Mulakulam
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Mulakulam is a quiet village in Kottayam district
, Kerala
, India and is situated on the banks of the River Muvatupuzha. The village is located about 40 kilometers from both Kottayam town (the district head quarters) and Kochi city (the commercial capital or Kerala). Piravom
is the nearest town. It is lush green with thick vegetation, and old tharavads (old houses in Malayalam). The population of this village is about 2500 people. It is home to a family called the “Moosedathu Muramthookil”, believed to be one of the first few Brahmin
family to embrace Christianity in 1100 AD. This family still owns close to 20% of the total area, which is about 10 square kilometers.
Agriculture, the land’s traditional and main occupation, is being phased out. Poor availability and high cost of labour coupled with low returns is the root cause. Industries like wooden handicrafts, burnt bricks manufacturing, sand rigging etc. have arise. Some of these unregulated industries add to the severe environmental hazards and pollution that is already contributed by Hindustan Newsprint Limited
, a newspaper manufacturing giant which is located in a nearby village.
The Syrian Orthodox Church at Mulakulam was founded around 16th century A.D.
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....
, India and is situated on the banks of the River Muvatupuzha. The village is located about 40 kilometers from both Kottayam town (the district head quarters) and Kochi city (the commercial capital or Kerala). Piravom
Piravom
Piravom is a town situated in Muvattupuzha Taluk of Ernakulam district in Kerala state, south India. It is 33 km South East of Cochin city & 42 km north of Kottayam town. Piravom is famous for historic Hindu temples and Syrian Christian churches. The town lies 22 km from the Taluka...
is the nearest town. It is lush green with thick vegetation, and old tharavads (old houses in Malayalam). The population of this village is about 2500 people. It is home to a family called the “Moosedathu Muramthookil”, believed to be one of the first few Brahmin
Brahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
family to embrace Christianity in 1100 AD. This family still owns close to 20% of the total area, which is about 10 square kilometers.
Agriculture, the land’s traditional and main occupation, is being phased out. Poor availability and high cost of labour coupled with low returns is the root cause. Industries like wooden handicrafts, burnt bricks manufacturing, sand rigging etc. have arise. Some of these unregulated industries add to the severe environmental hazards and pollution that is already contributed by Hindustan Newsprint Limited
Hindustan Newsprint Limited
Hindustan Newsprint Ltd. is a government company in the Central Public Sector. HNL was incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, on 7th June, 1983, in Kottayam District, Kerala State...
, a newspaper manufacturing giant which is located in a nearby village.
The Syrian Orthodox Church at Mulakulam was founded around 16th century A.D.