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  ?Thiruvalla, PATHANAMTHITTA
Kerala • India
Coordinates: 9°23′06″N 76°34′30″E / 9.385, 76.575
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
District(s) Pathanamthitta
Population 56,828 (2001)
Codes
• Pincode
• Telephone
• 689101
• +91-469

Coordinates: 9°23′06″N 76°34′30″E / 9.385, 76.575 Thiruvalla ( previously spelled Tiruvalla) (തിരുവല്ല in Malayalam), is a town and a Taluk headquarters located in Pathanamthitta district in the State of Kerala in South India. Nedumpuram Palace and Paliakkara Palace are located here. There is a railway station in Thiruvalla in the Ernakulam to Thiruvananthapuram rail route via Kottayam. Thiruvalla is the meeting point of M.C.Road (Main Central Road/SH-01) and T.K.Road (Thiruvalla-Pathanamthitta-Kumbazha Road/SH-07)

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[edit] Demographics

The city spans a geographic area of 27.94 km² with a population of 56,828 as of 2001 India census,[1]. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Thiruvalla has an average literacy rate of 90%, higher than the national average of 59.5% male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 98.7%. In Thiruvalla, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The nearest port is in Alleppey, nearest airport is in Cochin and the nearest train station is in Thiruvalla. The city has a tropical climate with a temperatures ranging from highs of 34.4 °C in the summer to a low of 18.5 °C in the winter with a healthy rainfall of 3040 mm.

Image:Tiruvalla.jpg
View over Tiruvalla: Center

[edit] History

There are plenty of evidences to suggest that the area had been inhabited since 500 BCE although the city was founded sometime around 800 CE. The present day areas of Niranam and Kadapra on the western part of Thiruvalla were submerged under the sea before then.

It is interesting to note that the name Thiruvalla comes from the word "Thiru Valla Vazh", named after the deity Thiru Vallabhan of the Thiru Vallabha temple. This temple is one among the one hundred and eight vaishnava thirupathis in India. This temple is the family temple of Vallabhasseril Tharavad famous kalari family of Central travancore.Link [1]. Vallabhasseril was a very powerful tharavad under Panthalam Raja, which provided him with all the necessary security forces of those times. Link[2]. Once upon a time, this tharavad controlled the ‘Niranam thura’ (a small harbor at Niranam) as the main navigators with their own ‘Kalari’ and ‘Kshethram’. The famous Aryabhada Swamikal had described this family as ‘Soorya vamsajar’ of Travancore in his books.Link[3] Another version says that the name has come from the old name Valla vai. This name had some relation with the river Manimala which was known as Valla puzha, suggesting that Thiruvalla was the mouth of river Manimala and hence was known as Valla vai.Link[4] On the western part of Thiruvalla, the rivers Pampa, Manimala and Achen Kovil join for a panoramic view. As in many other places in India, the culture and heritage of Thiruvalla are tied to its temples. Historical evidence such as copper plates and proclamations point to Thiruvalla as a flourishing and major center of spiritual and educational prominence in 1100. The Sree Vallaba Temple governed a Vedic School with one thousand students and one hundred teachers. The temple also maintained a hospital in the service for the public at large. The rulers of Thiruvalla belonged to the Thekkumkoor Dynasty, which had one of its headquarters at Edathil near Kavil Temple. Today's Paliakara Palace is a branch of Lakshmipuram Palace of Changanacherry, which is a branch of Alikottu Kovilakam of Pazhancherry in Malabar. Similarly, Nedumpuram Palace is a branch of Mavelikkara Palace is an heir to the Kolathiri tradition of Udayamangalam.

The Kaavil market (which is no longer in existence) was once one of the most famous markets of Kerala where there were even foreign trade links. Even now the houses in this street are known as "Kaavil" and their family houses in the now Pushpagiri-Tholassery area as "Malayil". It is actually situated in the street starting from Kavumbhagom. It was also the settlement area of early Christians of Thiruvalla. This was the heartplace of Thiruvalla up to the 19th Century (East to M C road was forest area). Even now dens can be found in the KSRTC garage area.

Thiruvalla was never under direct British rule and before India's independence from Britain on August 15, 1947, it was governed by the Travancore dynasty. The Thiruvalla municipality started functioning in 1919, with Shri M K Kesavan Nair as the first Chairman of the Municipal council. The constitution was officially approved on October 8, 1920. The municipal office has established several public health facilities, libraries and sports facilities.

The famed pilgrim centre of Sabarimala is about 100 km from Thiruvalla. Parumala Church, one of the famous Christian pilgrimage centres is in Thiruvalla. The spiritual conventions at Eraviperoor, Othera, Kumbanadu, Maramon, and Cherukolpuzha are all located in Thiruvalla.

One of the earliest printing press in Kerala, Bhagyodayam Press was set up in Thiruvalla back in 1937.

[edit] Facts

Thiruvalla has a large number of Non-Resident Indian Community. Most of the Finance power of the place is derived from them. Almost every leading bank in the country, including the high-profile private ones, has a branch here. There are large number of private financiers too.

Thiruvalla is conncetd to other southern indian cities Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai etc by a fleet of private bus operations.

Hospitals including a private medical college, both big and small, are here. Thiruvalla has a high literacy rate of above 90%. Thiruvalla Taluk was considered as having the maximum number of university graduates in all over India. High importance is given to quality education. This was also helped by the advent of Christian missionaries and the many schools started by them around the area, active promotion of education by the Royal Family of Travancore, and the communist government of 1969.

[edit] Legends and myths

According to popular legends & Christian myths, Saint Thomas, one of the 12 Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ, came to Musiris (Kodungallore) in 52 A D and later to Nelkinda (Niranam) through Purakkadu, ancient ports of Kerala, in South West India to preach the gospel. As a result, Christian communities were formed in seven towns of Kerala. The famous Niranam church which is only 5 km from Thiruvalla was founded at this time.

Thiruvalla Christians were part of the autonomous Indian Orthodox Church, until the 17th century when due to the intervention of the Portuguese Colonialists and missionaries, a schism occurred leading to the introduction of Catholicism in India. The Mar Thoma Church, The Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC) and the Evangelical Church have their headquarters in and around Thiruvalla. The headquarters of the Orthodox Church Niranam Diocese is also in Thiruvalla. The famous Niranam, Paliakkara Church and Parumala churches are important tourist destinations.

[edit] Topography

The topography of Thiruvalla comprises plains, paddy fields, and small ranges. The major crops grown are rice, tapioca, coconuts, rubber, plantains, sugarcane and a variety of vegetables.

[edit] Subdivisions

  1. Kuttappuzha
  2. Eraviperoor
  3. Kaviyoor
  4. Koipuram
  5. Othera
  6. Thiruvalla
  7. Thottapuzhasserry
  8. Kadapra
  9. Kuttoor
  10. Nedumpuram
  11. Niranam
  12. Peringara
  13. Kavumbhagam
  14. Thiruvanvandoor
  15. Mallappally
  16. Mathilbhagom
  17. Kattookara
  18. Thollassery
  19. Thirumoolapuram

[edit] PIN Codes

  1. Thiruvalla 689101
  2. Kavumbhagom 689102
  3. Kizhekkenmuthoor 689103
  4. Valanjavattom 689104
  5. Manjadi 689105
  6. Kutoor 689106
  7. Muthoor 689107
  8. Karackal, Peringara 689108
  9. Thiruvanvandoor, Podiyadi 689110
  10. Kuttapuzha 689111
  11. Chathankari 689112
  12. Alanthuruthy, Azhyadathuchira 689113
  13. Vempala 689114
  14. Thirumoolapuram 689115
  15. Chenganoor 689121
  16. Angadical 689122
  17. Edanad 689123
  18. Kallisseri 689124
  19. Ala 689126
  20. Thottambagom 689541
  21. Eraviperoor 689542
  22. Othera 689546
  23. Kurianoor 689550
  24. Vazhamangalam 689571
  25. Nedumpuram 689578
  26. Kaviyoor 689580
  27. Anjilithanam 689582
  28. Mepral 689591
  29. Mundiappally 689593

[edit] Educational institutions in and around Thiruvalla

  1. St Mary's Residential Central School, Paliakara
  2. Marthoma College, Kuttapuzha - http://www.marthomacollege.org/
  3. MACFAST - Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla [5]
  4. Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital
    1. College of Medicine
    2. College of Dental Sciences
    3. College of Pharmacy
    4. College of Nursing
    5. School of Nursing
    6. School of Multi-purpose Health Workers
    7. School of Medical Lab Technology
  5. CGFNS & IELTS Coaching Centre
  6. DB College, Pumba Parumala
  7. St Aloysius College, Edathua
  8. Mar Thoma Academy, Near TMM Hospital
  9. MGM Higher Secondary School (Estd:1902), Market Jn
  10. SCS Higher Secondary School, Thiruvalla
  11. CMS High School, Mundiappally
  12. Syrian Jacobite Public School, Varikkad
  13. Marthoma Residential School, Kuttapuzha
  14. DB Higher Secondary School, Kavumbhagom
  15. Balika Madom Girls Higher Secondary School, Tirumoolapuram
  16. NSS High School, Muthoor Jn
  17. Seventh Day Adventist Public School, Kuttapuzha
  18. CMS High School, Thiruvalla
  19. SNVS High School, Tirumoolapuram
  20. Government Girls High School, Thiruvalla
  21. Belivers Church Residential School , Kuttapuzha[6]
  22. Christ Central School, Muthhor Jn
  23. Gospel for Asia Biblical Seminary

[edit] Attractions at Thiruvalla

  1. Thiru Vallabha Temble: The Flagpost of the Thiru Vallabha Temple carved out from a single rock with a Garudan at the top, created by the legendary "Perumthachan".
  2. Nearest city to the Chakkulathu kavu Bhagavathi Temple.
  3. Thrukakkudi Cave Temple, Kaviyoor
  4. Kadapra Mannar St Thomas Orthodox Church
  5. Niranam church: Founded by Apostle St Thomas around AD 54 CE.
  6. Parumala Church
  7. Paliakkara Church: First church of Thiruvalla.
  8. Club 7: The Largest Shopping Mall in Kerala with Three Star Hotel - A Sky Group Venture
  9. Deepa Tower (Shopping Mall with Multiplex theatre)
  10. Paliyakkara Palace
  11. Metal Casting Centres, Mannar
  12. St John's Cathedral, mother church for the Syro-Malankara Thiruvalla Archdiocese, recently completely rebuilt in traditional Kerala style
  13. merchants assosiation websitedisplays the list of shops in tiruvalla and details of merchants assosiation in tiruvalla

[edit] See Also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.

[edit] External links

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