Uzhavoor
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Uzhavoor is a small village in Kottayam district
, Kerala
in India
. Most of its residents are either farmers or engaged in small-scale business. The tenth President of India
, K. R. Narayanan
, was born and grew up in this village.
District of Kerala
.
Uzhavoor is located about 6 km from Kudakkachira, 7 km from Kurichithanam
, 6 km from Monipilly
, 7 km from Kurianad and 15 km from alai]. Uzhavoor is very famous for its St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's College, and the Capuchin Monastery. Uzhavoor belongs to the Kaduthuruthy constituency. The St. Stephen's Church of Uzhavoor
belongs to the Kottayam
Arch Diocese of Knanaya
Catholic community. It is a forane church and is the biggest forane under the vast Kottayam
Arch Diocese. The people of this village are friendly and hospitable.
The simple peasants of this village who belong to different religions and communities live here in peace, harmony, and unity. They are famous for their hard work and their efforts to be excellent in all fields. Mr. K. R. Narayanan, who came from one of the poorest families of this village, is the role model for these people even today.
The scenic beauty of the area is quite noteworthy, The place is filled with rubber trees, jack fruit trees, mango trees and coconut trees. Uzhavoor is surrounded by small, but beautiful places like Edakoli, Poovathumkal, Melareekara and Pius Mount. A place called "aanakkallumala" meaning "Mountain shaped like an elephant" is a site with a fabulous view (It is part of history now). Older generation students used to visit "Anakkallummala" during "Sevana Vaaram" in school (week of Gandhijayanthi). Karunechi and Chathakulam temples are the main Hindu temples in Uzhavoor.
The majority of the population are members of the Knanaya
Catholic community. St. Stephen's Church in Uzhavoor is famous for its perunnal (feast) on December 8 and 26. This is the biggest event in the village and a lot of people take part in this event. Many people working abroad and in other parts of India visit during this time as a family re-union. St Stephen's College and O.L.L.H.S.S are located near the church. The church and college are located on two hills facing each other. 'Aanakallum mala' is another attractions of Uzhavoor.
How to reach there?
Nearest major stations :
Bus : Palai (15 KM)
Train : Kottayam, Ernakulam
Air : Kochi
Kottayam district
Kottayam is one of the 14 districts in the state of Kerala, India. The district has its headquarters at Kottayam town, located at 9.36° N and 76.17° E. According to the 1991 census, it is the first district to achieve highest literacy rate in the whole of India...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Most of its residents are either farmers or engaged in small-scale business. The tenth President of India
President of India
The President of India is the head of state and first citizen of India, as well as the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. President of India is also the formal head of all the three branches of Indian Democracy - Legislature, Executive and Judiciary...
, K. R. Narayanan
K. R. Narayanan
Kocheril Raman Narayanan , also known as K. R. Narayanan, was the tenth President of India. He was the first Dalit, and the first Malayali, to have been President....
, was born and grew up in this village.
Overview
Uzhavoor is a village located in the KottayamKottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
District of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
.
Uzhavoor is located about 6 km from Kudakkachira, 7 km from Kurichithanam
Kurichithanam
Kurichithanam is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.. Late. K. R. Narayanan former President of India born in this village.-Demographics:...
, 6 km from Monipilly
Monippally
Monippally - 'The Spicy Virgin Village മോനിപ്പള്ളിMonippally is a small and peaceful village in Kottayam district, Kerala, South India. Formerly known as 'Mohanappally' or 'Munippally'. In her yesteryears, Monippally was a famous ginger cultivation area in Central Travancore...
, 7 km from Kurianad and 15 km from alai]. Uzhavoor is very famous for its St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's College, and the Capuchin Monastery. Uzhavoor belongs to the Kaduthuruthy constituency. The St. Stephen's Church of Uzhavoor
Uzhavoor
Uzhavoor is a small village in Kottayam district, Kerala in India. Most of its residents are either farmers or engaged in small-scale business. The tenth President of India, K. R...
belongs to the Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
Arch Diocese of Knanaya
Knanaya
The Knanaya also known as Q'nanaya, Q'nai, Kanai, or Thekkumbagar, are endogamous Jews who settled in Kerala, India. Their origins are unclear and are hotly disputed by academic scholars...
Catholic community. It is a forane church and is the biggest forane under the vast Kottayam
Kottayam
Kottayam is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative capital of the Kottayam district. Kottayam Kottayam (Malayalam: കോട്ടയം) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala, spread over an area of 55.40 km2. It is the administrative...
Arch Diocese. The people of this village are friendly and hospitable.
The simple peasants of this village who belong to different religions and communities live here in peace, harmony, and unity. They are famous for their hard work and their efforts to be excellent in all fields. Mr. K. R. Narayanan, who came from one of the poorest families of this village, is the role model for these people even today.
The scenic beauty of the area is quite noteworthy, The place is filled with rubber trees, jack fruit trees, mango trees and coconut trees. Uzhavoor is surrounded by small, but beautiful places like Edakoli, Poovathumkal, Melareekara and Pius Mount. A place called "aanakkallumala" meaning "Mountain shaped like an elephant" is a site with a fabulous view (It is part of history now). Older generation students used to visit "Anakkallummala" during "Sevana Vaaram" in school (week of Gandhijayanthi). Karunechi and Chathakulam temples are the main Hindu temples in Uzhavoor.
The majority of the population are members of the Knanaya
Knanaya
The Knanaya also known as Q'nanaya, Q'nai, Kanai, or Thekkumbagar, are endogamous Jews who settled in Kerala, India. Their origins are unclear and are hotly disputed by academic scholars...
Catholic community. St. Stephen's Church in Uzhavoor is famous for its perunnal (feast) on December 8 and 26. This is the biggest event in the village and a lot of people take part in this event. Many people working abroad and in other parts of India visit during this time as a family re-union. St Stephen's College and O.L.L.H.S.S are located near the church. The church and college are located on two hills facing each other. 'Aanakallum mala' is another attractions of Uzhavoor.
How to reach there?
Nearest major stations :
Bus : Palai (15 KM)
Train : Kottayam, Ernakulam
Air : Kochi