Kavanad
HISTORY: In 16 th century kavanadu called as 'kaval nadu' or 'kaval maadam' .At that period, about 2km radius is covered with 'kaav' , 'maadam' ,and surrounded with Ashtamudi lake and Arabian sea . As time passes kaval naadu changes to kavanad. The main identity of this place is the market. Neendakara and sakthikulangara harbour is a port where earlier, small traders came and sell the products. Lately these selling spread to kavanad as a small scale. As years passed traders from southern side of kollam also came to kavanad which leds to the formation of kavanad market.
Geography
Kavanad is located at the southern tip of India and on the northern end of Kollam city Corporation, on the west coast and almost completely surrounded by water.
Location
It is on National Highway 66 between Kollam and Karunagappally. Nearest railway station is Kollam Junction Railway Station which is 5 km away.
Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram Airport around 75 km away.
School
Lake Ford School, St Mary's residential central school are the CBSE curriculum schools in Kavanadu. Holy family convent Aravila, Government UP School Venkulangara, are the other schools in Kavanadu vallikeezhu Girls Higher Secondary school is one of the government schools with highest percentage of victory in the state. Apart from these schools a lot of vocational training centres are also located in Kavanadu.
Economy
Kavanad has a flourishing fish and sea food export/processing industry, due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea and Ashtamudi Lake. Sreesatha temple, Muhiyudeen Masjid and Mukkad Holy Family Church are the major places of worship in Kavanad. Kavanad falls under the Kollam Corporation Circle. The people of kavanad majorly occupied in fishing related businesses. A lot of people also travels abroad to gulf countries for better prospects. Kavanadu market is one of the biggest markets in Kollam district and a lot of people from other parts of Kollam come here to purchase fresh fish, meat, vegetables etc.
See also
Poovanpuzha Temple