Kunnikode

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Kunnicode is a small village on NH 208( Kollam-Thirumangalam highway) in the Kollam District. It is located eight kilometers from Kottarakkara, eight kilometers from Pathanapuram and ten kilometers from Punalur. The Pachilakkunnu mound located here is very famous. There is a recent proposal to construct Sabari ByPass, which serves as an alternative to travel from Thiruvananthapuram To Sabarimala (The normal route is through Kottarakkara, Adoor and Pathanamthitta).This proposed route passes through Kunnicode.As per the proposal,a new stretch of road 0f 18 kilometres will be constructed Via: Pathanapuram(SH 08)-Kunnicode-Melila-Valakom(joins MC Road).This road reduces the distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Pathanapuram and Konni by 10 kiometres.Famous temples like Avaneeswaram Mahadever Temple, Mahadever Kochambalam, Melila Devi Temple, Kidangayil Devi Temple and Pachilla Pally are situated in this small village. This place is known for its communal harmony. Avaneeswaram High Schoo, Ilavankuzhy LPS and Kunnicode LPS are the olden educational institutes.
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Coordinates:   9°1'25"N   76°50'49"E

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