Neyyattinkara
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Neyyattinkara is municipality
in Thiruvananthapuram district
in the India
n 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.
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.
The town is situated on the Neyyar River
, one of the principal rivers in the district.
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.
, 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.
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
in Thiruvananthapuram district
Thiruvananthapuram district
Thiruvananthapuram District is the southernmost district of the Indian state of Kerala. It came into existence in the year 1957. The headquarters is the city of Thiruvananthapuram which is also the capital city of Kerala....
in the 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...
n state
States and territories of India
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of 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....
. The name Neyyattinkara in Malayalam literally means the shore (kara) of Neyyar River
Neyyar River
The Neyyar River is a river of south-western India in the Western Ghats. It flows from the Agastya Mala hills in of Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala state....
. Neyyar River
Neyyar River
The Neyyar River is a river of south-western India in the Western Ghats. It flows from the Agastya Mala hills in of Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala state....
flows from Agasthyarkoodam , the highest peak (1868m above MSL) in southern end of the Western Ghats
Western Ghats
The Western Ghats, Western Ghauts or the Sahyādri is a mountain range along the western side of India. It runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats block rainfall to the Deccan...
. 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
Neyyar River
The Neyyar River is a river of south-western India in the Western Ghats. It flows from the Agastya Mala hills in of Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala state....
. Neyyattinkara lies 18 km to the south of Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
city on the National Highway 47 to Kanyakumari. The rapidly growing Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
city has almost reached its outskirts. Aruvippuram
Aruvippuram
Aruvippuram is a village in the southern district of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. It is famous for the Siva temple established by Sri Narayana Guru. The Guru consecrated the Siva idol in the year 1888....
, the holy land of Sree Narayana Guru is an important pilgrim centre near Neyyattinkara. Neyyar Dam
Neyyar Dam
Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot...
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
Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai
Swadeshabhimani K. Ramakrishna Pillai was a writer, journalist, Newspaper editor, and political activist in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore . He was the editor of the newspaper Swadeshabhimani and hence known by the name. The criticisms against the Diwan of Travancore, P...
, 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
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
king Marthanda Varma
Marthanda Varma
Marthanda Varma , was the founder of the Indian Hindu feudal kingdom of Travancore from Venad SwaroopamHe ruled from 1729 till his death in 1758, having succeeded his maternal uncle Dharma Raja.King Marthanda Varma is usually credited as the "founder of Kingdom of Travancore" from...
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
Krishna
Krishna is a central figure of Hinduism and is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. He is the supreme Being and considered in some monotheistic traditions as an Avatar of Vishnu...
Swamy Temple in the heart of the town. This temple was built by Marthanda Varma
Marthanda Varma
Marthanda Varma , was the founder of the Indian Hindu feudal kingdom of Travancore from Venad SwaroopamHe ruled from 1729 till his death in 1758, having succeeded his maternal uncle Dharma Raja.King Marthanda Varma is usually credited as the "founder of Kingdom of Travancore" from...
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.
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.
Geography
Neyyattinkara is located at 8.4°N 77.08°E. It has an average elevation of 26 metres (85 feet).The town is situated on the Neyyar River
Neyyar River
The Neyyar River is a river of south-western India in the Western Ghats. It flows from the Agastya Mala hills in of Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala state....
, one of the principal rivers in the district.
List of villages
In addition to the municipality of Neyyattinkara, the taluk contains 28 additional villages.- AmaravilaAmaravilaAmaravila is village in Neyyatinkara town which is in Trivandrum district, Kerala. The word Amaravila means land of immortals. It has Kerala's second big checkpost after Walayar. This village is situated at NH 47 on the way to Kanyakumari. Amaravila is located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. It is...
- 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
- KunnathukalKunnathukalKunnathukal is a village in Perumkadavila Block Panchayat, of Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala.-References:...
— part of Perumkadavila block panchayat - Malayinkeezh
- Manaluvila
- Maranallur
- MandapathinkadavuMandapathinkadavuMandapathinkadavu is a village located at Neyyattinkara Taluk, Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala, India.This beautiful village situated on the banks of the river Neyyar. Neyyar is one of the good river in Kerala. Neyyar Dam is situated near Mandapathinkadavu. It is in Ottasekharamangalam...
- Ottasekhara Mangalam — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
- paliyode kunnathukal panchayat 10 km from Neyatinkara
- Pallichal
- ParassalaParassalaParassala is a small but busy town in India, at the the southern end of Kerala, bordering Tamil Nadu. Malayalam and Tamil language is spoken by the residents.-Parassala town:The name of Parassala became more popular after the rise of Prof. Parassala B...
- Parasuvakal
- Perumkadavila — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
- PerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoor is a village on the shores of Neyyar River, about 3 km away from the taluk municipality of Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. This place lies on the road leading from Neyyattinkara towards the tourist attraction Neyyar Dam. This place...
— part of Neyyattinkara MunicipalityMunicipalityA municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district... - Thirupuram
- Vazhichal
- Vellarada — part of Perumkadavila block panchayat
- Vilappil
- Vilavoorkal
- VizhinjamVizhinjamVizhinjam is a locality of Thiruvananthapuram city in the Indian state of Kerala. Kovalam beach is just 3 km from Vizhinjam. The areas in and around Vizhinjam are known for its Ayurvedic treatment centers and internationally acclaimed beach resorts. As of 2001, the population was 18,566...
- Punnakkad - 4 km far from BalaramapuramBalaramapuramBalaramapuram is a village in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It is considered as the second market hub of Thiruvananthapuram, the first being Chalai market in Thiruvananthapuram city....
- BalaramapuramBalaramapuramBalaramapuram is a village in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, India. It is considered as the second market hub of Thiruvananthapuram, the first being Chalai market in Thiruvananthapuram city....
- Pulluvila
History
Cave pictures, probably by NeolithicNeolithic
The Neolithic Age, Era, or Period, or New Stone Age, was a period in the development of human technology, beginning about 9500 BC in some parts of the Middle East, and later in other parts of the world. It is traditionally considered as the last part of the Stone Age...
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
Marthanda Varma
Marthanda Varma , was the founder of the Indian Hindu feudal kingdom of Travancore from Venad SwaroopamHe ruled from 1729 till his death in 1758, having succeeded his maternal uncle Dharma Raja.King Marthanda Varma is usually credited as the "founder of Kingdom of Travancore" from...
became the ruler of Travancore
Travancore
Kingdom of Travancore was a former Hindu feudal kingdom and Indian Princely State with its capital at Padmanabhapuram or Trivandrum ruled by the Travancore Royal Family. The Kingdom of Travancore comprised most of modern day southern Kerala, Kanyakumari district, and the southernmost parts of...
, 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
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, 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 AmaravilaAmaravilaAmaravila is village in Neyyatinkara town which is in Trivandrum district, Kerala. The word Amaravila means land of immortals. It has Kerala's second big checkpost after Walayar. This village is situated at NH 47 on the way to Kanyakumari. Amaravila is located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. It is...
Church - M.V Higher Secondary School, Arumanoor
- Dr.G.R Public School, Ooruttukaala
- Government High School PerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoor is a village on the shores of Neyyar River, about 3 km away from the taluk municipality of Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. This place lies on the road leading from Neyyattinkara towards the tourist attraction Neyyar Dam. This place...
- 3 km from Town - Government Higher Secondary School - Marayamuttom in Perumkadavila Panchayat
- Government Poly Technic, PerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoorPerumpazhuthoor is a village on the shores of Neyyar River, about 3 km away from the taluk municipality of Neyyattinkara in Thiruvananthapuram district in the Indian state of Kerala. This place lies on the road leading from Neyyattinkara towards the tourist attraction Neyyar Dam. This place...
- 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