Vimala Nagar, Wayanad
Vimala Nagar Thavinja or Thavinhal[clarification needed] | |
|---|---|
village | |
  Vimala Nagar Location in Kerala, India  Vimala Nagar Vimala Nagar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°48′40″N 75°57′50″E / 11.81111°N 75.96389°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Wayanad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 670645 |
| Telephone code | 04935- |
| Vehicle registration | KL-12 |
| Nearest city | Mananthavady |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kannur |
| Climate | Summer-maximum 35 winter minimum-15 (Köppen) |
Vimala Nagar or Vimalanagar is a small village in the grama panchayat of Thavinjal, in Mananthavady taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, India.[1]
Etymology
Vimalanagar is a new name given to the old Thavinhal.[clarification needed]
Geography
The village is surrounded by hilly terrain with rivers valleys and paddy fields.
Demographics
It is mainly a rural area inhabited by ethnic groups including the Paniyas and Kurumas. There are age old Kurichya families here as well. Local Hindus and Christians are the descendants of early migrants from former Travancore and Malabar.
Economy
95% of the population work in agriculture. The main agricultural crops in this area include black pepper, coffee, tea, areca nut palms, banana.
Amenities
- Schools: St. Thomas UP School, Sarvodayam UP School (Poroor), Fr.G.K.M. High School (Kaniyaram)
- Temples: Aduvat Mahavishnu Temple, Ambalakkolly Muthirery Siva Temple, Muthirery
- Churches: St. Mary's Church, Little Flower Church, Muthirery
References
- ^ "Woman dies of scrub typhus in Wayanad". The Hindu. 22 June 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2024.