Odanavattam

Odanavattam is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. The village is situated 22 km east from Kollam town and is under the administration of Veliyam panchayath. Odanavattom is near to Edakkidom and Kottarakkara the birthplace of Kathakali.[1]

Odanavattam
Village
Odanavattam
Location in Kerala, India
Odanavattam
Odanavattam (India)
Coordinates: 8.935461°N 76.771313°E / 8.935461; 76.771313
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKollam
Population
 (2001)
  Total15,419
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
691512
Telephone code0474
Vehicle registrationKL-

Education

There is a Government Senior Secondary school in the town. There are also many private Upper Primary schools in Odanavattam. K.R.G.P.M School is situated here. Odanavattom is near to Edakkidom and Kottarakkara the birthplace of Kathakali

Industries

Quilon Rental is one of the growing construction equipment rental firm with its function started here in the year 2013. Their feet includes Bobcat E32 Excavator, Bobcat E37 Excavator, Skid Steer Loader, JCB 3DX, Hitachi EX 110 Excavator, Hitachi EX 70 Excavator, Komatsu PC 130 Excavator, Scaffolding, Concrete Machines, Power Tools etc. They also undertake Demolition activities.


Tourism


Muttara Maruthimala ecotourism is located near Odanavattom. Iruppinkuttu waterfalls is also located near Odanavattom.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Odanavattam had a population of 15419 with 7454 males and 7965 females.[1]

Politics

Odanavattam is part of Mavelikara Lok Sabha constituency.[2]

References

  1. "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2008.
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