Kadakkal

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Kadakkal
Town
Kadakkal Thiruvathira - A well-known festival ritual
Coordinates: 8°49′33″N 76°55′01″E / 8.825695752°N 76.91692471°E / 8.825695752; 76.91692471
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Kollam
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	691536
Telephone code	91-(0)474
Vehicle registration	KL 82
Nearest city	Kollam
Lok Sabha constituency	Kollam
Website	www.kadakkalonline.com

Kadakkal is a historic town located in the eastern part of Kollam district, Kerala. It is 44 km away from both Kollam City and Thiruvananthapuram. State highway 64 passes through the town. Kadakkal is well known for the social revolutionary activities held in the pre-independent period of India.The town is an important business centre and is known for its Trade (Kadakkal Chantha),Kadakkal Viplavam Kadakkal Riot Case,Festivals (Kadakkal Thiruvathira),Religious unity & spice production. Kadakkal is reachable through Nilamel, and is well connected to nearby villages like Anchal, Kilimanoor, Parippally and Madathara. Kadakkal is one of the place which facilitates the easiest roadway access to the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu & is one of the upcoming Municipality in Kollam district. The town is only 50 km away from Tamil Nadu border , Trivandrum central & Kollam city.