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Kandankary

India / Kerala / Changanacheri /

is a small village in Kerala, India. It is located in Champakulam Panchayat in Kuttanadu Taluk. It is presumed that this region (most part of Kuttanad) was a very big forest in ancient years, but later destroyed by a forest fire. It is still possible to see "kari" (coal) if we dig deep into the soil. So this place name end-up with Kari.

This village is famous for its ancient temple 'Kandankary Kavu Devi Temple & St. Joseph's Church Kandankary & DVHSS Kandankary

Kandankary is located 14 km from Changanacherry, 22 km from Alappuzha & 27 Km from Kottayam
The major income is still from Agriculture and fishing despite tourism.
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Coordinates:   9°23'47"N   76°26'10"E
This article was last modified 7 years ago