Nilamel

Nilamel is a town located in Kollam District of Kerala, India. It lies on the M C Road (Thiruvananthapuram-Angamali state highway-1) and is 45 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 24 km away from Kottarakara and 5 km away from Kadakkal.

Origin of name

Nilamel is the granary or rice bowl of the Kottarakkara thaluk. In Malayalam, nilam means "paddy field". Thus the region is named Nilamel.

Geography

Nilamel is located at 8°49′00″N 76°53′00″E. District: Kollam Area  : 22 km Population: 14,208 Literacy : 89.5%

Economy

Most of the commercial buildings are located in Nilamel town. The Nilamel village in Bunglamkunnu, about 1 km from Nilamel town. And Nilamel grama panchayath (local administrative body) office located in Nilamel Town.

Nearby plantations include Cashew, Paddy, Rubber, Plantain, Pepper, Ginger and Tapioca.

Kadakkal Devi Temple comes alive during Thiruvathira festival held in March, and is one of the prime festivals of the region. The temple festivities attract large crowds from various parts of the state, which are a ten-day program including main festival at Thiruvathira with Eduppukuthira. Kottukkal Guhakshetram, kadakkal Meenmutty waterfall, Kilimanoor Thampuraattippara, Mattidampara(kadakkal) and Kilimanoor palace are nearest tourist attractions. Nilamel was also famous in Maramadi. India is rich in her cultural heritage and ethnic background. So much so that India houses a prototype of every sport, every game of the world, although adapted to her society and to suit the citizens of the country. Parallel to the Tauromachy or Bull fights of Spain are the Jallikattu of Tamil Nadu and the Maramadi of Kerala. But for this generation Nilamel Maramadi is an old story.

Transport

Varkala Railway Station is the nearest railhead. Trivandrum International Airport is 45 km south of Nilamel.

Nilamel town is located 45 Kilometers to the north of state capital (Thiruvananthapuram). The main central road (MC road), SH1 (state highway-1) & Varkala Madathara state highway-62 pass through Nilamel Central Junction.

Demographics

Nilamel village is known for its religious harmony with its numerous temples and mosques.

External links

• Official Website

There are 13 wards in Nilamel. 1. Elikkunnammukal 2. valiyavazhi 3. Nedumpacha 4. Mulayakkonam 5. Murukkumon 6. Puthussery 7. college 8. Vellampara 9. Cherattukuzhi 10. Town 11. Banklamkunnu 12. Veykal 13. Kaithoé