Puliyanam

Puliyanam
town
Puliyanam

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 9°52′12″N 76°18′51″E / 9.87000°N 76.31417°E / 9.87000; 76.31417Coordinates: 9°52′12″N 76°18′51″E / 9.87000°N 76.31417°E / 9.87000; 76.31417
Country  India
State Kerala
District Ernakulam
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 683572

Puliyanam is a place situated near Angamaly, Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala, India. It was once a forest inhabited by 'puli' (tigers) and hence was called 'pulivanam' which later evolved as 'Puliyanam'. It is 5 kilometres west from Angamaly and 11 km north from Cochin International Airport. The nearest railway station is Angamaly.

Puliyanam is famous for its cultural activities and educational achievements. GHSS Puliyanam, St Fransis LPS, Desasevini vayanasala, Kalamandalam Hyderali memorial kathakali club, United Arts & Sports Club, Millenium Arts and sports club, Ethernet Web Solutions, Navadhara club and Sneha Cultural Center are all situated in puliyanam. Main agricultural products here include rice, banana trees and rubber.

Puliyanam is also famous for its stone quarries. Puliyanam stone is used for making high quality idols for temples and various other complex granite shapes.

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