Budhanoor
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Budhanoor
Budhanoor Grama Panchayat | |
|---|---|
| Budhanoor Village | |
  Budhanoor | |
| Coordinates: 9°18′51″N 76°34′00″E / 9.3141690°N 76.5666108°E | |
| Area | |
• Total | 19.20 km2 (7.41 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 18,444 |
| • Density | 960.63/km2 (2,488.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (Indian Standard Time) |
| Postal code | 689510 |
| Vehicle registration | KL30 |
Budhanoor is a village in Chengannur taluk, in the Alappuzha District of Kerala state, India.[1] It has 14 wards – Kadamboor, Budhanoor West, Budhanoor East, Budhanoor South, Ennakkadu, Ennakkadu North, Ulunthy East, Ulunthy, Elanjimel. Perigalippuram West, Perigalippuram East, Gramam, Tayyoor and Perngadu. Neighbor villages are Mannar, Chennithala, Pandanadu and Puliyoor.
Budhanoor has an average elevation of 1 meter above sea level. The climate in this village is moderate and pleasant.
Trade and Industry
Budhanoor is known as a major trading center of compressed earth bricks in Alappuzha district. Budhanoor is also a traders place of dried Tamarind. Tamarind is a type of tropical fruit. Its a condiment flavor of many dishes in Kerala specially in fish dishes.
Education
Budhanooor has long been at the forefront of literacy and education. There are many High schools and Higher secondary school. First secondary school has been established in 1910 name Budhanoor Government Higher Secondary School.
Sports
Young Men's Association (YMA) is a famous Arts and Sports Club in budhanoor. This club started in 80's. A number of annual football tournaments organizing this club every year. Budhanoor village have a government sports stadium located near Shreekrishna Swamy Temple.
