Poonjar is a small Indian town located on the eastern side of Kottayam district in Kerala state, India.
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11 Facts About Poonjar
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Poonjar is a place of historic importance, situated on the north-eastern part of Kottayam district.
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Poonjar dynasty originated from the Pandyan Kings of the Sangam Age.
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Poonjar established political connections in present day Kerala by giving his daughter in marriage to the then Edapally Raja.
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The main revenue for the Poonjar Kingdom was hill and forest produce, and Erattupetta was the commercial center.
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Poonjar is home to some of the oldest churches like the St Mary's church adivaram, St Joseph's church Maniamkunnu, etc.
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Poonjar is well connected to the other parts of the state by frequent state transport and private bus services.
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Poonjar is very near to the well-known tourist spots like Poonjar Palace, Vagamon, Kolahalamedu, Ilaveezha Poonchira etc.
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College of Engineering, Poonjar is established by the Institute of Human Resources Development, A Government of Kerala Undertaking.
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Poonjar is one of the 140 legislative assembly constituencies of Kerala state.
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The major political parties of Poonjar are Kerala Congress, Indian National Congress, CPI and CPI.
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