Kunnamkulam
Kunnamkulam | |
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Aerial view of Kunnamkulam old bus stand | |
| Coordinates: 10°39′N 76°05′E / 10.65°N 76.08°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thrissur |
| Taluk | Kunnamkulam |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Kunnamkulam Municipality |
| • M.L.A | A. C. Moideen (CPI(M)) |
| Area | |
• Total | 34.18 km2 (13.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 54,071 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | |
| STD code | 04885 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-46, KL-48 |
| State Assembly Constituency | Kunnamkulam |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Alathur |
| Website | thrissur |
Kunnamkulam Malayalam: [kun̪ːəm kuɭ̺ːəm] is a municipal town located in the Thrissur District of Kerala, India, with historical origins tracing back to the Paleolithic age. Renowned for its deep-rooted cultural heritage, vibrant printing industry, and religious diversity, the town has evolved into a significant commercial hub in central Kerala. Its strategic location and excellent connectivity make it an important economic and cultural node, linking the southern regions of Kerala with North Malabar, and serving as a crucial point for travel and trade. Kunnamkulam is situated approximately—Thrissur (22 km south), Kochi (75 km south), and Palakkad (60 km northeast) and 8 km from the renowned pilgrimage centre of Guruvayur.