Pallickathode
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Pallickathode, which includes Anickad village, is a panchayath in eastern Kottayam district
, Kerala
, India
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and [Ponkunnam] and is 22 Km away from Kottayam. NH 220 (KK Road ) can be reached at Kodungoor, which is just 5Km south of Pallickathode. From Pampady
it is about 10 km east and from Ponkunnam it is 12 km west. The famous Manarcadu church is just 15 km away from this place. Buses operating from Pallickathodu bus stand connects Kottayam, Pampady
, Changanacherry, Pala, Kodungoor, Ponkunnam, Kanjirappally. There are long distant buses to Kozhikkode, Kannur, Adimaly, Kumaly, Kattappana, Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayoor, Thrissur etc.
The government Upper Primary School is the first school in the area which established in AD 1910 at Mandiram Junction.
The Govt ITI Pallickathodu is 1 km away from town. It offers various courses and trainings. An Engineering College " Kottayam Institute of Technology " is nearly 5 Km away from Pallickathode
Another big celebration in the temple is Kumbhakudam on Pathamudayam in Meedom(March/April) every year.
Sankara Narayana Moorthy Temple situated 1 km from town. It is a very famous temple and its main speciality is a Hanuman Temple with equal importance.
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
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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Economy
Pallickathode has a predominantly agricultural economy. The major products include: rubber; banana; and pineapple.How to Reach
Pallickathodu situated between PampadyPampady
Pampady is a small town 16 kilometres east of Kottayam in Kerala, Southern India. It lies midway between the serene backwaters of Western Kerala and the misty mountains of Western Ghats.-History:...
and [Ponkunnam] and is 22 Km away from Kottayam. NH 220 (KK Road ) can be reached at Kodungoor, which is just 5Km south of Pallickathode. From Pampady
Pampady
Pampady is a small town 16 kilometres east of Kottayam in Kerala, Southern India. It lies midway between the serene backwaters of Western Kerala and the misty mountains of Western Ghats.-History:...
it is about 10 km east and from Ponkunnam it is 12 km west. The famous Manarcadu church is just 15 km away from this place. Buses operating from Pallickathodu bus stand connects Kottayam, Pampady
Pampady
Pampady is a small town 16 kilometres east of Kottayam in Kerala, Southern India. It lies midway between the serene backwaters of Western Kerala and the misty mountains of Western Ghats.-History:...
, Changanacherry, Pala, Kodungoor, Ponkunnam, Kanjirappally. There are long distant buses to Kozhikkode, Kannur, Adimaly, Kumaly, Kattappana, Thiruvananthapuram, Guruvayoor, Thrissur etc.
Government institutions
[Pampady] Block is situated at Pallickathodu. BSNL telephone exchange, Govt Treasury, Post Office, village office Panchayath office, Agricultural office, Animal husbandry Dispensary etc. are also there.Educational institutions
The village has 2 high schools (including St. Thomas High School, Anickdu) and one higher secondary school, NSS Higher Secondary School.The government Upper Primary School is the first school in the area which established in AD 1910 at Mandiram Junction.
The Govt ITI Pallickathodu is 1 km away from town. It offers various courses and trainings. An Engineering College " Kottayam Institute of Technology " is nearly 5 Km away from Pallickathode
Temple
The Anickadu Bhagavathy Temple situated at the heart of the city on the beautiful hill. The temple is a best example of communal harmony at the place.People from all religions are allowed to enter and worship Bhagavathy. The temple festival on Meena bharani is a great one week celebration. During this period various art forms will be staged. It includes major set Katha kali, Ottamthullal, Katha prasangam, Drama, Dance Drama, music performances etc. The Karcha Sree Bali at Pallickathodu town is a beautiful event. With five decorated elephants panchavadyam, Mayil attom (Peacock dancing) chenda melam (Drum), etc. enjoys all the people in and near to pallickathodu. The Garudan Dance is one of the main offering to the Bhavathy. There are only a few temples in Kerala, where Garudan Parava ( Garudan Dance ) is done.Another big celebration in the temple is Kumbhakudam on Pathamudayam in Meedom(March/April) every year.
Sankara Narayana Moorthy Temple situated 1 km from town. It is a very famous temple and its main speciality is a Hanuman Temple with equal importance.