Mundankavu
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Mundancavu | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Mundancavu Location in Kerala, India  Mundancavu Mundancavu (India) | |
| 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 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Chengannur Municipality Ward 1 |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 1,500 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English, Malayalam, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 689121 |
| Landline code | 0479 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-30 |
| Nearest city | Chengannur |
| Assembly constituency | Chengannur |
Mundankavu is a village situated 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Chengannur town centre 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. Mundancavu(Mundankavu) ward is part of Chengannur Municipal town.
- Erapuzha Bridge, (First concrete bridge in Kerala under British rule supervised by German Engineer Mr.Marani) across [Pamba] river on MC road is one of the oldest bridges which connected Chengannur town to Thiruvanvandoor Panchayath( Kallissery). A state of the art modern 2 line bridge is built recently and the traffic is now through the new bridge. The old bridge is still in perfect condition and being used by local people.
- Thazhamon Madhom, the members of this madhom are the traditional head priests of Sabarimala temple.
- Edavana Madhom or Edavana Mutts
- Mampilly Madhom, Mampilly copperplate Vallabhakotha-chera 973 AD.
Historic importance
Historically, Chengannur village was ruled by "Vanjipuzha Chiefs". The "Vanjipuzha Principality" Palace situated near the river Pamba was located here before it was demolished. 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_Mahadeva_Temple].[2]
Major Institutions
- JBS School Mundancavu
- Post Office Mundancavu
- Kerala Viswakarma Sabha Head Quarters
- NSS Chengannur Taluk Headquarters
- Industrial Estate Mundancavu
- Amballoor Clinic ( Hospital)
