Punalur
Punalur is a is a municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala, India.[2] It is the headquarter of the Punalur Taluk and Punalur Revenue Division. It's situated in the eastern part of Kollam district of Kerala, on the banks of the Kallada River and foothills of the western ghats. It is about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-east of Kollam and 68 kilometres (42 mi) north of Thiruvananthapuram.
Punalur | |
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Municipality | |
Punalur Location in Kerala, India Punalur Punalur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°01′01″N 76°55′34″E / 9.017°N 76.926°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kollam |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.35 km2 (13.26 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 14 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 46,702 |
| • Rank | 9 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 691305 to 034 |
| Telephone code | 0475 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 25 |
| Nearest city | Kollam (44 km) |
| Website | www |
Geography Edit
Punalur has an average elevation of 56 metres (184 ft).[3] Many tourists have visited scenic spots along the Kallada River.[4] The Palaruvi Falls is 35 kilometres (22 mi) from Punalur.[5] The first planned eco-tourism project in Kerala is only 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Punalur on NH 744 towards Sengottai.
Politics Edit
Punalur Assembly constituency is part of the Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency) and Punalur Assembly constituency.
P. S. Supal of Communist Party of India is the MLA of Punalur assembly constituency and N. K. Premachandran is MP of Kollam (Lok Sabha constituency).[6]
The assembly constituency is continuously won by Communist Party of India since 1991. Punalur Municipality is currently ruled by Left Democratic Front.[7]
Climate Edit
| Climate data for Punalur (1981–2010, extremes 1956–2012) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 38.8 (101.8) | 40.1 (104.2) | 40.6 (105.1) | 40.6 (105.1) | 39.2 (102.6) | 36.6 (97.9) | 36.6 (97.9) | 34.8 (94.6) | 35.2 (95.4) | 36.2 (97.2) | 37.6 (99.7) | 36.2 (97.2) | 40.6 (105.1) |
| Mean maximum °C (°F) | 35.8 (96.4) | 37.1 (98.8) | 38.3 (100.9) | 37.8 (100.0) | 36.5 (97.7) | 34.0 (93.2) | 33.1 (91.6) | 33.1 (91.6) | 34.0 (93.2) | 34.6 (94.3) | 34.2 (93.6) | 34.8 (94.6) | 38.5 (101.3) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 33.9 (93.0) | 35.4 (95.7) | 36.4 (97.5) | 35.5 (95.9) | 34.1 (93.4) | 31.2 (88.2) | 30.6 (87.1) | 30.9 (87.6) | 31.9 (89.4) | 32.2 (90.0) | 32.2 (90.0) | 32.9 (91.2) | 33.1 (91.6) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) | 21.5 (70.7) | 22.8 (73.0) | 23.8 (74.8) | 23.8 (74.8) | 23.0 (73.4) | 22.7 (72.9) | 22.8 (73.0) | 22.7 (72.9) | 22.6 (72.7) | 22.2 (72.0) | 21.3 (70.3) | 22.5 (72.5) |
| Mean minimum °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) | 18.9 (66.0) | 20.3 (68.5) | 22.1 (71.8) | 22.2 (72.0) | 21.6 (70.9) | 21.3 (70.3) | 21.5 (70.7) | 21.4 (70.5) | 21.4 (70.5) | 20.2 (68.4) | 18.0 (64.4) | 17.1 (62.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.9 (55.2) | 14.9 (58.8) | 17.4 (63.3) | 18.1 (64.6) | 19.2 (66.6) | 18.9 (66.0) | 18.4 (65.1) | 18.6 (65.5) | 17.4 (63.3) | 16.9 (62.4) | 15.3 (59.5) | 15.0 (59.0) | 12.9 (55.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 14.0 (0.55) | 42.8 (1.69) | 84.1 (3.31) | 219.0 (8.62) | 236.8 (9.32) | 491.0 (19.33) | 394.8 (15.54) | 284.5 (11.20) | 242.5 (9.55) | 437.0 (17.20) | 227.0 (8.94) | 45.6 (1.80) | 2,719 (107.05) |
| Average rainy days | 1.0 | 2.3 | 5.5 | 11.3 | 11.6 | 20.5 | 20.2 | 15.7 | 12.0 | 16.9 | 10.1 | 2.3 | 129.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) | 51 | 51 | 54 | 64 | 66 | 75 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 74 | 70 | 61 | 66 |
| Source: India Meteorological Department[8][9] | |||||||||||||
Demographics Edit
As of 2011[update] India census,[10] Punalur had a population of 46,702. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Punalur has an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 82%. In Punalur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Punalur Paper Mill Edit
It is believed that the oldest paper mill in the country was started at Punalur in 1886. The mill used reeds to make paper and was opened by T.J. Cameroon, an industrialist from Britain. One of the mill's customers when they were open was the India Security Press. Up to 1931, Punalur was renamed multiple times.[11] In 1987, the mill which was managed by L.N. Dalmia and had around 1020 employees was shut down due to huge liabilities.[12]
Notable people Edit
- Punalur Balan (1927–1987)
- Lalithambika Antharjanam (1909–1987)
- M. J. Radhakrishnan Cinematographer
Media Edit
- Punalur News
- Voice Of Punalur Media™
- Punaloor History
Educational institutions Edit
Colleges Edit
- Grace International Academy (An Affiliated College under University of Kerala), Punalur
Schools Edit
Punalur Taluk Samajam Educational Institutions Edit
- Taluk Samajam Higher Secondary School, Punalur [ Formerly known as:-- Boys' Higher Secondary School, Punalur]
- Girls' High School, Punalur
- Chemmanthoor High School, Punalur
- T.V.T.M English Medium School, Punalur
- N.G.P.M Lower Primary School, Punalur
Other Educational Institutions Edit
- Government Higher Secondary School, Punalur
- St. Goretti Higher Secondary School, Punalur
- N.S.V.V.H.S.S, Punalur
- S.N Trust HSS, Aikkarakkonam, Punalur
References Edit
- ^ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
- ^ https://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Punalur
- ^ Panoramio – Photo of Amazing Punalur – Kakod Whitewater02
- ^ "Palaruvi Falls". World of Waterfalls. Retrieved 26 June 2010.
- ^ (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- ^ "Yunus Kunju takes on CPI". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 625–626. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M109. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
- ^ . Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ Pereira, Ignatius (27 May 2013). "Inundated colonial bungalow resurfaces after thirty years". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Punalur paper mill to see light of day after 23 years". Deccan Chronicle. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
External links Edit
- Punalur Local News
- All Information About Punalur
- Punalur travel guide from Wikivoyage