Elanad

Elanad Illacha nadu Elanadu
Small Town(Class IV)
Elanad Location in Kerala, India Show map of Kerala Elanad Elanad (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 10°37′0″N 76°23′0″E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Thrissur
Population  (2020)
• Total	13,469
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	680586
Telephone code	04884
Vehicle registration	KL-48
Nearest city	Thrissur, Vadakencherry, Ottapalam, Shoranur, Wadakkanchery, Palakkad, Alathur, Chelakkara, pazhayannur
Lok Sabha constituency	Alathur
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Chelakkara
Panchayath	Pazhayannur

Elanad is a small town [1] in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[2]

This place is well known for its communal harmony. The Kaliyaroad Nercha, though is celebrated in a Muslim Mosque, the Nercha is taken by all castes and communities. The Thendankavil Ucharal Vela is being celebrated by all. There are Christians and Musims who offer their services during the Vela celebrations. Similarly in the Pulipuram Ayyapan Vilakku Utsavam, all communities come together and celebrate it with full enthusiasm.

Economy

The predominant occupation in Elanad is agriculture and related activities. The primary economy is agriculture. The terrain is slightly hilly with highly verdant forests and rubber plantations.Elanadu Milk pvt limited is famous milk entrepreneur in kerala that is situated in Elanad. There is a waterfalls named Mannathipara.

Education

• St Johns High School, Ramanchetty

• G.U.P. School
• A.L.P. School
• Sanjos Central School
• Holy Family Nursery School
• Kaliaroad Jaram School
• Akshara Education centre
• A.L.P.S, Vennur
• St:Josephs H.S pangarapilly

Festivals

• Elanad Vela (February)[ഉച്ചാരൽ താലപൊലി മഹോത്സവം, This festival is celebrated in തെണ്ടൻ കാവിൽ ഭഗവതി temple. 10-15 elephants participated in this festival. ]
• Kalia Road Nercha (February/March) [Kalia Road Nercha is a well-known festival in Kerala. It is an example for community friendship. One hundred or more elephants participate in this festival. Kalia Road is 3.5 km from Elanad Town.]
• Narikundu Nercha (January month)
• Pulipuram Ayyappan Vilaaku (10 December)
• St Mary's Orthodox Palliperunal (24 April)
• Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Pally Valiya Perunal(7 & 8 January)
• St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, perunal(Jan 27 & 28)
• Vennur Mundiyan Kavu Vela ( February)
• Kodakkadi Muthi Vela (April)
• Thirumani vishu vela(April)

Churches

• Mor Ignathious Elias Simhasana Church Kunnumpuram Elanad
• St.George Jacobite Syrian Church, Thrikkanaya
• St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church
• St. Ann's R.C. Church,
• St. Joseph's Malankara Church,
• Elanad Fellowship Pentecostal Church
• Indian Pentecostal Church,
• Indian Pentecostal Church (God),
• Brethren Church.

Temples

• Thendankavil Bhaghavathi Temple,
• Elanad Siva Temple
• Pulipuram Ayyappan Temple,
• Kottaram Bhaghavathi Temple,
• Kizhakkumuri Siva Temple,
• Vennur Mundiyankavu Bhaghavathi Temple.
• Mundian Kavu (Near Kottaram Bhagavathi Temple)
• Kodakkadi Muthi Temple

Mosques

• Kaliyaroad Juma Masjid
• Elanad Al-Badriyya Juma Masjid
• Kizhakkumuri Juma Masjid
• Thrikkanaya Masjid
• Colony Noorul Huda Sunny Juma Masjid
• Ramanchetty Juma Masjid

Banks

• State Bank of India,
• Pazhayannur Cooperative Society Bank,
• Elanad Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society.
• Canara Bank
• ESAF Bank-Vennur
• S N Nidhi micro finance

Financiers

• Manappuram Finance,
• Muthott Fincorp,
• Mass Finance,
• Mangalam Finance,
• Pazhayannur Kuries.

References

1. Cities and Towns
2. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.