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Kundara is situated in the shores of Kanjiracode lake a branch of [[Ashtamudi Lake]] which has one of the most finest quality [[Green chromide]] (Karimeen) fish available in India. This lake recently recieved Marine Stewardship council recognition for sustainable fishing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/keralas-ashtamudi-lake-gets-recognition-for-sustainable-clam-fishing/article6574978.ece|title=Kerala’s Ashtamudi lake gets recognition for sustainable clam fishing|date=2014-11-07|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref> |
Kundara is situated in the shores of Kanjiracode lake a branch of [[Ashtamudi Lake]] which has one of the most finest quality [[Green chromide]] (Karimeen) fish available in India. This lake recently recieved Marine Stewardship council recognition for sustainable fishing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/keralas-ashtamudi-lake-gets-recognition-for-sustainable-clam-fishing/article6574978.ece|title=Kerala’s Ashtamudi lake gets recognition for sustainable clam fishing|date=2014-11-07|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref> |
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Kundara consists of four main areas namely, Elamballoor, Aasupathrimukk, Mukkada and Aarumurikkada. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Kundara has a prominent place in history of Kerala and independence struggle of India due to the famous '''Kundara proclamation''' that happened here in the year 1809 by [[Velu Thampi Dalawa]] then Diwan of [[Travancore]] princely state.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/thalakulathu-valiya-veedu-an-architectural-homage-to-velu-thampi-dalawa/article8565840.ece|title=Home of the brave|last=Rajeev|first=Sharat Sunder|date=2016-05-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref> |
Kundara has a prominent place in history of Kerala and independence struggle of India due to the famous '''Kundara proclamation''' that happened here in the year 1809 by [[Velu Thampi Dalawa]] then Diwan of [[Travancore]] princely state.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/thalakulathu-valiya-veedu-an-architectural-homage-to-velu-thampi-dalawa/article8565840.ece|title=Home of the brave|last=Rajeev|first=Sharat Sunder|date=2016-05-06|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref> |
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== Demographics == |
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As of the 2011 India census.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/628442-elampalloor-kerala.html|title=Elampalloor City Population Census 2011 - Kerala|website=www.census2011.co.in|access-date=2016-11-09}}</ref> Kundara is a Census Town city in district of Kollam, Kerala. The Kundara Census Town has population of 33,959 of which 16,198 are males while 17,761 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. |
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Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3243 which is 9.55 % of total population of Kundara. In Kundara Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1096 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Kundara is around 993 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Kundara town is 93.99 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Kundara, Male literacy is around 96.42 % while female literacy rate is 91.80 %. |
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== Politics == |
== Politics == |
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Revision as of 17:24, 9 November 2016
Kundara
കുണ്ടറ Kundara | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Elevation | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 33,959 [1] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 690501 |
| Telephone code | +91 (0)474 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KL |
| Vehicle registration | KL-02 |
| Nearest city | Kollam (13 km) |
| Sex ratio | 1096 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 93.99% |
| Civic agency | Elamballoor Panchayat |
| Climate | Am/Aw (Köppen) |
| Avg. annual temperature | 27.2 °C (81.0 °F) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 24.4 °C (75.9 °F) |
Kundara, (Malayalam: കുണ്ടറ ), is a Census town in Kollam district of Kerala, India. Kundara is situated 13 km east of Kollam and 14 km west of Kottarakkara. Kundara is a historical town which has got a significant place in Indian freedom struggle.[2] Kundara was once the Industrial hub of Southern Kerala with prominent industries like Kerala Electricals Limited, Aluminium , Aluminium Industry Limited of Kundara, Lakshmi Starch company etc operating from here. Most Industrial units became sick industries and got shut down. Kundara is aiming for a revival of industrial tradition through Technopark Kollam.
Kundara is situated in the shores of Kanjiracode lake a branch of Ashtamudi Lake which has one of the most finest quality Green chromide (Karimeen) fish available in India. This lake recently recieved Marine Stewardship council recognition for sustainable fishing.[3]
Kundara consists of four main areas namely, Elamballoor, Aasupathrimukk, Mukkada and Aarumurikkada.
History
Kundara has a prominent place in history of Kerala and independence struggle of India due to the famous Kundara proclamation that happened here in the year 1809 by Velu Thampi Dalawa then Diwan of Travancore princely state.[4]
Demographics
As of the 2011 India census.[5] Kundara is a Census Town city in district of Kollam, Kerala. The Kundara Census Town has population of 33,959 of which 16,198 are males while 17,761 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 3243 which is 9.55 % of total population of Kundara. In Kundara Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 1096 against state average of 1084. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Kundara is around 993 compared to Kerala state average of 964. Literacy rate of Kundara town is 93.99 % lower than state average of 94.00 %. In Kundara, Male literacy is around 96.42 % while female literacy rate is 91.80 %.
Politics
Kundara itself is a constituency of Legislative Assembly of Kerala it's sitting M.L.A, J. Mercykutty Amma is a minister in state cabinet. Kundara is part of Kollam Parliament constituency.
Transport
- Kundara railway station
- National Highway 744 (India) and National Highway 183 (India) passes through Kundara and numerous private operators and KSRTC buses ply through Kundara connecting Kundara with Thiruvananthapuram, Mavelikkara, Kollam, Tenkasi, Chengannur etc
- Nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport
- There is backwaters nearby Kundara there is no formal boat services, few country boats and house boats uses this stretch
Industries
- Technopark Kollam
- Aluminium Industries Limited (ALIND), Kundara
- Kerala Electricals Limited
- Kerala State Electricity Board 220KV Substation
References
- ^ "Kundara Population - Census 2011". census2011.co.in. Census India. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ Rajeev, Sharat Sunder (2015-10-16). "The unsung artist". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
- ^ "Kerala's Ashtamudi lake gets recognition for sustainable clam fishing". The Hindu. 2014-11-07. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
- ^ Rajeev, Sharat Sunder (2016-05-06). "Home of the brave". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
- ^ "Elampalloor City Population Census 2011 - Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 2016-11-09.