Angamoozhy
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Angamoozhy is a village in Pathanamthitta district
located in Kerala
, India
.
Angamoozhy is located near kakkad power station and Sabarimala
temple.
Geographically Angamoozhy is High-range area.
It is mainly a plantation township.
Both state run KSRTC and private operated buses connect Angamoozhy to Pathanamthitta City. Tourist can avail the travelling facility by KSRTC service (morning 5:30 from Kumili and 11:30 from pathanamthitta) in between Kumili to Pathanamthitta via Vallakkadavu, Angamoozhy, Kakki dam and Vadaserikkara and can enjoy the beauty of forest.
Angamoozhy is a geographically high-range area situated in the south eastern part of Kerala. It is located in Seethathodu Panchayat and is included in the Ranni
taluk in Pathanamthitta
District. It is located 29 km away from Pathanamthitta town at its east. Nearby Panchayats are Chittar, Perunad, Vadaserikkara and Konni. Formerly Angamoozhy was included in the Ranni legislative assembly constituent, but now in Konni assembly. Also previous parliament constituent was Idukki and currently it is Pathanamthitta.
Angamoozhy is predominantly a plantation township. Earlier famed for tea/coffee plantations, nowadays swaying rubber trees have replaced them, fuelled by the fertile land and rich ecosystem. In addition to rubber cultivation, pineapple, tapioca, nuts, ginger, and pepper are cultivated
Angamoozhy is located on Mannarakulanji-Moozhiyar Road. Pilgrims to the famous Sabarimala
temple return by road (as one way) through Angamoozhy via Plappally. This road joins with the one way road to Sabarimala at Vadaserikara
. There is a new road being constructed to link Angamoozhy and Achenkovil via Konni and Thannithodu.
Angamoozhy experiences three distinct seasons: summer
, monsoon
and winter
. Typical summer months are from March to May. The warmest month in Angamoozhy is April. Although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives locally developed heavy thundershowers in May (although humidity remains high).
Winter begins in December. December through February are the winter months. The lowest temperatures are experienced during January.
Major townships around Angamoozhy
Angamoozhy is the gateway to the world-renowned pilgrim centre Sabarimala.
. One of the important temples at Angamoozhy is Sree Shakthi Dharma Shastha Temple.
Nearby Colleges:
- Chittar
- Angamoozhy - Plappally Road, Pathanamthitta
- Angamoozhy - kumily
.
Agriculture is the main occupation of the people. About 75% people are dependent on this sector. Rubber
is the most important crop, with its plantations covering over 478 square kilometres (184.6 sq mi). The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity makes the region suitable for rubber plantations. Paddy
is the most important crop cultivated in the wet lands. Tapioca
and pulses are the important dry land crops. Other major crops are coconut
, banana
, pepper
and ginger
. In certain areas cashew
, pineapple
, sugarcane
, cocoa and other tree spices are cultivated. The land available for cultivation is less since sizeable area of the district is reserve forest.
Pathanamthitta district
Pathanamthitta district is the youngest district located in the southern part of the state of Kerala, India. The district headquarters is in Pathanamthitta town. The district is surrounded by Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Kollam districts. It has a border with the state of Tamil Nadu in the east...
located in Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Angamoozhy is located near kakkad power station and Sabarimala
Sabarimala
Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage center located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. It is the largest annual pilgrimage in India with an estimated 45–50 million devotees visiting every year. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where the Hindu God Ayyappan...
temple.
Geographically Angamoozhy is High-range area.
It is mainly a plantation township.
Both state run KSRTC and private operated buses connect Angamoozhy to Pathanamthitta City. Tourist can avail the travelling facility by KSRTC service (morning 5:30 from Kumili and 11:30 from pathanamthitta) in between Kumili to Pathanamthitta via Vallakkadavu, Angamoozhy, Kakki dam and Vadaserikkara and can enjoy the beauty of forest.
Angamoozhy is a geographically high-range area situated in the south eastern part of Kerala. It is located in Seethathodu Panchayat and is included in the Ranni
Ranni
Ranni , sometimes spelled Ranny, is one of the 5 Taluks in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, in India. According to the Census of India 2001, the population was 207,782. The taluk headquarters is a small township on both sides of the Pamba River. Ranni is also one of the largest taluks in...
taluk in Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
District. It is located 29 km away from Pathanamthitta town at its east. Nearby Panchayats are Chittar, Perunad, Vadaserikkara and Konni. Formerly Angamoozhy was included in the Ranni legislative assembly constituent, but now in Konni assembly. Also previous parliament constituent was Idukki and currently it is Pathanamthitta.
Angamoozhy is predominantly a plantation township. Earlier famed for tea/coffee plantations, nowadays swaying rubber trees have replaced them, fuelled by the fertile land and rich ecosystem. In addition to rubber cultivation, pineapple, tapioca, nuts, ginger, and pepper are cultivated
Angamoozhy is located on Mannarakulanji-Moozhiyar Road. Pilgrims to the famous Sabarimala
Sabarimala
Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage center located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. It is the largest annual pilgrimage in India with an estimated 45–50 million devotees visiting every year. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where the Hindu God Ayyappan...
temple return by road (as one way) through Angamoozhy via Plappally. This road joins with the one way road to Sabarimala at Vadaserikara
Vadaserikara
Vadaserikara is a village in Pathanamthitta district, in the state of Kerala, India. It is one of the 11 villages in Ranni taluk. It is situated at the confluence of two rivers the Pamba and Kallar....
. There is a new road being constructed to link Angamoozhy and Achenkovil via Konni and Thannithodu.
History
The famous Nilackal Church (ARA PALLY) is situated just few kilometers from Angamoozhy village. Its is towards the Plapally road. This is a monumental Church which was set up by the Saint Thomas himself during his missionary in India in 2000 A.D. St. Thomas established seven and half churches during his stay in India (Kerala) namely the church in Kodungalloor, Paravur, Palayoor, Kokkamangalam, Niranam, Chayal(NILACKAL) and Kollam. Thiruvithamkode (Thiruvamkode) in Kanyakumari district of Tamilnadu is accorded the status of a half church. The people and other valuable source reveal that St. Thomas arrived and built a church here, but due to the huge numbers of the Flying Cockroach, the missionaries abandoned the place. Hence the Church construction was half done. It is a tourist destination with accommodation facilities. Owing to the difficulties in transportation and wildlife scare prior appointments is compulsory. The church is situated in the Hills and needs a long walk from the village through the Forest-Cum-Roads. There is a watchman always in the premises. Beware of the wild elephants that patrol these areas frequently. The highlight of the Church is the old Cross that is believed to be carried by the Saint himself. The cross is framed in a glass wooden frame.Climate
The city enjoys a tropical climate, the monsoons start in June. The months of April–May can get pretty humid. The best weather is from October to February.Angamoozhy experiences three distinct seasons: summer
Summer
Summer is the warmest of the four temperate seasons, between spring and autumn. At the summer solstice, the days are longest and the nights are shortest, with day-length decreasing as the season progresses after the solstice...
, monsoon
Monsoon
Monsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
and winter
Winter
Winter is the coldest season of the year in temperate climates, between autumn and spring. At the winter solstice, the days are shortest and the nights are longest, with days lengthening as the season progresses after the solstice.-Meteorology:...
. Typical summer months are from March to May. The warmest month in Angamoozhy is April. Although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives locally developed heavy thundershowers in May (although humidity remains high).
Winter begins in December. December through February are the winter months. The lowest temperatures are experienced during January.
Geography
Angamoozhy has an average elevation of 18 metres (62 ft) above sea level.Major townships around Angamoozhy
Angamoozhy is the gateway to the world-renowned pilgrim centre Sabarimala.
Hindu Temple
Angamoozhy is the gateway to SabarimalaSabarimala
Sabarimala is a Hindu pilgrimage center located in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of Pathanamthitta District in Kerala. It is the largest annual pilgrimage in India with an estimated 45–50 million devotees visiting every year. Sabarimala is believed to be the place where the Hindu God Ayyappan...
. One of the important temples at Angamoozhy is Sree Shakthi Dharma Shastha Temple.
Education
Importanat schools:- Gurkulam U.P.S Angamoozhy
- S.A.V.H.S Angamoozhy
- K.R.P.M H.S.S Seethathodu
- Govt. H. S. S., Chittar
- Govt. Model L. P. S., Chittar
- V. K. N. M. V. H. S. S, Vayyattupuzha
- Holy Family Public School, Chittar
- Komala Vilasm School, Padayanippara
- Little Angels English Medium School Chittar
- Royal Parallel College, Chittar
- Santhi Niketan Parallel College, Chittar
- Ideal Parallel College, Chittar
Nearby Colleges:
- SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni
- NSS College, Konni
- Caarmel Engineering College, R-Perunad
- Musalliar Engineering College, Malayalappuzha
- Mount Zion Engineering College, Kadammanitta
- Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla
- Muthoot Nursing College, Pathanamthitta
- St. Thomas College, Ranni
- Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta
- Mar Ivanios ITC, Seethathodu
Roads
VadaserikaraVadaserikara
Vadaserikara is a village in Pathanamthitta district, in the state of Kerala, India. It is one of the 11 villages in Ranni taluk. It is situated at the confluence of two rivers the Pamba and Kallar....
- Chittar
Chittar
-Overview:Chittar is a geographically high-range area situated in the south eastern part of Kerala. It is a Panchayat and is included in the Ranni taluk in Pathanamthitta District. It is located 29 km away from Pathanamthitta town at its east. Nearby Panchayats are Seethathodu, Perunad,...
- Angamoozhy - Plappally Road, Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta is a large town and a municipality situated in the central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, south India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The city has a population of 38,000...
- Angamoozhy - kumily
Kumily
Kumily is a town in the Cardamom Hills near Thekkady and the Periyar Tiger Reserve, in the Idukki District of Kerala State in South India. It is a major tourist destination and a spices trading center....
.
Culture
Angamoozhy has its own culture and it's different from all other places with simplicity and unity of Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities.Economy
The majority of people are farmers (the town is surrounded by rubber tree plantations) or business persons.Agriculture
Rubber
Natural rubber, also called India rubber or caoutchouc, is an elastomer that was originally derived from latex, a milky colloid produced by some plants. The plants would be ‘tapped’, that is, an incision made into the bark of the tree and the sticky, milk colored latex sap collected and refined...
is the most important crop, with its plantations covering over 478 square kilometres (184.6 sq mi). The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity makes the region suitable for rubber plantations. Paddy
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
is the most important crop cultivated in the wet lands. Tapioca
Tapioca
Tapioca is a starch extracted Manihot esculenta. This species, native to the Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and most of the West Indies, is now cultivated worldwide and has many names, including cassava, manioc, aipim,...
and pulses are the important dry land crops. Other major crops are coconut
Coconut
The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is a member of the family Arecaceae . It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm, the seed, or the fruit, which is not a botanical nut. The spelling cocoanut is an old-fashioned form of the word...
, banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
, pepper
Black pepper
Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed...
and ginger
Ginger
Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family . Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal....
. In certain areas cashew
Cashew
The cashew is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae. Its English name derives from the Portuguese name for the fruit of the cashew tree, caju, which in turn derives from the indigenous Tupi name, acajú. It is now widely grown in tropical climates for its cashew nuts and cashew apples.-Etymology:The...
, pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple is the common name for a tropical plant and its edible fruit, which is actually a multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries. It was given the name pineapple due to its resemblance to a pine cone. The pineapple is by far the most economically important plant in the Bromeliaceae...
, sugarcane
Sugarcane
Sugarcane refers to any of six to 37 species of tall perennial grasses of the genus Saccharum . Native to the warm temperate to tropical regions of South Asia, they have stout, jointed, fibrous stalks that are rich in sugar, and measure two to six metres tall...
, cocoa and other tree spices are cultivated. The land available for cultivation is less since sizeable area of the district is reserve forest.
Fuel pumps
- Near Federal Bank, Seethathodu.
- Near Cross Junction, Chittar Market.
- Near Old Bus Stand, Chittar.