# Venmony > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Venmony > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Venmony.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venmony > Source revision: 1344095672 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Village in Kerala, India Venmony Village venmoney town Interactive map of Venmony Coordinates: 9°14′40″N 76°36′47″E / 9.24444°N 76.61306°E / 9.24444; 76.61306 Country India State Kerala District Alappuzha Population (2011) • Total 19,932 Languages • Official Malayalam, English Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 689509 Telephone code 0479 Vehicle registration KL-30, KL-31 Nearest towns Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Thiruvalla Chamakkavu bridge Achenkovil river **Venmony** is a village in [Chengannur](/source/Chengannur) taluk of [Alappuzha district](/source/Alappuzha_district) of [Central Travancore](/source/Central_Travancore) area in [Kerala](/source/Kerala) state, [India](/source/India).[1] Venmoney is 14 km south of [Thiruvalla](/source/Thiruvalla), 8 km east of [Mavelikkara](/source/Mavelikkara) and 13 km northwest of [Pandalam](/source/Pandalam). 9 km from [Chengannur](/source/Chengannur). It is located 55 km towards East from District headquarters [Alappuzha](/source/Alappuzha). 107 km from State capital [Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Thiruvananthapuram) and 138 km from [Cochin International Airport](/source/Cochin_International_Airport). The village is on the border of the Alappuzha District and [Pathanamthitta](/source/Pathanamthitta) District. The [Achenkovil](/source/Achenkovil) river flows on its southern boundary and is spanned by the Pulakadavu bridge. Venmoney St. Mary's church ( pazhaya palli ) is the ancient church which was constructed in the year AD 1017. ## Location and Connectivity Venmony occupies a strategic location on the border of the Alappuzha and [Pathanamthitta](/source/Pathanamthitta) districts. The village serves as a junction point between several major urban centers in Central Travancore. The village is located: - 14 km south of [Thiruvalla](/source/Thiruvalla) - 8 km east of [Mavelikkara](/source/Mavelikkara) - 13 km northwest of [Pandalam](/source/Pandalam) - 9 km from [Chengannur](/source/Chengannur) It is situated approximately 55 km east of the district headquarters at [Alappuzha](/source/Alappuzha), 107 km from the state capital [Thiruvananthapuram](/source/Thiruvananthapuram), and 138 km from [Cochin International Airport](/source/Cochin_International_Airport). The village is well-connected by road, and the nearest major railway stations are located in Chengannur and Mavelikkara. ## Geography The southern boundary of the village is defined by the [Achenkovil](/source/Achenkovil) river. The **Pulakadavu Bridge** spans the river, providing vital connectivity to the southern regions. The landscape of Venmony is characterized by traditional Keralite geography, featuring vast paddy fields (ela), coconut groves, and rubber plantations. ## Landmark Sites Venmony is culturally significant due to its ancient religious institutions: - **Venmony St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Church:** Locally known as *Pazhaya Palli* (Old Church), this historic monument was constructed in AD 1017 and is a center for the local Christian community. - **Sharngakavu Devi Temple:** A notable Hindu temple in the village known for its scenic surroundings and local festivals. ## Administration The village is administered by the **Venmony Grama Panchayat**. It falls under the Chengannur Assembly constituency and the Mavelikkara Parliamentary constituency. According to the 2011 Census of India, the village has a high literacy rate of over 96%, reflecting the educational standards of the region. Chamakkavu bridge Achenkovil river ## Demographics The population of Venmony is 19,932, 9,073 of them are males and 10,859 are females according to the [2011 census](/source/2011_census_of_India). A total of 5,569 families reside in the village. The population of children aged 0-6 is 1,630 that is 8.18% of total population of village. The village's average sex ratio is 1,197, that is higher than the [Kerala](/source/Kerala) average of 1084. Venmony's child sex ratio according to the census is 961, lower than the state average of 964. In 2011, Venmony's literacy rate was 96.68% compared to Kerala's 94.00% . The male literacy rate was 97.67% and female literacy rate was 95.87%.[2] ## Landmarks One of the most notable landmarks in Venmony is the Sharngakavu Devi Temple (Chamakkavu). Known for the monkeys thriving in its sacred grove, there is no explicit building structure for the temple, as its goddess has forbidden any construction at the site. The Vishu festival at the temple on Medam 1st usually falls on April 14 and is well known for its Kettu Kazhcha, in which huge decorated chariots and stuffed wooden horses known as Kuthiras are presented. There is also a flea market with food shacks on weekly Wednesdays for the sale and purchase of native crafts, pottery, utensils and farm products and in Vishu days with an extensive merchandise. [Betel leaves](/source/Betel_leaves) produced in Venmony are sometimes referred to as "Venmoney Vettila". Kalliyathara Junction is the city centre of Venmony. Akshaya Center- Common Service Center- situated in Kalliyathra Junction. ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-censusindia_1-0)** ["Census of India:Villages with population 5000 & above"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from [the original](http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/P) on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Venmony Village Population - Chengannur - Alappuzha, Kerala"](https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/628275-venmony-kerala.html). *www.census2011.co.in*. Retrieved 11 December 2025. v t e Alappuzha district Cities and towns Alappuzha Ambalappuzha Arookutty Aroor Chengannur Cherthala Chettikulangara Edathua Haripad Kanjikkuzhi Kayamkulam Kokkothamangalam Komalapuram Mankombu Mannar Mararikulam Mavelikkara Muhamma Pulinkunnu Poochakkal Padanilam Takazhi Vallikunnam Blocks and Panchayats Ambalappuzha Ambalappuzha (North) Ambalappuzha (South) Punnapra (North) Punnapra (South) Purakkad Aryad Aryad Mannanchery Mararikkulam South Muhamma Bharanicavu Bharanikkavu Chunakkara Mavelikkara Thamarakkulam Nooranad Palamel Vallikunnam Champakulam Champakkulam Edathua Kainakary Nedumudi Thakazhy Thalavadi Chengannur Ala Budhannoor Cheriyanad Mulakkuzha Pandanad Puliyoor Thiruvanvandur Venmony Harippad Cheruthana Harippad Karthikappally Karuvatta Kumarapuram Pallippad Thrikkunnapuzha Veeyapuram Kanjikkuzhy Cherthala South Kadakkarappally Kanjikuzhi Mararikkulam North Thanneermukkam Mavelikkara Chennithala Thriperumthara Chettikulangara Mannar Mavelikkara Thekkekara Thazhakkara Muthukulam Arattupuzha Cheppad Chingoli Devikulangara Kandalloor Krishnapuram Muthukulam Pathiyoor Pattanakkad Aroor Ezhupunna Kodamthuruthu Kuthiathodu Pattanakkad Thuravoor Vayalar Thycattussery Arookutty Chennampalippuram Panavally Perumbalam Thaikattussery Veliyanad Kavalam Muttar Neelamperoor Pulinkunnu Ramankari Veliyanad --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Venmony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venmony) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venmony?action=history)). 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