Meenad

Polachira is a wetland spread over 600 hectares located near Paravur Municipality in Kollam District of Kerala, India. Formerly part of the Chathannoor Grama Panchayath, it is now located in the Chirakkara Grama Panchayath. Polachira is about 2 km south of Chathannoor town and 9 km north east of Paravur town. Chathannoor-Polachira-Ozhukupara Bund Across Road is the main access to Paravoor.

Ithikkara is a place in Kollam district, Kerala, India, about 12 km from Kollam city. It received its name from Ithikkara River. The Ithikkara River originates from the low hills situated near Madathuri kunnu at about +240 m above M.S.L and from the hills located south-west of Kulathupuzha. The Vattapparambu stream and the Kunduman thodu are its important tributaries. The latter joins the Ithikkara at Plakkadu about 200 m upstream of Ithikkara Bridge on N.H.47. The river has a north-westerly course up to the Irattur Malai from where it flows west up to Pampira and then takes a more or less south-westerly course till its exits into the Paravur Kayal near Meenad. The river passes through the villages of Channapetta, Alayamon, Vayala, Pampira, Ayur, Thiruvambhagam, Atturkonam and Adichanallore. Kottiyam, Chathannoor and Chadayamangalam are some of the important places in the basin. The river has a length of 56 km and a catchment area of 642 km2. The complete catchment lies within the state. Ithikkara Block Panchayath – On 1 April 1961, Ithikkara Block Panchayath was established. It has following panchayaths: Poothakkulam, Kalluvathukkal, Chathannoor, Nedumpana, and Adichanallur.

Mylakkadu is a suburban village located near the town and road junction of Kottiyam in the Kollam district of Kerala, India. It has excellent road connectivity to Kollam, Paravur, Chathannoor, and Thiruvananthapuram. The modern development of Mylakkadu is closely linked to the growth of nearby Kottiyam, and many residents credit the late Advocate Kottiyam Sadashivan — a respected social worker and community leader—for several early improvements in the area. His contributions included enhancing road access, supporting educational institutions, and assisting local families with legal and administrative matters. The village has a literacy rate of 95%. Malayalam and English are the official languages.

Vilappuram Bhagavathy Temple is a small temple, home of the famous Vilappuram Devi Temple (Anandavilasam Bhagavathi Temple) situated in Chathannoor, Kollam, Kerala, in the peninsular India. In the same compound, there is the famous Anandavilasam library, affiliated to Kerala State Library Council, having more than 1,200 members and around 13,000 books. In the library, there are facilities of computer, internet, telephone, etc. Children's wing, Ladies wing, Women's Home library scheme, Continuing education centre etc. are available here.

Thiru Aarattu Madannada is a temple dedicated to Shiva in Kollam district, in Kerala in the peninsular India. The temple is situated in Mylakkadu. The temple is located on the National Highway 47 between Chathannur and Kottiyam near Mylakkadu. In the ancient temple, Lord Shiva resides under a pine tree. The festival of this temple is well known in the Kollam district as it has a history going back centuries.

Pilakkad is a village in Thrissur district in the state of Kerala, India.

Sree Bhoothanatha Temple & Meenadu Sastha temple is one of the well-known temples in Chathannoor neighbourhood of Kollam in Kerala in the peninsular India. One of the largest of its type in Kollam, the Nedum Kuthira of Chathannoor Sree Bhoothanatha Temple and Meenadu Sastha temple is held during the festival. These temples' festivals draw visitors from other cities. The Sree Bhoothanatha Temple Utsavam hosts one of the largest temple festivals in the Kollam district.

Chirakkara is a village in Kollam district in the state of Kerala, India. Chirakkara is 16 km away from the town of Kollam and 8 km away from Paravur Town, which is famous for festivals, estuary, backwaters and beaches.

Nedungolam or Nedumgolam is the Northern border town of Paravur municipality in the Kollam district of Kerala state, India. Nedungolam is very near to the world-famous-wetland in Kollam district, Polachira, which is a favorite destination for migratory birds. A census conducted on 2003 reveals that over 26,000 birds belonging to 37 species are visiting or living in the Polachira wetlands.

Rama Rao Memorial Taluk Hospital is a government taluk hospital located in Nedungolam, in the Paravur region of Kollam district, Kerala, India. It provides a range of primary and secondary healthcare services and is administered by the Government of Kerala.

Kanjiramvila Bhagavathi Temple is a Hindu pilgrim place and also a tourist centre situated in Chathannoor, Kollam, in the Kerala State of India. Many foreigners visit this temple on the occasion of Gajamela.

Chathannoor is a town in the Indian state of Kerala situated at the Kollam District on the banks of Ithikkara River. It is about 16 km (9.9 mi) from Kollam(Quilon) City. Chathannoor is around 55 km (34 mi) north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram(Trivandrum).