Melapalayam
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Melapalayam is a small town in Tirunelveli district
, Tamil Nadu
, India
.
The name Melapalayam is derived from its location west of Palayamkottai
,Tirunelveli
.
In Tamil 'Mela' meaning 'West' derived from the word 'Merkku'. Melapalayam is one of the administrative municipal of Tirunelveli Corporation situated in South Indian State of Tamilnadu with 80% of Muslims and remaining Hindus and Christians. It is located in eastern bank of famous perennial Thamirabarani River
. Its east side is covered by Oxford of South India-Palayamkottai
. It gets green look in Western side as it is surrounded by fertile paddy fields. Melapalayam was earlier known as Keela Veera Ragavapuram. The total distance between Tirunelveli
and Melapalayam is 4.1 KM(2.6 miles ).
many other small clinic were also added in course of time.
, Melapalayam is stand alone in its Eco system. The people are less educated about the cleanliness and more often they go ill. A recent issue was that an unidentified virus hits the city with people getting fever with their limbs malfunctioned for a period of time. This is due to the improper disposal of the beedi leaves garbage which is thrown on the streets and roads. During raining, water gets stagnant on these garbage and cause for the viral growths .
. The market will be active only on Tuesday. Cow, ox, goat and dried fish market are available in the same place. Merchants from various parts of the state will accumulate on Monday night and the trading starts right from midnight.
Besides this, fish and vegetable markets are available in Melapalayam Bazaar.
Tirunelveli District
Tirunelveli District is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Tirunelveli is the district headquarters. A unique feature of this district is that it encompasses all five geographical traditions of Tamil Literature; kurinji , mullai , marudham , neithal and palai...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, 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...
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The name Melapalayam is derived from its location west of Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai , known as the "Oxford of South India", is a town in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Tirunelveli city corporation. It is on the eastern bank of the Thamirabarani river, while its twin city Tirunelveli is on the western bank.-Etymology:The archaic word Palayam...
,Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
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In Tamil 'Mela' meaning 'West' derived from the word 'Merkku'. Melapalayam is one of the administrative municipal of Tirunelveli Corporation situated in South Indian State of Tamilnadu with 80% of Muslims and remaining Hindus and Christians. It is located in eastern bank of famous perennial Thamirabarani River
Thamirabarani River
The Thamirabarani River originates from the famous Agastyarkoodam peak in the hills of the Western Ghats above Papanasam in the Ambasamudram taluk and flows through Tirunelveli & Tuticorin districts of the Tamil Nadu state of southern India...
. Its east side is covered by Oxford of South India-Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai , known as the "Oxford of South India", is a town in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Tirunelveli city corporation. It is on the eastern bank of the Thamirabarani river, while its twin city Tirunelveli is on the western bank.-Etymology:The archaic word Palayam...
. It gets green look in Western side as it is surrounded by fertile paddy fields. Melapalayam was earlier known as Keela Veera Ragavapuram. The total distance between Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
and Melapalayam is 4.1 KM(2.6 miles ).
Literacy
Melapalayam has an average literacy rate of 62.39% higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 71.59% and Female literacy is 28.41%.Education
The city was most backward in education till 21st century. Schools have been developed and education reaches almost every children in the city. Many welfare trust have been formed for these social awareness against education.Primary schools
- Adi Dravidar Primary School
- Al Ameen Sabeka Primary School
- Alim Oriantal Nursery Primary School
- Ansari Nursery Primary School
- Asamath Nursery Primary School
- Azad Corporation Primary School
- Bright Nursery Primary School
- Corporation Primary School, Kurichi
- Corporation Primary School, Haameem puram
- Corporation Primary School, Karungulam
- Ganesapuram East Primary School
- Ganesapuram West Primary School
- Gazanathul Ulum Primary School
- Jasmine Nursery Primary School
- Jawahar Nursery Primary School
- Little Flower Nursery Primary School
- Little Star Nursery Primary School
- Nehru Primary School
- New Millenium Nursery Primary School
- New Red Rose Nursery Primary School
- Quaide Millath Corporation Primary School
- Rahmania Primary School
- S T C Branch Primary School
- Siraj Oriantal Nursery Primary School
- Sourna Nursery Primary School
Secondary Schools
- Don Bosco Matric School
- Golden Jubile Matric School
- Quaide Millath High School
- Rahmania Matric School
Higher secondary schools
- The Muslim Higher Secondary School
- Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School
- Rahmania Higher Secondary School
List of Colleges
- Annai Hajira Women's College
Gents College
- Jaamiathul Aliya Fe MaAaliyas Saniyaa Arabic College
- Thaarul Ulum Usmaaniya Arabic College
- Islamic college (newly added)
Ladies College
- Tharbiyathunisha
- Hidayathadunhislan
- Hirin Farshana
- Nashisathun Linisvaan
- Thaglimun Nisvaan
- Magdinul Ulum
- Al Irshaad
Ladies Madarasa
- Jamshul Buhariya
- Al madrasathul Riffayia
- Tharihatul Ilashiya
- Naasirul Millat Girls Madarasa - Asura Kela Street
- Al Madrasathul Majithilla
- Al Baakiyathus salihath
Mosque
The city is almost filled with mosques everywhere. More than 27 mosques are there in the city. Majority of them are 'Waqf' registered and administrated by local residents usually named as people of particular "Mohalla".Business
In early years, Handloom trading was a main business.They exported handloom products to various countries such as Srilanka & Burma. Now this business totally vanished from the city. As an alternate, Beedi Industry took a place and playing major role in Melapalayam Economy. Most women are engaged in Beedi Rolling works. The predominant business of the people is "Beedi manufacturing". Many of the beedi manufacturers in South India laid their prodcution units in and around Melapalayam. But now the scenario is getting changed and many men are working in Gulf countries.List of Beedi Companies
- Kaja Beedi (Leading Manfacturer)
- Seyed Beedi
- Arasan Beedi
- Noor Sait Beedi
- No.10 Beedi
- 5 flower mark Beedi
- MRS Beedi
Marriage
The city has its own marriage tradition. The people used to be married among themselves, they wont go for a bride / bridegroom outside the city. Almost all the marriages will be held only in their residents/ nearby mosque. The marriage feast is also famous with unique "Thaalcha" made for Ghee rice and Biriyani .List of Hospitals
- Government Hospital (Gynecologist)
- Selvan Hospital (Gynecologist)
- Jayakumar Hospital
- Vijaya Hospital
- Nizam Hospital
- Paul's Hospital
- Noor Clinic
- Meeran Clinic
- J.K. Hospital (Gynecologist)
- Punnagai Dental Clinic (Dental Hospital)
- Rahman Clinic
many other small clinic were also added in course of time.
Health Issues
Unlike other places in TirunelveliTirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
, Melapalayam is stand alone in its Eco system. The people are less educated about the cleanliness and more often they go ill. A recent issue was that an unidentified virus hits the city with people getting fever with their limbs malfunctioned for a period of time. This is due to the improper disposal of the beedi leaves garbage which is thrown on the streets and roads. During raining, water gets stagnant on these garbage and cause for the viral growths .
Market
Melapapalayam is famous for Cattle market. It is said to be the second largest cattle market in Tamil Nadu next to DevakottaiDevakottai
Devakottai [தேவகோட்டை] is a town and a first grade municipality in Sivaganga district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Devakottai is one of the biggest towns of the Nagarathar community.-History:...
. The market will be active only on Tuesday. Cow, ox, goat and dried fish market are available in the same place. Merchants from various parts of the state will accumulate on Monday night and the trading starts right from midnight.
Besides this, fish and vegetable markets are available in Melapalayam Bazaar.