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Mararikulam North(മാരാരിക്കുളം വടക്ക്) — panchayat — Coordinates 9°36′25″N 76°18′52″E / 9.60694°N 76.31444°ECoordinates: 9°36′25″N 76°18′52″E / 9.60694°N 76.31444°E Country India State Kerala District(s) Alappuzha Sarpanch (Panchayat President) Smt. Prabha Madhu [1] MLA Dr. Thomas Issac [2] Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Area
• 5 metres (16 ft)
Mararikulam North (Malayalam: മാരാരിക്കുളം വടക്ക്, MārārikkuLam Vadakku ?) is a Gram Panchayat in Alapuzha, Kerala, India. Located on the coast of Arabian Sea, towards the northern end of south Kerala.
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Etymology
The name Mararikulam is derived from the name of the main deity at the temple in the area, Lord Shiva. The deity is believed to reside in the temple in the form of Marari, or the enemy of Kamadeva who is also referred as Maran [3] which is also one of his arrows.
Geography
Mararikulam North lies in the southern Region of the South Indian state, Kerala. It is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, at an average elevation of 5 m (16 ft). It is positioned at 9°36′35″N 76°18′52″E / 9.60972°N 76.31444°E .
Climate
The climate[4] is tropical and the average monthly temperature is around 25 C. Summer usually begins in March and Lasts through May and are warm and humid. The region receives two seasons of Monsoons in a year the first from June to September, and the Other In October and November. Winter is relatively non-existent, other than the climate getting drier in December through February.
Travel
Air
The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport which is at a distance of 80 Kilometers .
Rail
Mararikulam North is connected via rail to different parts of the country. The railway station is Mararikulam with stops for all local (passenger shuttles) trains and three express trains.
Road
The National Highway NH 47 passes alongthe eastern border of Mararikulam North. The main bus stop is Kanjikuzhi (SL Puram).
References
Categories:- Cities and towns in Alappuzha district
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