CATEGORY : MAJOR TOWNS
Kozhencherry Town |
Statute of C Kesavan at Kozhencherry Town |
Kozhencherry is a small
town and a major trading and business centre in Central Travancore. It
is on the banks of river Pampa. It is a commercial centre with many of the
Banks and trade companies have their establishments here. It is believed that
once the Kovilans of Thekencore kingdom's ruled this area. Kozhencherry used to
be a part of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom.
Kozhencherry is the
biggest township between the two major commercial centres in Central Travancore
viz, Pathanamthitta and Thiruvalla. This geographical position makes
Kozhencherry a trade point. Branches of various banks can be seen at every
corner of the town.