Ancient Nair family in erstwhile Cochin State now in Kerala. Main Tharawad located at Chendamangalam in Ernakulam District. Family size & structure: The biggest joint Hindu family till partition in 1952. Number of members at the time of partition in 1952 was 213. The deed was registered in 1956. This appears to be the biggest partition deed of Travancore – Cochin/Kerala. Now in 2013 number of members is 444. Family system: Matriarchal: Wedlock of female members: Primarily to Namboodiri Brahmins, Cochin Royal family, Other Royal family members of erstwhile Travancore and Malabar areas and other prominent Nair Tharavads. Historical background: Political advisor to Maharaja of Cochin, held the position of Prime Minister for more than 150 years.Your Attractive Heading