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Adoor, Pathanamthitta
Adoor, Pathanamthitta Location of Adoor, Pathanamthitta in Kerala and India
Coordinates	9°06′N 76°26′E / 9.10°N 76.44°E / 9.10; 76.44
Country	India
State	Kerala
District(s)	Pathanamthitta
Municipal Chairperson	Jessy Baby Palavila
Population	28943 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Codes • Pincode • 691 523 • Telephone • +91 (0)4734 • Vehicle • KL 26

Adoor is a town near Pandalam in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India. The town is located midway between Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam.

Etymology

It is believed that the name Adoor is derived from "attipperu avakaasam ulla ooru". Vanjipuzha Chief (Land Lord from Chengannur) got the "attipperu avakasam" (full ownership without tax) from the Maharaja of Travancore.

Culture

Sree Parthasarathy Temple, Adoor

The main attraction of Adoor is the famous Krishna temple Sree Parthasarathy Temple taking the centre stage in the town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Sree Krishna, known here in the name of Parthasarathy. It is one of the oldest Krishna temple in kerala. Gajamela, the elephant pageant on the concluding day of annual festival at the temple is the main highlight of the 10 day festival celebrations. Trichenda Mangalam Mahadeva Temple Peringanad, Mahavishnu temple Elamannoor, Sreedharma Sastha temple Chennampallil, Sreenarayanapuram Temple Manakala etc are the other temples of importance in this region. The famous Chandanapally Valiyapally Church is located 10 km away from Adoor. Chembuduppu (meaning picking of copper vessel) is a special ritual that has a place in Kerala’s cultural history, which take place in chandanapally every year. Kannamkode St.Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Kannamkode Marthoma Church Vellakulangara etc are the other churches of importance in this redion.

Sreenarayanapuram Temple, Manakala

Mannadi Temple, which is known for Mudiyettam,and the place which has got historical importance due to the Sacrifice of the Great Soldier, Travancore Diwan Veluthampy Dalava, who fought the British Raj, till his last breath, is just 8 km from Adoor.

Maramadi Malsaram(Bull Race) is a famous event that is held at Anandapally, which is only a few kilometres away from Adoor. This is a spirited Annual event which attracts national and international visitors. The event which takes place right after the harvest is aimed at promoting the spirit of farmers.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[1] Adoor had a population of 28,943. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Adoor has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 49% of the males and 51% of females literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous Personalities

Adoor Gopalakrishnan

• Adoor Bhasi, Film actor
• Adoor Bhavani, Film actress
• Adoor Pankajam, Film actress
• Adoor Gopalakrishnan, Internationally acclaimed Film Director
• Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Former Minister and MLA of Adoor
• E.V. Krishna Pillai, Writer
• Munshi Paramu Pillai

Schools and Colleges

College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala

Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor

• College of Engineering Adoor, Manakala
• College of Applied Sciences, Adoor
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor
• St. Cyril's College, Kilivayal, Adoor
• Arsha Vidya Joythi Public School, Ezhamkulam
• Thapovan Public School, Manakala
• Govt.Polytechnic, Manakala
• Trichendha Mangalam Govt.Higher Secondary School,Peringanad
• Holy Angels English Medium Sr. Secondary School, Adoor
• Govt.Technical High School, Manakala
• Vocational Higher Secondary School, Manakala
• Dr.C.T.Eapen Memorial V.H.S.S, Pannivizha
• Faith Theological Seminary, Manakala
• All Saint's Public School, Adoor
• St. Mary's School, Adoor
• Marthoma School, Adoor
• Holy Matha School, Adoor
• Manakala UPS (Chirayil School), Manakala
• Shrichitra Tirunal Shastyabdapurti Memorial Sr. Secondary School, Adoor
• Kerala University B.Ed. Centre, Adoor
• Govt.Boys High School, Adoor
• Govt.Girls High School, Adoor
• National Central School(CBSE), Ezhamkulam
• New Man Central School, Mangadu
• NSS Higher Secondary School, Vadakadathukavu
• NSS Higher Secondary School, Thattayil
• K V V S Institute of Technology, Kaithaparambu
• K V V S College of Science And Technology, Kaithaparambu
• P.G.M Boys and girls Schools, Parakode
• All Saints Marthoma residencel School, Vellakulangara
• Institute of Language Teacher Education, Adoor
• Bharath ITC,Adoor
• M.M.D.M ITC, Adoor
• Sindhu I.T.C, Adoor

How to get here

By Air
Trivandrum International Airport and Cochin International Airport are the nearest airports.

By Rail
Chengannur is the nearest railway station (25 km) Kayamkulam railway station is about 27 km away.

By Road
Adoor, which is the meeting point of Main Central Road (M C Road) and K.P. (Kayamkulam - Punalur) Road and is accessible by the State run Kerala State Road Transport Corporation buses, private bus services as well as luxury bus services.

Politics

Adoor assembly constituency is a part of Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency.

See also

• Pathanamthitta
• Pathanamthitta (Lok Sabha constituency)
• College of Engineering Adoor
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Adoor
• Manakala

References

External links

• Official website from the Govt. of Kerala
• Official website of Pathanamthitta district
• KV Adoor
• College of Engineering Adoor
• Adoor GopalaKrishnan

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From Wikitravel

Adoor is a city in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.

• From Thiruvananthapuram 100 km
• From Eranakulam 130 km

Get around

By bus

K.S.R.T.C. buses connect Adoor with almost all important places in Kerala. Getting to near by places is quite easy as there are a number of private buses connecting villages in and around Adoor. . Other major routes through Adoor are:

• 1) Kayamkulam - Punaloor (Ordinary and Fast)
• 2) Kayamkulam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary and Fast)
• 3) Kayamkulam - Pahanamthitta (Ordinary)
• 3) Kottayam - Kottarakkara (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
• 4) Kottayam - Thiruvanathapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
• 5) Ernakulam - Thiruvanathapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
• 6) Guruvayoor - Thiruvananthapuram (Ordinary, Fast and Express)
• 7) Kollam - Pathanamthitta (Private And Govt.)
• 8) Chavara - Pathanamthitta (Private)
• 9) Karunagappally - Pathanamthitta (Private and Govt.)

Listed only major routes

• From Thiruvananthapuram to Adoor - 2 Hrs (100KM)
• From Ernakulam( Cochin) to Adoor - 3 Hrs (130KM)

For internal Travel minimum charge will be 10 rupees and every one KM they may charge 8 ruppes in day time and 10 rupees and may be more in Night times. Autorickshaws are available throughout the day and are deployed at Central Bus Stand.

• From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Private Bust Stand - 5 Min.
• From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Revenue Tower - 5 Min. ( Near To Private Bus Stand)
• From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Parthasarathy Temple - 2 Min.
• From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Chennampallil Temple - 15 Min.
• From Adoor Central Govt. Bus Stand to Trichennamangalam Mahadevar Temple - 20 Min. (Peringinadu)

• Sree Moolam Market in Adoor is one of the oldest market places in Kerala.
• There are a number of Temples in Adoor the most important being the Parthasarathy Temple located near the Private Bus Stand.
• Situated at a distance of 10 kilometers at Peringanad is the Trichenamangalam Mahadevar Temple.
• Situated at a distance of 5 kilometers is the Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at Chenampalil.

Do

Peedikayil Devi Temple - Pannivizha. A wonderful temple with century old tradition.

Buy

In adoor the number one super shop named {asha fancy}. there you can find any thing u want to buy.the contact number is ph:04734228179

Buy

In Nellimukal to thengamam road want to drinks, bakary foods, pooja items, toys iterms textiles,mobile recharging.ISD/STD center. G K General stores & Textiles Plakadu Jn. Phone 0091 9961785565

• Kream Korner near Karikineth textiles.
• Lal's Residency
• Yamuna

• Yamuna BAR
• Indraprastha BAR
• life line hospital, 14 mile. (,3 km from adoor) edit