History of Grama Panchayat
ocated almost in the central part of Ernakulam District, in Kunnathunad Taluk, this Panchayat covers an area of 31.57 sq. km. People belonging to Hindu, Muslim, and Christian religions live here in religious harmony.There is a legend that during the period of incognito exile of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata, they built an Arakkillam (lac palace). The Karinelangal (black fields), which are said in legends to have been formed after that palace was burnt down, still remain in the western part of this Panchayat as a historical relic.It is said that during the time when feudalism existed, this area had a shelter for housing criminals and a gallows where punishments were executed, and hence the place got the name Kazhukambalam, which was later modified to Kizhakkambalam. The Kalariykkal Fort, where criminals were...
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