Angamaly: Encyclopedia - Angamaly

Angamaly

Angamaly (Malayalam: അങ്കമാലി) is a rapidly growing town in Ernakulam district of Kerala, south India, famous as the intersection of Main central road and National Highway 47. Also a Municipality and a Legislative Assembly constituency in Ernakulam district.

Starting as a Panchayat in May 1952, Angamaly was raised to a municipality in April 1978. Situated 33 km north of Ernakulam, Angamaly is the northern gateway to the commercial capital of Kerala.

Angamaly serves as a transit point for various places of interest in central Kerala, which include Kalady, Malayattoor, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Thuravoor, Manjapra and Munnar, Champannoor.

Angamaly - History

Although recorded history does not exist about the origins of Angamaly, legends and local folklore attribute the name Angamaly to the grounds where battles (Ankam in Malayalam) were conducted by Hyder Ali, Tipu Sultan's father.

Angamaly - How to reach there

• By air: Closest airport is 5 km south, Cochin International Airport (COK) in Nedumbassery.
• By rail: Angamaly for Kalady (AFK) Station
• By road: Kerala State Road Transport Corporation provides bus services through their Angamaly Sub-Depot

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