Kerala
Flora and Fauna In Wayanad
The flora of Wayanad are characteristic of the Western Ghats and the plantation crops grown in the cool climate. A major portion of the district is covered by coffee. Trees of the wild type like rosewood, anjili (Artocarpus),mullumurikku ( Erthrina) and several species of caussia and many other non-descript varieties are still preserved here and there, to give shade to the coffee plants. These trees give a semblance of wilderness to the landscape of Wayanad. In a majority of coffee plantations, the age-old species are replaced by the silver-oak, which is suited to the cold climate.
Rivers in Wayanad
Kabani river one of the three east flowing rivers of Kerala, is an important tributary of the river Cauvery. Kabani and its tributaries constitute a powerful river system in the landscape of Wayanad.
Topography Of Wayanad
Wayanad lies between north latitude 110 27' and 150 58' and east longitude 750 47 ' and 700 27'. It is bounded on the east by Nilgiris and Mysore districts of Tamilnadu and Karnataka respectively, on the north by Coorg district of Karnataka, on the south by Malappuram and on the west by Kozhikode and Kannur .
Salient Features Of Wayanad
The total geographical area and population of Wayanad are 2126sq.kms, (2,12,560 hects.) and 6,72,128 respectively, which account for 5.48 per cent and 2.31 per cent of the state total. The male and female population are 3,41,958 and 3,30,170 respectively. The female-male sex ratio is 966 per 1000 males. The density of population is 315 per sq.km. (1991 census) against 260 in 1981, showing an increase of 21 per cent. The literacy in the region is 85.54 per cent Male literacy ratio is 90.28 and female literacy ratio is 80.80.
History Of Wayanad
Comprising an area of 2126 sq. kms, Wayanad has a powerful history. Historians are of the view that organized human life existed in these parts, at least ten centuries before the Christ. Countless evidences about New Stone Age civilization can be seen on the hills of Wayanad. The two caves of Ampukuthimala located between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures painted on their walls and pictorial writings, speak volumes of the bygone era and civilization.
Corporation, Municipalities, Blocks and Panchayats in Kollam
The Kollam district is divided into :- 1 Corporation - 2 Municipalities - 13 Blocks - 69 Panchayats.
Corporation, Municipalities, Blocks and Panchayats Offices with Phone Nos
Corporation and Municipalities
Kollam Coporation 0474-2746193
Paravoor Municipality 0474-2512340
Punalur Municipality 0475-2222683
Anchal Block 0475 - 2273217,2274217
Kulathupuzha Panchayath 0475- 2317526
Eroor Panchayath 0475- 2273253
Alayamon Panchayath 0475- 2304229
Anchal Panchayath 0475- 2273236
Ariencavu Panchayath 0475-2344533
Edamulakkal Panchayath 0475-2273344
Important Telephone Numbers in Kunnathur Taluk
Kunnathur Taluk headquarters is at Sasthamcotta which is an attractive village situated about 19 Km from Kollam Town. It is a beauty spot, a health resort and a centre of pilgrimage.
The extensive fresh water lake here is said to be the biggest of its kind in Kerala. Water supply to Kollam Town is met by purifying the water from this lake.
Busses are frequently operated to Sasthamcotta, which can truly be called as Queen of Lakes.
Jr Telecom Officer (Group Mtce) Off 2830200
Kunnathoor rural housing socity ltd:, Office q-151 Poruvazhy po 2831528
Important Telephone Numbers in Karunagappally Taluk
Karunagappally is situated 27 Kms north to Kollam. It is linked with Kollam by rail and road. There is a mini civil station at Karunagappally. Padayanarkulangara, which forms part if the town, was once the military station of the Kayamkulam Rajas.
An idol of Budha, recovered from a local tank here, is now preserved in the Krishnapuram Palace, situated north of Oachira. The town has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, two old mosques and a Mar Thoma Church.
Important Telephone Numbers in Pathanapuram Taluk
Pathanapuram is situated on the eastern part of the district, it covers an area of 248.32 sq.kms. Live-stock activities like dairying, poultry, goat rearing etc and industrial activities like brick making, bamboo weaving etc are the main occupation. The block is rubber predominant.
Population is 1.57 lakh. Panchayats are Pathanapuram, Pattazhivadakkekkara, Piravanthoor, Thalavoor, Vilakuddy and Pattazhy
Pathanapuram is an important trading center on the banks of the Kallada river. It is only 13 kms away from Punalur.
Important Telephone Numbers in Kotarakkara Taluk
Kottarakkara is the headquarters of Kottarakkara Taluk. It is linked with Kollam, both by road and rail, a distance of 27 kms. It was one the capital of Elayadathu Swarupam, a principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family.
The internationally famous dance drama Kathakali had its small beginnings in this town and it flourished under the patronage of Raja of Kottarakkara who lived in the first half of the 19th century.
Kottarakkara has a very old temple dedicated to Lord Ganapathy and a church belonging to Mar Thomas. This church is 700 years old.
