Painkulam

Painkulam (Malayalam: പൈങ്കുളം) is a village in Panjal Grama Panchayat in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] The village, situated on the shores of Bharathappuzha, is the birthplace of Late Raman Chakyar, who was a leader with a vision and a mission to the world of art. He taught the temple arts Koodiyattam and Chakyar Koothu to non Chakyar castes and democratized the art form.

Painkulam
village
Painkulam
Location in Kerala, India
Painkulam
Painkulam (India)
Coordinates: 10°44′15″N 76°18′45″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictThrissur
Population
 (2001)
 • Total8,688
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679531
Vehicle registrationKL-

Painkulam village has a government upper primary school, several preschool nurseries and a local library (Grameena Vayanasala).

An aqueduct, built in 1960s by the irrigation department, is a major attraction in the village.

The limits of the village are Thozhuppadam, Killimangalam, Panjal and Cheruthuruthy villages.

Annual fest of Vazhalikkavu temple during February-March of every year is a major event in Painkulam.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Painkulam had a population of 8688 with 4088 males and 4600 females.[1]

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References
  1. "Census of India : in the bakns of the river Bharathapuzha. Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.


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