of Indilayappan temple where the deity is lord Sankara Narayanan, an incarnation of lord Siva and lord Vishnu. The Kavu is owned and protected by Pulinthanathu family. This sacred grove has a legacy of more than 400&nbsp;years and is located about 100&nbsp;meters from Ayathil junction on Kollam-Kannanalloor road. It is kept in its virgin style with hundreds of trees and herb species usually found in rain forests. Nature has blessed this grove with a natural stream on its north eastern side, keeping it evergreen and an abode of different snakes, birds and thousands of bats. All religious rites and rituals like Sarpa Bali, Noorum Palum and Kalamezhuthum Paattum are performed every year apart from conducting Aayilyam Pooja on all Aayilyam Nakshathram (star).
Indilayappan Kavu (ഇണ്ടിളയപ്പന്‍ കാവ്‌) -also known as Vellayappan Kavu- is a part of Indilayappan temple where the deity is Lord Sankara Narayanan, an incarnation of Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. The Kavu is owned and protected by Pulinthanathu family. This sacred grove has a legacy of more than 400&nbsp;years and is located about 100&nbsp;meters from Ayathil junction on Kollam-Kannanalloor road. It is kept in its virgin style with hundreds of trees and herb species usually found in rain forests. Nature has blessed this grove with a natural stream on its north eastern side, keeping it evergreen and an abode of different snakes, birds and thousands of bats. All religious rites and rituals like Sarpa Bali, Noorum Palum and Kalamezhuthum Paattum are performed every year apart from conducting Aayilyam Pooja on all Aayilyam Nakshathram (star).
This sacred Grove has a lot of botanical importance and protects the bio-diversity of the surrounding places.
This sacred grove has a lot of botanical importance and protects the bio-diversity of the surrounding places.


===Vadakkevila Temple===
== Nearest places of interest ==
The Vadakkevila Koonambaikulam (വലിയകൂനംബായ്കുളം) temple is very near, a walkable distance. Deity there is a Goddess, named 'Koonambaikulathu Amma'.
The Vadakkevila Koonambaikulam (വലിയകൂനംബായ്കുളം) temple is very near, a walkable distance. Deity there is a Goddess, named 'Koonambaikulathu Amma'.


=== Mukathala Murari (SreeKrishna) Temple ===
=== Mukathala Murari (SreeKrishna) Temple ===
[[Mukhathala]] Murari Temple (മുരാരി അമ്പലം-SreeKrishna Temple) is located about 1 K.M from Punthalathazham junction. Murari Temple (main deity is Lord Vishnu) is the very famous place of worship in Quilon. Vishnu is known as Murari as a daemon named Muran was killed by him. The last uthsavam (festival) of a Malayalam year in the entire Kerala takes place here. Mukhathala Murari temple is one of the single idols-worship temples in Kerala. Many foreigners are attracted by its architecture. ''Kalabham ''(കളഭം) is the main ceremony conducted every year in this temple. Thiruvithamkoor devaswom board is the supervisor of this temple.
[[Mukhathala]] Murari Temple (മുരാരി അമ്പലം-SreeKrishna Temple) is located about 1&nbsp;km from Punthalathazham junction. Murari Temple (main deity is Lord Vishnu) is the very famous place of worship in Quilon. Vishnu is known as Murari as a daemon named Muran was killed by him. The last uthsavam (festival) of a Malayalam year in the entire Kerala takes place here. Mukhathala Murari temple is one of the single idols-worship temples in Kerala. Many foreigners are attracted by its architecture. ''Kalabham ''(കളഭം) is the main ceremony conducted every year in this temple. Thiruvithamkoor devaswom board is the supervisor of this temple.


Offices of the Vadakkevila Village Office, Kilikolloor Post Office (Pin Code 691004) and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd, are around Punthalathazham. Other offices include Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd (value addition unit), CPI(M) Kollam east area committee office, etc.
Offices of the Vadakkevila Village Office, Kilikolloor Post Office (Pin Code 691004) and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd, are around Punthalathazham. Other offices include Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd (value addition unit), CPI(M) Kollam east area committee office, etc.
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Major townships around Punthalathazham are Kottiyam, Chinnakada, Kannanalloor and Kundara. A proposed Kollam Technopark at Kundara has given a new glimpse of hope to the people.
Major townships around Punthalathazham are Kottiyam, Chinnakada, Kannanalloor and Kundara. A proposed Kollam Technopark at Kundara has given a new glimpse of hope to the people.


==Environmental issues==
== Problems Facing ==
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[[File:Punthalathazham perumkulam ela.JPG|thumb|right|Green vastness of Perumkulam paddy field]]
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''Perumkulam Ela'' is the main paddy field spread across (North-South) Punthalathazham. However, earth-filling (paddy field reclamation) is a major problem and no action have been taken to promote rice production in these fields. Lack of a good drainage system leads to water logging in these fields. There are large areas of paddy cultivation rendered useless without activity. The people are on their way to victimization of consumerism.

Pace of development of Punthalathazham is slow.

== In the News ==
LTTE supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran had a direct blood relationship (cousin) with a 76-year-old cashew industry worker in Punthalathazham named Janakiamma. In 1991, she exposed in police custody.

2002–2003 budget of the Kollam corporation makes an allocation for the open air auditorium at Punthalathazham Junction.


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''Perumkulam Ela'' is the main paddy field spread across (North-South) Punthalathazham. However, earth-filling (paddy field reclamation) is a major problem and no action have been taken to promote rice production in these fields. Lack of a good drainage system leads to water logging in these fields. There are large areas of paddy cultivation rendered useless without activity. The people are on their way to victimization of consumerism. Pace of development of Punthalathazham is slow.
In 2011, chopping of a big banyan tree at Ayathil junction faced many protests and had no real reason to do it.
IMORTANT PERSONALITIES: K.R.Gopinadhan Nair, President Y.M.V.A Library and reading room,P.K.SudhakaranPillaiFashion textiles,Jayapalan Pillai former Deputy mayor,SreedharanPillai Rtd. Special Secretary to govt. , Sudharsanan Pillai Rtd. Additional Secretary to govt. Arjunan Pillai Deputy General Manager K.F.C, p. k. Balachandran pillai writer and Rtd. deputy commissioner, sales tax,


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Punthalathazham
Punthalathaazham
Neighbourhood
Punthalathazham Junction(in 2011) seen from East(top) and West(bottom)
Punthalathazham Junction(in 2011) seen from East(top) and West(bottom)
Coordinates: 8°53′43″N 76°38′21″E / 8.89528°N 76.63917°E / 8.89528; 76.63917
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Government
 • TypeMunicipal corporation
 • BodyKollam Municipal Corporation(KMC)[1]
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691004
Telephone code0474
Vehicle registrationKL-02
Nearest cityChinnakkada
Lok Sabha constituencyKollam
Civic agencyKollam Corporation
ClimateMin 22.4 °C - Max 36 °C (Köppen)
M V Govt. V H S S Peroor, Kollam spread over two acres.
Peroor Sree Meenakshi temple
Sree Mangalathu Mahalakshmi Temple
Green vastness of Perumkulam paddy field

Punthalathazham is a landlocked neighbourhood of the city of Kollam in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located around six kilometres east of the core Kollam (Quilon) city towards Kannanalloor (on Kollam-Kannanalloor-Ayoor road). This place has a little geographical importance and serves as the tail boundary of Kollam Municipal Corporation. Inhabitants belong to working and middle classes.

Etymology

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There is a story for giving this name to the place. In olden days when people travel from distant places this junction is used as a resting point at night, and they used to get their supper from a rich and aristocratic family called 'Punthala'. In Malayalam language athazham means "supper". Thus, the name punthala + athazham = Punthalathazham.

Topology

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Road Map of Punthalathazham

Punthalathazham is in Kollam Taluk and comes under Vadakkevila Village having population under 5000.[2] One 50-feet height elevated concrete Water Tank is a major landmark in Punthalathazham Junction. One could stand on a higher spot and enjoy the sight of the whole village.

Punthalathazham is surrounded by several small satellite villages: Palathara in the south, No.2 Junction in the west, Peroor in the north and Decent Junction in the east.

The terrain is flat.

Climate

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Punthalathazham has a moderate climate, with heavy rains during June–August due to the southwest monsoon. Winter starts from December and continues until February. In summer, the temperature rises to a maximum of 35 °C and 25 °C in the winters. Annual average rainfall is 310 cm.

Government Offices

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  • Veterinary Hospital
  • Vadakkevila KrishiBhavan (agricultural office)
  • Ayathil Electrical Section

Public Facilities

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Y.M.V.A Library

The main centers of public activity in Punthalathazham consist of a library, a bus station and a market. The Y. M. V. A. Library was established in 1936. It is one of the oldest libraries in Kollam district registered under Thiruvithamkoor library council. The name of the bus stop itself is Punthalathazham Junction.

  • SNDP Branch
  • Milma Society- Estd in 1993

Recently, Kudumbasree units are added to the community.

Economy

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The people of Punthalathazham are generally employed in the service and private sectors. Others are daily earners. A large number of women work in cashew factories.

The primary crops are coconut and banana supports the economy.

Punthalathazham housed many small-scale producers like Agro Trade International (cashew nut trading), Amrutha Trading Company (supply pencil slats), Santha Cashew Factory, Image Office Automation (marketing Canon products), Saindhava books publishers etc. Punthalathazham also has brick factories and sawmills.

Education

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Punthalathazham has an average literacy rate of 94.7%. M.V.G.V.H.S.S is one of the oldest schools in Kollam district. Over thousand, students are studying in this school. Students gaining entry can complete their pre-university (plus-two) exams and attend the graduation courses of universities. School comes under Kundara educational sub-district. M.V.G.V.H.S.S was situated near Peroor Karunallur Bhagavathi Temple in the name Kalluvilla Pvt School. In 1944, it was under Y.M.V.A Library. Kunjan Pillai was the manager and H.M. Hereafter, school undertaken by Damodaran Pillai. His role was as an acting assistant. Narayana Pillai was willing to provide a place for the school near Peroor Meenakshi temple. Since then, it has been known as Meenakshi Vilasam school. In 1947, school comes under Kerala Government. After 19 years, it was raised to high school. In 1974 June, the school was divided into M.V.G.L.P.S and M.V.G.V.H.S. Now this school boasts vocational (since 1993) and non-vocational higher secondary (since 2000). S.M.D School (Sree Meenakshi Devasam)-Peroor, St Jude high School-Mukhathala, S.N public school-Vadakkevila and Navdeep Public School-Vettilathazham, are other well-known educational institutions with high-quality standards and more productivity. Main colleges around Punthalathazham are: T.K.M College of Engineering,T.K.M.College of Arts & Science, S.N College, Fathima Matha College, Younus College of Engineering, Perumon Engineering College, S.N Polytechnic-Kottiyam, N.S.S College-Kottiyam, N.S Memorial Nursing School-Palathara etc. Scores of parallel tutorials are also there.

Temples

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Most of the inhabitants in Punthalathazham are Hindus. People are living in harmony, and any religious violence is unheard of.

Sree Meenakshi Temple[3] (chettinada-പുത്തന്‍ നട) is a famous old temple situated near Punthalathazham at Peroor. Durga Devi is the main deity of this temple. However, Krishna has an equally important presence in the temple. Pooyam Maholsavam is the main festival in this temple. Temple-car procession on these days attracts tens of thousands of people.

Mangalathu temple (മംഗലത്ത് നട) Mangalathu temple[4] is another old temple situated at Punthalathazham. The temple is famous for the Makayiram Maholsavam. Pooyam Maholsavam starts two days after the end of Makayiram Maholsavam. People belonging to all castes and communities participate in the festival.

Kattavila masjid (Kilikolloor palli) is a prominent mosque in the area. Kilikolloor palli and Meenakshi temple are situated close to each other. The mosque and temple are separated by Meenakshi Vilasam school. The co-existence of these two centers of worship of different religions is quite unique and is a standing example of the religious tolerance and harmony. The Friday prayers at the mosque are attended by a fairly high number of people.

Politics

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Eravipuram constituency in Kollam district

CPI(M) is the major political party here. Congress and BJP is used to create their marks often with the support of majority caste organizations. Punthalathazham is in Vadakkevila zone of Kollam corporation and is under Eravipuram constituency. Peoples been selected by them are,

Sl.no Winner Constituency Position Held In Office Political Party Front
1 N. Peethambara Kurup Kollam Lok Sabha MP 2009-2014 INC UDF
2 A. A. Aziz Eravipuram LAC MLA 2011-2016 RSP LDF
3 S.Bindu Kollam Corporation Councillor 2010-2015 INC UDF
4 N.K. Premachandran Kollam Lok Sabha MP 2014-Incumbent RSP UDF
5 Satheesh.S Kollam Corporation Councillor 2015-2020 CPI LDF
6 M. Noushad Eravipuram LAC MLA 2016-Incumbent CPI(M) LDF
7 V.Priji Kollam Corporation Councillor 2020-Incumbent CPI LDF

Transport

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Trivandrum International airport is the nearest airport. The nearest railway stations are Kilikkollur Station (Kollam-Tenkasi route) and Kollam Junction (Trivandrum-Ernakulam route). Private and K.S.R.T.C bus services to nearby towns are available regularly. Choorankal bridge, connecting Punthalathazham & Kollam bypass, is situated in between Palathara & Punthalathazham wards. Choorankal river carries water of Perumkulam, Peroor and Padanilam paddy fields.

Choorankal-Punthalathazham bridge

Tourist attractions

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Rookery Of Crows

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Crow Colony is the nickname of Punthalathazham. We can see a rookery of crows in this region. It is best known as the site of crows. In between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., you can see as many as one hundred times more crows than that of the entire human population here. Punthalathazham is an important hub for crows. Crows are the iconic symbol of Punthalathazham.

Pachakulam

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Pachakulam (green pond) is a pond in Punthalathazham, having beautiful light green color in all seasons. Technically, it is due to the presence of a rare African payal. It is being used as arattukulam (മംഗലത്ത് നട ആറാട്ട് കുളം) of Mangalathu Temple. Fishes like Varaal and Kaari are found in this pond.

Indilayappan Kavu

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Ayathil Indilayappan Kavu- located in a pristine 3 acres

Indilayappan Kavu (ഇണ്ടിളയപ്പന്‍ കാവ്‌) -also known as Vellayappan Kavu- is a part of Indilayappan temple where the deity is Lord Sankara Narayanan, an incarnation of Lord Siva and Lord Vishnu. The Kavu is owned and protected by Pulinthanathu family. This sacred grove has a legacy of more than 400 years and is located about 100 meters from Ayathil junction on Kollam-Kannanalloor road. It is kept in its virgin style with hundreds of trees and herb species usually found in rain forests. Nature has blessed this grove with a natural stream on its north eastern side, keeping it evergreen and an abode of different snakes, birds and thousands of bats. All religious rites and rituals like Sarpa Bali, Noorum Palum and Kalamezhuthum Paattum are performed every year apart from conducting Aayilyam Pooja on all Aayilyam Nakshathram (star). This sacred grove has a lot of botanical importance and protects the bio-diversity of the surrounding places.

Vadakkevila Temple

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The Vadakkevila Koonambaikulam (വലിയകൂനംബായ്കുളം) temple is very near, a walkable distance. Deity there is a Goddess, named 'Koonambaikulathu Amma'.

Mukathala Murari (SreeKrishna) Temple

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Mukhathala Murari Temple (മുരാരി അമ്പലം-SreeKrishna Temple) is located about 1 km from Punthalathazham junction. Murari Temple (main deity is Lord Vishnu) is the very famous place of worship in Quilon. Vishnu is known as Murari as a daemon named Muran was killed by him. The last uthsavam (festival) of a Malayalam year in the entire Kerala takes place here. Mukhathala Murari temple is one of the single idols-worship temples in Kerala. Many foreigners are attracted by its architecture. Kalabham (കളഭം) is the main ceremony conducted every year in this temple. Thiruvithamkoor devaswom board is the supervisor of this temple.

Offices of the Vadakkevila Village Office, Kilikolloor Post Office (Pin Code 691004) and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd, are around Punthalathazham. Other offices include Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd (value addition unit), CPI(M) Kollam east area committee office, etc.

Major townships around Punthalathazham are Kottiyam, Chinnakada, Kannanalloor and Kundara. A proposed Kollam Technopark at Kundara has given a new glimpse of hope to the people.

Environmental issues

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Perumkulam Ela is the main paddy field spread across (North-South) Punthalathazham. However, earth-filling (paddy field reclamation) is a major problem and no action have been taken to promote rice production in these fields. Lack of a good drainage system leads to water logging in these fields. There are large areas of paddy cultivation rendered useless without activity. The people are on their way to victimization of consumerism. Pace of development of Punthalathazham is slow.

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  • M.V.Govt:L.P School
    M.V.Govt:L.P School
  • View of Perumkulam Ela close to Mangalathu temple Pond
    View of Perumkulam Ela close to Mangalathu temple Pond
  • M.V.Govt:L.P School, Peroor
    M.V.Govt:L.P School, Peroor
  • Kilikolloor Kizhakkekara Muslim Jama-Ath (Kattavila palli)
    Kilikolloor Kizhakkekara Muslim Jama-Ath (Kattavila palli)
  • M V Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School, Peroor
    M V Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School, Peroor
  • Peroor Sree Meenakshi temple
    Peroor Sree Meenakshi temple
  • Mukhathala Murari
    Mukhathala Murari
  • Mukathala Murari (SreeKrishna)Temple
    Mukathala Murari (SreeKrishna)Temple
  • View of Kollam-Punalur Passenger Train passing by the T.K.M Engineering College.
    View of Kollam-Punalur Passenger Train passing by the T.K.M Engineering College.
  • Vadakkevila Koonambaikulam Temple
    Vadakkevila Koonambaikulam Temple

Citations

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  1. ^ [1] Archived 10 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine Kollam Corporation
  2. ^ "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2001.
  3. ^ "Peroor Sree Meenakshi Temple". Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
  4. ^ http://mangalathutemple.com Archived 2011-10-20 at the Wayback Machine

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Punthalathazham.

1# Census India, Kerala (1971). Series9. Part 2

2# Tourist Guide to Kerala, Motilal (UK) Books of India

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