Kerala electrisity

KERALA PANCHAYATS

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT
· Anchuthengu, Anthiyannoor, Balaraamapuram, Chemmaruthi, Cherunniyoor, Edava, Elakamon, Manampoor, Ottoor, Kanjiramkulam, Karinkulam, Kottukaal, Vizhinjam, Venganoor, Kunnathukaal, Kollayil, Perumkadavil, Aaryankode, Ottasekharamangalam, Perumpazhuthoor, Kallikkaad, Amboori, Karakulam, Aruvikkara, Vempaayam, Aanaad, Panavoor Vaamanapuram, Maanikkal, Nellanaad, Pullampaara, Nandiyode, Tholikkodu, Kaarode, Kulathoor, Paarassaala, Poovar, Vattiyoorkkaav, Chettivilakom, Ulloor, Kadakampally, Sreekaaryam, Pothankode, Mangalapuram, Andoorkkonam, Kadinamkulam, Kazhakkoottam, Attipra, Kaattaakkada, Vellanaad, Poovachal, Maaranalloor, Pallichal, Aaryanaad, Vithura, Kuttichal, Uzhamalackal, Pazhaya, Kunnummel,,Naavaayikkulam, Madavoor, Pallickal, Azhoor, Chirayinkeezhu, Thirupuram, Vellarada, Peringammala, Kallara, Paangode, Pulimaath, Karavaaram, Nagaroor, Kilimaanoor, Thiruvallam, Marukil, Vilappil, Vilavoorkkal, Kalliyoor, Nemom, Kadackavoor, Vakkom, Keezhvalam, Mudraakkal Vettoor
KOLLAM DISTRICT
· Aalappad, Anchal, Aaryankaav, Alayamon, Chithara, Kadakkal, Chadayamangalam, Ittiva, Velinalloor, Elamaad, Nilamel, Kallada West, Ummannoor, Vettikkavala, Melila, Mylom, Kulakkada, Pavithreswaram, Pooyappally, Kareepra, Ezhukon, Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, Poothakkulam, Kalluvaathukkal, Chathannoor, Aadinelloor, Nedumpana, Perayam, Munro Thuruth, Thekkum Bhagom, Chavara, Thevalakkara, Panmana, Neendakara, Mynagappally, Karunagappally, Thodiyoor, Thazhava, Ochira, Klappana, Kulasekharapuram, Shasthaamkotta, Poruvazhi, Kunnathoor, Shooranad South, Shooranad North, Mayyanaad, Eravipuram, Vadakkevila, Thrukkovil Vattom, Kottankara, Kilikolloor, Shakthikulangara, Thrukkadavoor, Thrukkaruva, Perinaad, Kundara, Kallada East, Vilakkudi, Thalavoor, Piravanthoor, Pattaazhi, Pattaazhi North, Pathanaapuram, Kulathooppuzha, Eroor, Edamulakkal, Karavaloor, Thenmala, Veliyam.
PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT
· Aaranmula, Angadi, Aroor, Arookkutty, Aryanad, Chettikkulangara, Chennithala, Erathu, Ezhamkulam, Enaadimangalam, Kalanjoor, Kodumon, Kadampanaad, Pallickal, Panthalam South, Panthalam, Thumpamon, Chenneerkkara, Omalloor, Elanthoor, Naarangaanam, Mullappuzhasserry, Kozhancherry, Cherukol, Seethathodu, Chittar, Perunad, Pazhavangadi, Ranni, Naaranamoozhi, Aruvappulam, Konny, Malayalappuzha, Mylapra, Pramadam, Thannithode, Kulanada, Mezhuveli, Kallooppara, Mallappally, Kottanad, Kottangal, Aanikkad, Kunnanthanam, Kaviyoor, Kuttippuzha, Kuttoor, Nedumbram, Peringara, Ezhumattoor, Puramattom, Ayiroor, Koyipram, Thottappuzhasserry, Eraviperoor, Thrukkunnappuzha, Kumarapuram, Karuvatta,Harippad, Pallippad, Cheruthana, Veeyapuram, Vallikkunnam, Bharanikkav, Mavelikkara -Thamarakkulam, Chunakkara, Mavelikkara South, Thrupperunthura, Thazhakkara, Cheriyanad, Ala, Puliyoor, Budhanoor, Mannar, Pandanad, Thiruvandoor, Muttar, Neelamperoor, Kavalam, Pulinkunnu, Ramankary, Pathiyoor, Kandalloor, Cheppad, Muthukulam, Arattupuzha, Devikulangara, Krushnapuram, Chingoli, Karthikappally, Thalavady, Edathuva, Thakazhy, Nedumudy, Champakkulam, Kainakary, Purakkad, Ampalappuzha, Punnpra, Mannancherry, Mararikkulam South, Mararikkulam North, Kanjikkuzhy, Thanneermukkam, Muhamma, Cherthala South, Kadalkkara Palli, Konthuruthu, Vayalar, Pattanakkad, Thuravoor, Kuthiyathodu, Ezhupunna, Chennampallippuram, Paanavally, Perumbalam, Thykkattusserry, Vallikkode, Vadasserrikkara, Vechoochira, Veliyanad
IDUKKI DISTRICT
· Aalakode, Ayyappankovil, Chinnakkanaal, Peruvanthanam, Peerumed, Kumily, Elappara, Kokkayar, Chakkupallam, Upputhara, Kattappana, Kanchiyar, Erattayar, Paampaadumpaara, Nedumkandam, Karunaapuram, Udumpanchola, Senapathy, Raajakkaad, Purappaad, Arakkulam, Kanjikkuzhy, Kaamakshi, Mariyaapuram, Bison Valley, Konnathady, Kuttampuzha, Mannaankandam, Pallivaasal, Rajakumary, Karinkunnam, Muttom, Edavetty, Kumaramangalam, Manakkaad, Karimannoor, Kodikkulam, Kudayathoor, Udumpannoor, Vannappuram, Shaanthanpaara, Kaanthalloor, Marayoor, Munnar, Vadanmedu, Vandipperiyar, Vaathikkudy, Vattavada, Vaazhathop, Vellathooval, Velliyaamattom
ERNAKULAM DISTRICT
· Aampalloor, Ayyampuzha, Aarakkuzha, Aavoly, Elanji, Thirumarady, Palakkuzha, Paampaakkuda, Maneed, Raamamangalam, Maarady, Paayipra, Aayavana, Manjalloor, Kalloorkkaad,Vaarappetty, Nellikkuzhy, Kavalangaad, Kottappady, Pindimana, Keerampaara, Paingattoor, Pothanikkaad, Pallaarimangalam, Poornikkara, Edathala, Keezhmaad, Vengola, Kizhakkampalam, Vaazhakkulam, Edackattuvayal, Udayamperoor, Mulanthuruthy, Thiruvankulam, Chottanikkara, Marad, Kumpalam, Chellaanam, Kumpalangy, Mulavukaad, Elamkunnappuzha, Njaarackal, Naayarampalam, Edavanakkaad, Kuzhuppilly, Pallippuram, Thrukkakara, Cheranalloor, Kadamakkudy, Kadungalloor, Alangad, Karumaloor, Kunnukara, Raayamangalam, Ashamannoor, Koovappady, Mudakkuzha, Puthrukka, Thiruvaaniyoor, Puthenkurish(Vadavukode), Ikkaranaad, Kunnathunaad, Mazhuvannoor, Puthenvelikkara, Chengamanad, Nedumpassery, Parakkadavu, Chittattukara, Chennamangalam, Kuvally, Ezhikkara, Sreemoola Nagaram, Kanjoor, Kalady, Neeleswaram(Malayattoor), Mookkannoor, Thuravoor, Manjapra, Karukutty, Vaalakom, Vadakkekkara, Vengoor
KOTTAYAM DISTRICT
· Akalakkunnam, Ayarkkunnam, Aymanam, Arpookkara, Athirampuzha, Karukachal, Madappally, Vakathanam, Vazhappally, Thrukkodithanam,Payippad,Kurichy, Pamachikkad, Nattakom, Thiruvarppu, Kumarakom, Puthuppally, Kooroppada, Pampady, Meenadom, Theekkoy, Thalanad, Moonnilav, Thalappalam, Melukav, Kumaranalloor, Ettumanoor, Neendoor, Kadaplamattam, Kanakkary, Kidangoor, Kuravilangad, Marangattupilly, Ramapuram, Uzhavoor, Veliyannoor, Kaduthuruthy, Koottickal, Chirakkadav, Vazhoor, Pallickathod, Elikkulam, Manimala, Erumely, Kanjirappally, Parathodu, Mundakkayam, Thidanad, Poonjar South, Poonjar Centre, Nedumkunnam, Kangazha, Vellavoor, Kozhuvanal, Mutholy, Meenachil, Bharanganam, Kadanad, Karoor, Kallara, Manjoor, Mulakkulam, Njeezhoor, Thalayolapparampu, Chempu, Maravumthuruth, Thalayaazham, T.V Puram, Udayanapuram, Vechoor, Velloor, Vijayapuram
THRISSUR DISTRICT
· Anthikkad, Adaattu, Arirapoor, Avanoor, Arthattu, Ayyanthol, Pazhoor, Manaloor, Thanniyam, Avinisserry, Cherpu, Koorkkancherry, Olloor, Pavalam, Vallachira, Choondal, Chovvannoor, Kadavalloor, Kandanasserry, Kattakampal, Porkkulam, Chelakkara, Kondazhi, Panjal, Pazhayannoor, Thiruvilwamala, Desamangalam, Erumappetty, Kolazhy, Maadakkathara, Nadathara, Ollookkara, Paanancherry, Puthoor, Vilavattam, Kalloor- Vadakkummury, Kodasserry, Koratty, Meloor, Pariyaram, Mattathoor, Karalam, Kathoor, Mooriyad, Parappookkara, Porathissery, Kaipparampu, Killannoor, Tholoor, Kodakara, Nenmanikkara, Mattathoor, Puthukkad, Alagappanagar, Thrukkoor, Varantharappally, Aloor, Annamanada, Kuzhoor, Mala, Poyya, Padiyoor, Poomangalam, Puthenchira, Vellangalloor, Kadappuram, Orumanayoor, Pookkode, Punnayoor, Punnayoorkkulam , Thykkad , Elavally, Mullasserry, Pavaratty, Engandiyoor, Nattika, Thalikkulam, Vadanappally, Valappad, Kadangode, Mulloorkkara, Mundathikkode, Thekkumkara, Edavilangad, Eriyad , Methala, Edathiruthi, Kaippamangalam, Mathilakom, Perinjanam, Sreenarayanapuram, Vettilappara, Venkitang, Vallathol Nagar, Velookkara, Vadakkekad, Varavoor, Veloor, Vadakkancherry
PALAKKAD DISTRICT
· Akathethara, Alanelloor, Ambalappara, Ananganady, Ayiloor, Chalavara, Lakkidypperoor, Nelliyampathy, Nenmaara, Pallassana, Elavencherry, Chaalisserry, Kappoor, Magalasserry, Pattithara, Thirumittakkode, Thruthaala, Agaly, Puthoor, Sholayoor, Akathethara, Keralasserry, Melorkkode, Elappully, Polppully, Elavancherry, Koduvaayoor, Kollankode, Muthalamada, Puthunagaram, Vadavannoor, Aalathoor, Erimayoor, Kannambra, Kaavasserry, Kizhakkancherry, Melarkkaad, Puthukkode, Tharoor, Vaniyamkulam, Koppam, Kulukkaloor, Muthuthala, Nellaaya, Ongalloor, Pattaambi, Puthuppariyaaram, Kodumpu, Malampuzha, Puthuppariyaaram, Paruthoor, Peruvempu, Cherppulasserry, Kadampazhippuram, Karimpuzha, Thiruvegappuram, Aanakkara, Kongadu, Kottaayi, Kuthanoor, Kuzhalmannam, Maathoor, Malampuzha, Mankara, Mannoor, Marutharode, Mundoor, Parali, Piraayiri, Maruth Road, Polppully, Elappully, Puthusserry, Pookkottukaavu, Sreekirshnapuram, Thrukkadeeri, Karaakkurissi, Karimpa, Kottoppaadam, Kumaramputhoor, Pottasserry, Thachanaattukara, Thachampaara, Peringottukurissi, Thenkurissi, Peruvemp, Puthusserry, Kannaady, Vallappuzha, Vilayoor, Vandaazhi, Vadakkancherry, Vellinezhi
MALAPPURAM DISTRICT
· alipparamp, Aanakkayam, Angaadippuram, A.R. Nagar, Chaaliyaar, Chunkathara, Edappal, Eezhuvathuruthi, Thavanoor, Vattamkulam, Pookkottoor, Ponmala, Oorakam, Areekode, Alamkode, Marancherry, Nannamukku, Perumpadapp, Veliyankode, Purathoor, Thalakkad, Thirunnavaya, Thruprangode, Cheriyamundam, Kalpakancherry, Ozhoor, Ponmundam, Kuruva, Mankada, Makkarapparamp, Moorkkanaad, Pulaamanthol, Puzhakkaattiri, Kottackal, Morayoor, Nediyiruppu, Edavanna, Kaavannoor, Pulppatta, Thrukkalangode, Kaalikaav, Nannambra, Parappanangaadi, Thiroorangaadi, Edarikkode, Othukkungal, Parappoor, Thenjippalam, Thennala, Aathavanad, Edayoor, Irumbilium, Kuttippuram, Maaraakkara, Thanoor, Thanaloor, Valavannoor, Munniyoor, Koottilangaadi, Edappatta, Elamkulam, Keezhaattoor, Melattoor, Thaazhekkaad, Kodoor, Karuvaarakkundu, Mampaad, Paandikkaad, Poroor, Thuvvoor, Thiruvaali, Amarapalam, Edakkara, Kurulaayi, Moothedam, Nilampur, Kozhikode , Vallikkunnu, Valaancherry, Vandoor, Vazhikkadav, Vettathoor, Vengara, Vettom
KOZHIKODE - CALICUT DISTRICT
· Atholy, Arikkulam, Azhiyoor, Baalusserry, Beppur, Chaathamangalam, Cherode, Nallalam(Cheruvannoor), Farook, Kadalundi, Olavanna, Kakkodi, Thalakkulathoor, Kaakkoor, Nanmanda, Ramanaattukara, Kodancherry, Kaarasserry, Kodiyathoor, Kunnamangalam, Kuruvattoor, Mavoor, Mukkom, Peruvayal, Kizhakkoth, Koduvally, Madavoor, Omasserry, Puthuppaady, Thaamarasserry, Koodaranji, Thiruvampady, Chemancherry, Koyilandy, Moodady, Keezhariyoor, Payyoli, Thurayoor, Thikkodi, Chakkittapaara, Changaroth, Narikkuni, Kooraachund, Kottoor, Naduvannoor, Panangaad, Chengottukaav, Koothaali, Meppayoor, Nochaad, Peraampra, Eraamala, Onchiyam, Chekkiyaad, Edacherry, Puramary, Thoonery, Aayancherry, Maniyoor, Thiruvelloor, Kaavilumpaara, Kaayakkody, Kunnummal, Kuttiyaady, Maruthonkara, Cheruvannoor, Kaayanna, Chelannoor, Elathoor, Naadaapuram, Narippatta, Ulliyeri, Unnikulam, Valayam, Vaanimel, Velam, Villiappally.
WAYANAD DISTRICT
· mpalavayal, MeppadyKottathara, Padinjarethara, Thariyode, Pozhuthana , Kaniyampatta, Muttil, Maananthavaady, Thirunelly, Thavinjaal, Edavaka, Thondarnaad, Panamaram, Sulthaan Batheri, Meenangaady, Pulppally, Mullankolly, Noolppuzha, Poothaadi, Nenmeni, Vellamunda, Vengappally, Vythiry.
KANNUR DISTRICT
· Alakkode, Alapadamp(Kaankol), Aaralam, Ayyankunnu, Azheekode, Chokli, Dharmadom, Eranjoli, Kathiroor, Kariyaad, Kodiyeri, Kottayam, Kadampoor, Munderi, Muzhippilangaad, Peralsserry, Chirackal, Pallikkunnu, New Maahi, Peringalam, Pinaraayi, Chittariparamb, Kunnothuparamb, Maangaattidam, Mokeri, Pannyannoor,Chaavasserry(Keezhoor), Koodali, Paayam, Thillankeri, Ancharakkandy, Helora, Chempilode, Edakkaad, Elayavoor, Puzhaathy, Eruvasserry, Irikkoor, Kolacherry, Kuttiattoor, Malappattam, Mayyil, kalyaad(Paadiyoor), Payyaavoor, Sree Kandapuram, Paappinisseri, Kalliasserri, Paanoor, Paattyam, Thruprangottoor, Kaanichaar, Kelakom, Kolayaad, Kottiyoor, Maloor, Muzhakkunnu, Peraavoor, Keezhalloor, Cherukunnu, Pattuvam, Kannapuram, Naaraath, Aanthoor, Chapparappadavu, Ezhom, Paanappuzha, Maadayi, Maattool, kuttoor(Eramam), Peralam, Kunjimangalam, Pariyaaram, Kurumaathoor, Chengalaayi, Naduvil, Cheruthaazhom, Raamanthali, Udayagiri, Vayakkara(Peringom), Vengaad, Valapattanam
KASARKODE DISTRICT
· Ajaanoor, Balaal, Beloor(Kodom), Badiyadukka, Belloor, Banthadukka, Chemmanaad, Cheruvathoor, Cheemeni(Kayyoor), Padanna, Peelikode, Thrukkaripur, Madikkai, Pallikara, Panathady, Periya(Pulloor), Chenkala, Delampaady, Kaaradukka, Puthoor, Eleri west, Eleri (East), Karinthalam (Kinanoor), Neeleswaram, Mooliyaar, Enmakaje, Mancheswaram, Meencha, Paivalige, Kumpadaaje, Kumpala, Madhur, Mangalapaady, Puthige, Uduma, Vorkkadi, Valiyaparamp.

KERALA NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

NH 47 Valayar - Kaliyikkavila (Selam - Kanyakumary) 416.800 km
NH 17 Thalappady - Idappally (Mangalapuram - Idappally) 420.777 km
NH 49 Bodymett - Kundennur (Kochi - Madhura) 167.593 km
NH 47A Kundennur - Willington Island 5.920 km
NH 208 Kollam - Aryankavu (Kollam - Thirumangalam) 81.280 km
NH 212 Kozhikode - Moolahalla (Kozhikode - Mysoor) 117.600 km
NH 213 Palakkad - Kozhikode 125.300 km
NH 220 Kollam - Theni 190.300 km

Welcome to Kerala

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Welcome to Gods Own Country - Kerala, India
Kerala is a wonderful piece of land that lies between the Arabian see and "Sahya” mount ranges in the southern part of India, a democratic, secular, socialist sovereign country. This kerala of luscious greenery can tell lots of stories about the India made up of 28 states, 6 Union territories and covering an area of 3.28 million sq Kilometers. From ancient times Kerala has kept trade relations with the country of the world and with Asian nations through trade in spies. Kerala is known as "God's own Country". It is blessed with natural scenery, human unity and healthy climate. So many foreigners are coming over here for visit, studies and Ayurvedic and Naturopathic treatments. They are attracted by the solidarity shown by Kerala people. The mountain and hill tacks of this place and the waterfalls and fields have stories to tell about many rebellion, strikes, and struggles and force endeavors of mumble less forebears. Kerala state was formed on 1st November 1956. The same year Dr. B. Ramakrishna Rao took charge as the governor of the state. In spite of a brut of Presidents rule for sometime, Rao the democrative set up has been in force in which people representatives are wielding power. The major religious sections are Hindu, Muslim and Christian. The state is divided into 14 districts with the headquarters of Thiruvananthapuram. To the west in the Arabian sea, the north Karnataka and to the southeast, Tamil Nadu State.Malayalam is the language of state. There is a costal area of 580kms and 18 seaports. The state of kerala is educationally much advanced. Educational institutions are there under the state of government and private agencies. Competitions are conducted in all of them with a view to build up students achievements in arts and sports. The country can beat of a well established judicial system. It enables us to deal with violations of rule and other problems and to implement lows efficiently. There are District courts, family, sessions, high courts and the Supreme Court (which is the apex court of the country). Under there we have various investigative agencies and military wings. The military includes army, navy and air force. All are vigilant in the protection, welfare, and integrity of the nation. Foreigners are provided the facilities and accommodations at all times. Kerala state can beat of local, 3star, 5star and 7star hotel intended for such. Tourist requirements like taxies, maps and good roads have been set up well. We are happy to welcome and invite those who wish to see this God's own Country at last once in life.

music

KERALA MUSICS
Chenda
The most important percussion instrument of Kerala. It is widely used in festivals and equally popular in many folk as well a classical performance. Its two faces are covered with animal skin. One face produces a bass tone and the other a treble tone.The drummer hangs it vertically from his neck and strikes the upper parchment with two sticks held in both hands to produce a booming, heart- throbbing rhythm.It is generally construed as an ‘Asuravadya’, probably because of its importancein Thandava dance movements.

Edakka
A small hourglass shaped drum, both sides covered with parchment.Its four wooden sticks, inserted into the side strings, represent the four Vedas, and the 64 coloured handing woolen balls symbolize the 64 arts.The Eddakka is a percussion instrument, which creates tonal nuances,adding depth to Sopana Sangeetham, the ritual temple music of kerala.

Maddalam
A double headed drum, tied horizontally at the waist and played with both palms Maddalam is a major ingredient in the Panchavadyam ensemble.It is also used along with Chenda in Kathakali, and exclusively in Mohiniattam and Krishanattam. Its solo playing highlights the lasya effect.


Kompu
Originally made from the horn of a bull, the Kompu is today made of brass.This C-shaped wind instrument is capable of being played in three different tones. Its shrill blare is distinctive. Accompaniment to percussion recitals and creates a celebrative mood.

Pulluvakkudam
A stringed instrument played by the women of the Pulluva Community, who are devotees of the serpent Gods. It is used as accompanying rhythm to the music of Veenakkunhu in Serpent songs. The string is fixed to a pot covered with the skin of a cow. The other end is tied to a small piece of wood held firmly on the ground by the foot of the player, who plucks the string with a striker.

Mizhavu
This is percussion instrument used in Koothu and Koodiyattom.It is a pot made of copper, the mouth of which is covered with goat skin.The skin is soaked and tied very tightly at the mouth, and when it gets dried, it creates a high tone. A hole is put on the side of the copper vessel,which helps the instrument to resonate.

Elathalam
In all percussion ensembles, Elathalam plays a major role in keeping the basic timing.It consists of two heavy pieces made of bell-metal, which resoundsharply when struck together. It is used in almost all performing art forms like Krishnanattanm, Mudiyettu etc.

Kurumkuzhal
The kurukuzhal is one of the few traditional wind instruments of Kerala.Traditionally used as an accompanying instrument in processions,it is the forerunner of the present day full-fledged ‘Nadaswaram’ and can produce beautiful musical phrases to enrich the rhythm ensemble.

Thimila
A major instrument in panchavadyam, a popular percussion ensemble of Kerala.This is and hourglass shaped drum, hung around the drummer’s left shoulder.The Thimila is played only on one side, with both palms.

Veenakkunju
The Veenakkunju is used by the pulluva tribe, the traditional singersat the sacred groves attached to the wood of the village homes.This is in the shape of a Violin and is made of teak or the wood of the jackfruit tree.The string is made of a creeper found in the groves known as ‘Parvally’ (Nagachittamruthu). It has a mesmerizing musical effect with poignant melodies.

Nanthuni
This is a 4 feet long and 25 inches wide wooden instrument with 2 strings of plucking veriety. It is used in musical forms like Thamburan pattu (Thiruananthapuram District)
and Mannar Pattu (Thrissur District). It is plucked with a striker creating both drone and rhythm.


Duff
An essential accompaniment in Muslim religious functions and weddings. This hand-held percussion instrument with round shape has a single face made of goat skin. It is struck with the fingers and palm in synchronized beats to create exquisite rhythmic patterns.