Koonammavu Explained

Koonammavu
Settlement Type:Census Town
Pushpin Label Position:right
Coordinates:10.1432°N 76.3085°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Ernakulam
Subdivision Type3:City UA
Subdivision Name3:Kochi
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:683518
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:0484
Registration Plate:KL-42
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Am (Köppen)

Koonammavu is a northern suburb of Kochi city which is associated in the Kochi metropolitan area. Koonammavu (Valluvally) is a census town in Kottuvally Panchayat, North Paravur Taluk, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India and lies between Edappally and North Paravur adjacent to Varappuzha.

Transportation

Chithira junction is the busiest place in Koonammavu where the majority of educational Institutions and shopping complexes are situated. National Highway 66 starting from Mumbai (Panavel) to Kanyakumari passes through this town.

Economy

Koonammavu is famous for the cottage industry of rosary. An electroplating unit of rosary is functioning here where a large number of women engage in making rosaries. The rosaries made here with 59 pearls are exported to foreign countries. The place houses several educational institutions, churches and religious institutions of various denominations of Christianity. There is also a well-functioning government hospital with pay ward. It is also a hub for education, there are 5 schools in Koonammavu which includes a special school for mentally challenged kids. Most people are daily workers or small businessmen while there are a few rich people and settled abroad.

History

As a Muziris heritage, Roman coins were unearthed from Kochal, during archaeological excavations.Although it is in the main land of Valluvally, its geography is purely serene and calm.A traditional high Thookkam at Kottuvallykavu Bhagavathy temple in Kavilnada is famous for its Thookkam ritual and Aayiramthiri Kedavilakkupooja.

The name Koonammavu is derived from Koonan-Mavu, which means Humpback MangoTree. It is believed that the great ruler Kevin Kunjumon once passed by the town and forgot his sword and he remembered he placed it in a humpback mango tree thus got the name Koonamavu. The tree still exists even though its main branches were cut for being dangerous to traffic.

The Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara spent his last years and buried at " St. Philomenas Forane Church" [1] in Koonammavu.He was the Parish Priest at that time. The Tomb and Holy remains of Blessed Chavara Kuriakose Elias is still situated in St.Philomena's Forane Church, Koonammavu. St.Philomena's Forane Church, Koonammavu built in 1837, the church is of immense historic importance and a Chavara pilgrim centre, too. Blessed Euphrasia Eluvathingal spent her boarding attached to the first indigenous Carmelite community founded by Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Rev. Leopold Beccaro 1866 at Koonammavu. The St. Joseph's monastery of CMI locally called Koventha is a contribution of Blessed Chavara Kuriakose Elias Shrine.

Late Finance Minister of Kerala Shri. K.T.George hails from Koonammavu.

Former Kerala captain M Balan Pandit, the first Star of Kerala Cricket was born here on 16 July 1926.

Post Office

Telecommunication & Networks

This is a 4G town. Reliance, Airtel & Idea has set up 4G in this area.This area have poor 3G coverage for major Operators like Idea, Vodafone, Airtel & even No 3G for BSNL & Tata Docomo.2G coverages are really worst for Airtel, Reliance, BSNL & Vodafone in some regions where the most dense clutter stays.BSNL have monopolised all the Wired Landline Connection in this sector, which comes under BSNL-Varappuzha Section.

Major Cable TV operators like Asianet, Keralavision, City Cable franchisees are functioning here as Koonammavu branch.Also high speed Broadband Internet are also available with Asianet & Keralavision.This Zone is also served by Wi-Fi internet from Total BroadBand.

Place of Worship

Churches

Mosques

Temples

Education Institutions

Notable Places

See also

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: St.philomenas Church Koonammavu Facebook. www.facebook.com. 2016-07-20.
  2. Web site: ചരിത്രം « കോട്ടുവള്ളി ഗ്രാമപഞ്ചായത്ത് (Kottuvally Grama Panchayat) . 6 July 2015 . 17 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161017151329/http://lsgkerala.in/kottuvallypanchayat/history/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara, St. Philomena's Church Koonammavu . 1 July 2022 . 4 June 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180604162432/http://www.stphilomenaschurchkoonammavu.org/ . dead .
  4. Web site: തദ്ദേശ സ്വയംഭരണ വകുപ്പ് | LSGD Kerala.
  5. Web site: Balan Pandit profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos.
  6. News: Balan Pandit passes away. The Hindu. 6 June 2013.
  7. Web site: Archived copy . 6 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215251/http://fatimanathachurch.com/iOS/homepage.php?id=17&cat_id=&p= . 3 March 2016 . dead .
  8. http://www.hindustantimes.com/cricketnews/veteran-kerala-cricketer-balan-pandit-passes-away/article1-1071468.aspx Hindustan Times
  9. http://smartsa.tv/news-details.php?c=Top&i=530#/0
  10. Web site: Candidate Info | Local Self Government Department, Govt. Of Kerala, India . 6 July 2015 . 6 July 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150706223334/http://www.lsgkerala.gov.in/pages/memberDetails.php?intID=2&ID=66&ln=ml&candid=2010006600801 . dead .
  11. http://www.joychenputhukulam.com/newsMore.php?newsId=32123
  12. http://netinit.in/post/2013/10/01/e0b4aee0b4a3e0b4a1e0b4b2-e0b495e0b4bee0b4b2e0b4a4e0b4a4e0b4bfe0b4a8e2808c-e0b4ae.aspx
  13. Web site: Noble gesture by 'Flaming Arrows'. https://web.archive.org/web/20150709050009/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article574432.ece. dead. 9 July 2015.
  14. Web site: Home . evangelashram.org.
  15. News: Kerala's cricket legend Balan Pandit dead | Kochi News - Times of India. The Times of India. 6 June 2013 .
  16. Web site: Idaneram: ലക്ഷ്‌മി ഗോപാലന്‍ : കദനഭാരം തളര്‍ത്താത്ത കായികതാരം, സര്‍വീസിലെത്തുന്ന ആദ്യ പുലയി - ടി എ ഹസ്സന്‍കുട്ടി കാഞ്ഞിരമറ്റം . 20 July 2015 . 6 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306035255/http://idaneram.blogspot.in/2014/09/blog-post_55.html . dead .