Kanjirappally
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Kanjirappally is a taluka and town in Kottayam district, in the state of Kerala, India. Rubber (Latex) plantations are a major source of income for the local population. The place has a large population of Syrian Christians. A beautiful temple Ganapathy Koil built in granite, stands as a testimony to the early Tamil influence in religion and culture.There is also indications that Tamil rulers of Kanjirappally levied tax on live stock or Pothimadu to supplement income to another temple Bhagavathi Shri Madura Meenakshi.
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Education: ST . DOMINIC'S COLLEGE
St. Dominic's College was started in 1965 under the management of St. Dominic's Forane Church, Kanjirapally. Kuriakose Anekatt was the first principal. St. Dominic's College was the first institution which made higher education possible in Kanjirapally. Thanks to this famous institution the level of education among the students of this region has risen considerably. The Madona Institute of Electronics was another Technical institution started by St. Dominic's Church in 1977. It was handed over to the Vincentian Congregation free of cost in 1983.
