Kunnamkulam | |
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Coordinates: 10°39′N 76°05′E / 10.65°N 76.08°E | |
Country | India |
State | Kerala |
District | Thrissur District |
Government | |
• Body | Kunnamkulam Municipality, Chowannur Grama Panchayath |
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 | |
Vehicle registration | KL 46, KL 48 |
Kunnamkulam is a municipal town situated in the Thrissur District of Kerala in India. Spread over an area of 34.18 km2, it is an old commercial town, with an ancient history. It is famous for its printing and book-binding industry. In the past, the town was called Kunnankulangara and references can be seen many British Archives about a neat and prosperous town which was predominantly Christian. Over the years Kunnamkulam has become a meeting point for all religions.[1]