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Edakkidom is a natural place in India.Edakkidom is a village in Kollam district in the Indian state of Kerala, located about 21 km (13 mi) north of Kollam city. The main attraction is Thettikkunnil Mahadevi Temple.
Contents
- Map of Edakkidom Kerala
- Distance from nearest known places
- Demographics
- Economy
- Industries
- Educational institutions
- Temples
- Tourism
- References
Map of Edakkidom, Kerala
Distance from nearest known places
Demographics
This village has a majority population of the Hindus (Mainly Nairs and Ezhavas).
Economy
This village is mainly dependent on agricultural products which includes rubber, black pepper, cashewnut, rice Plantain etc. Some of the famous nearby places are Kollam, Kottarakkara, Ezhukone, Odanavattom, Punalur etc.
Industries
Kareepra Cooperative Bank, Edakkidom & SupplyCo Maveli Store at KSN Building, Sodiac Tiles (BK Agencies), SLS wood industries, Mother rubber manufacturers. Rajan caswes, Ambalakara caswes factory,11 KV Substation (KSEB) AM Junction Edakkidom,
Educational institutions
There is one primary school at Edakkidom, Govt L.P.School Edakkidom, and one aided SANSKRIT secondary school SNGSHS Kadaikode, Edaikkidom , KNS memorial S N Central school (CBSE), St George vocational higher secondary school at Chowalloor, Edakkidom. Sree Sankara Sanskrit vidyapeetam (BA, MA in Sanskrits), S.S.V.U.P.S Edakkidom.Akshya computer education centre,
Temples
Tourism
The Kerala backwaters of Kollam/Alappuzha is 14 km from Edakkidom. Some of the tourist spots near Edakkidom are Thenmala Ecotourism (39 km) and Palaruvi Water Falls (33 km). Edakkidom is a part of assembly constituency Kottarakara and Lok Sabha constituency Mavelikkara. INC, CPI(M) is the major working political party in Edakkidom.