Kumbanad is a place in koipuram panchyath Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, in India. It is situated on the Sabarimala pilgrimage route on the Thiruvalla - Kumbazha road (TK road / Sh-07). Kumbanad is one of the wealthiest settlement in India. It has also the highest number of Christian houses of worship in India, estimated to be around fifty, for the area of its size. History:
It is belie
ved that several centuries before, Kumbanad was a prosperous village occupied by upper caste Hindus. The many fresh water tanks found in and around Kumbanad are attributed to that period. The community perished possibly by invading tribesmen and the land turned into a forest inhabited by wild animals and elephants. Economy:
Remittance from NRIs is the primary source of income. The high amount of remittance makes Kumbanad the wealthiest region in the country. High number of ATMs and high bank density are also attributed to the large bank deposits. As of 2009, the deposits in banks for Kumband and around are estimated to be 5,400 Crore. There are other small business and services that depend on the foreign remittance. Since most of the emigrants are young and middle aged, most of the settled population are old-aged. There are services and health care units that cater to their needs. Politics:
Kumbanad is part of the Pathanamthitta District. In Loksabha, Kumbanad is represented by the sitting MP from Pathanamthitta, Mr. Aranmula assembly segment and Veena George is the current MLA (2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections). Asha CG (United Democratic Front) is the current Koipuram Panchayat President. Govt Departments:
Sub Treasury
Kumbanad 33 KV Substation project nearing completion
Telecom Center and Telephone Exchange
Kumbanad Head Post Office
Electricity Section Office
Climate:
Kumbanad has a tropical climate. The region receives most of the rain from the South-West monsoon from June to August and the North-East monsoon during October and November. Although the summer is from March to May, it receives locally developed thundershowers in April and May. Demographics:
Kumbanad is the pentecost centre of Kerala. The world famous Hebronpuram convention is held here, in January, every year. Most of the population of Kumbanad are Christians. Amongst the Christian populace, the majority are either Marthoma, CSI, Evangelical, Indian Brethren, Jacobites, Pentecost or Apostolic. There are also Catholic and Syrian Orthodox communities in Kumbanad. The other denominations in Kumbanad are Hindus. The population breakup for Koipuram panchayat, as per 'Census India'
1. Males : 12,823
2. Females : 14,266
3. Households : 6,615
Places to see:
Pamba River : 4 km
Aranmula temple : 5 km
Aranmula - Aranmula kannadi : 5 km
Hanging bridge (Edanadu) : 6 km
St Thomas Evangelical Fellowship Camp & Retreat Centre Kadapra: 2 km
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Puthencavu
Immanuel MarThoma Church,Eraviperoor;2 km
Charalkunnu ;6KM
Transport:
Connected to Pathanamthitta, Kozhencherry, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Sabarimala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Guruvayoor, Tuticorin, Coimbatore, Salem, Velankanni, Hosur and Bangalore, by private and government operated KSRTC buses. Kumbanad has been included as one of the new stations in the draft plan for the Tiruvalla - Sabarimala railway line. T.K.Road ( Tiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road / SH - 07 ) connects Kumbanad to Thiruvalla, Manjadi, Kattode, Thottabhagom, Vallamkulam, Nellad, Eraviperoor, Pullad, Chettimukku, Maramon, Kozhencherry, Thekkemala, Nelikala, Elanthoor and Pathanamthitta. Via Main Central Road from Thiruvalla, major towns/cities in Kerala are accessible. Via Muttumon, Kumbanad is connected to Kurianur, Mallapally, Vennikulam and towns in Kottayam district. The road from Kumbanad main kavala connects to Arrattupuzha via Kareelamukku, Othera, etc. and further on to Chengannur. Valathukara Canal can be seen on this route
Train Stations : Thiruvalla : 11 km, Chengannur : 09 km
Airports : Kochi - Nedumbassery : 124 km; Trivandrum : 117 km; Aranmula (Proposed) : 6 km
Educational institutions:
Grace Mount Public School
Noel Memorial High School
Brethren English Medium High School
Govt.up School
Bethany Bible School, Kumbanad
Hospitals:
Fellowship Mission Hospital
Churches:
Indian Pentecostal Church ( IPC, HebronPuram)
Church of God, Kumbanad
Marthoma Valiapally (0.5km)
Shalem Marthoma Church (1km)
Koorthamala Church (4km)
Evangelical church (0.3km)
IPC EbenEzer Church Thattackad (3km)
Exodus Revival Church (1km)
Brotheren church
Catholic (LC)
Orthodox Church
Celone Pentecostal church (1km)
St Paul's Malankara Catholic Church
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