Neyyattinkara

Neyyattinkara
Neyyattinkara (നെയ്യാറ്റിന്‍കര)
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Neyyattinkara (നെയ്യാറ്റിന്‍കര)
Location of Neyyattinkara (നെയ്യാറ്റിന്‍കര)
in Kerala and India
Coordinates 8°24′N 77°05′E / 8.4°N 77.08°E / 8.4; 77.08Coordinates: 8°24′N 77°05′E / 8.4°N 77.08°E / 8.4; 77.08
Country India
State Kerala
District(s) Thiruvananthapuram
Population 69,467 (municipality)
858,991 (taluk)
 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

Elevation


26 metres (85 ft)

Neyyattinkara is municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. The name Neyyattinkara in Malayalam literally means the shore (kara) of Neyyar River. Neyyar River flows from Agasthyarkoodam , the highest peak (1868m above MSL) in southern end of the Western Ghats. The taluk has a total population of 858,991 with 88.6% classified as rural. Most of the urban population lies within the municipality area which is densely occupied.

The municipality of Neyyattinkara is the major town on the banks of Neyyar River. Neyyattinkara lies 18 km to the south of Thiruvananthapuram city on the National Highway 47 to Kanyakumari. The rapidly growing Thiruvananthapuram city has almost reached its outskirts. Aruvippuram, the holy land of Sree Narayana Guru is an important pilgrim centre near Neyyattinkara. Neyyar Dam is another popular picnic spot near Neyyattinkara at Kallikkadu panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk. Neyyattinkara is the birth place of renowned revolutionaries like Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai , VeeraRaghavan who fought for Indian independence and against the dictatorial rule of Travancore Diwans. The renowned martyr Veera Veluthampi Dalawa who fought against the British rule in India was born and brought up at Thalakkulam near Neyyattinkara. Neyyattinkara is the land of many uprisings against British rule in India. The brutal crackdown by British military resulted in death of many freedom fighters including Veeraraghavan.

According to the legend it was here the Travancore king Marthanda Varma once hid inside the hollow trunk of a jack fruit tree to escape from his enemies during his war against the 'ettuveetil pillamar' (the eight nair chieftains). According to a legend, the King prayed to Lord Krishna for helping him as he was being surrounded by the enemies. At that time, a mysterious child asked the King to get in a large tree. The jack tree popularly called 'Ammachiplavu' could still be seen preserved in the Shri Krishna Swamy Temple in the heart of the town. This temple was built by Marthanda Varma in the year 1755.

Neyyattinkara and the neighbouring areas has many cottage industries and handloom. The Balaramapuram Handloom Industry is known worldwide for its fine hosiery.

The main large scale manufacturing industry is the Kerala Automobiles Ltd. at Aralummoodu. It is a much sought after brand in the developing ASEAN nations for good quality three-wheelers.[1]

Agasthyarkoodam, the highest peak in southern kerala is located in Neyyattinkara taluk. It is a pilgrim spot and popular trekking place. The mountain got its name from sage Agasthyar who is considered one of the seven Rishis (Saptarishi) of Hindu mythology. A statue of Agasthyar stands on top of the peak where the devotees can render their prayers. The mountain forms a part of the Agasthyarkoodam biosphere reserve which is home to many endemic flora and fauna.

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Geography

Neyyattinkara is located at 8°24′N 77°05′E / 8.4°N 77.08°E / 8.4; 77.08.[2] It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).

The town is situated on the Neyyar River, one of the principal rivers in the district.

List of villages

In addition to the municipality of Neyyattinkara, the taluk contains 28 additional villages.

  • Amaravila
  • Amboori — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Anavoor
  • Athiyannur
  • Chenkal
  • Kallikkad — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Kanjiramkulam [Panchayath]
  • Karode
  • Karumkulam [Panchayat]
  • Keezharoor
  • Kollayil — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Kottukal
  • Kulathur
  • Kulathummel
  • Kunnathukal — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Malayinkeezh
  • Manaluvila
  • Maranallur
  • Mandapathinkadavu
  • Ottasekhara Mangalam — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • paliyode kunnathukal panchayat 10 km from Neyatinkara
  • Pallichal
  • Parassala
  • Parasuvakal
  • Perumkadavila — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Perumpazhuthoor — part of Neyyattinkara Municipality
  • Thirupuram
  • Vazhichal
  • Vellarada — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
  • Vilappil
  • Vilavoorkal
  • Vizhinjam
  • Punnakkad - 4 km far from Balaramapuram
  • Balaramapuram
  • Pulluvila

History

Cave pictures, probably by Neolithic people, are found in Pandavanpara, located in the North east side of Neyyattinkara to Kattakkada route. The name of this portion of land, before Marthanda Varma became the ruler of Travancore, was 'Thenganad'. The megaliths recently unearthed at Vizhinjam shows a splendorous display of craftsmanship that was prevalent in the region from the Middle Eras.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[3] Neyyattinkara had a population of 69,435. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Neyyattinkara has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 80%. In Neyyattinkara, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

List of Hospitals

The town has seen an upsurge of many quality medical institutions providing medical care at affordable rates. But the Govt. Hospital still remains the major help-hand for the majority of the working class.

  • Neyyattinkara Taluk Hospital-Near railway station
  • NIMS Medicity-Aralummoodu
  • Rollands Hospital -Pathamkallu
  • CSI Medical College - Karakkonam
  • Taluk Homoeo Hospital - Cape Road

Educational institutions

  • Government Higher Secondary School - Near Govt. Hospital Jn
  • Government Girls' Higher Secondary School, Govt. Hospital Road
  • Sree Vidyadhiraja Vidya Nilayam Higher Secondary School, Convent Road
  • St.Theresa's Convent Girls' Higher Secondary School, Convent Road
  • LMS HSS Amaravila - Near AmaravilaChurch
  • M.V Higher Secondary School, Arumanoor
  • Dr.G.R Public School, Ooruttukaala
  • Government High School Perumpazhuthoor - 3 km from Town
  • Government Higher Secondary School - Marayamuttom in Perumkadavila Panchayat
  • Government Poly Technic, Perumpazhuthoor - 3 km from Town
  • Mary Matha College of Engineering & Technology, Paliyode
  • Leo XIII Higher Secondary School, Pulluvila
  • New Higher Secondary School - Nellimoodu
  • Vishwabharathy Public School
  • Rachana basha padana kendrum-alummoodu

Politics

Neyyattinkara assembly constituency is part of Trivandrum (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]

See also

  • Upper cloth revolt

References


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