Njeezhoor Explained

Njeezhoor
Other Name:Neezhoor
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:9.7917°N 76.5264°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kottayam
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:686612
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:91-4829-26XXXX
Registration Plate:KL-67[1]
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kottayam
Blank2 Name Sec1:Literacy
Blank2 Info Sec1:95%
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:Tropical (Köppen)

Njeezhoor is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.[2] Njeezhoor is also spelled Neezhoor. Njeezhoor is situated at the northern end of Kottayam (30 km).Distance to Cochin is only 45 km. The nearest railhead is piravom road Railway Station (12 km). Even though it's a remote village in Kerala, the population has 98% Literacy, Good Educational institutions, cellular phone coverage, Telephone exchange, internet facilities, good transportation systems, irrigation systems etc. Njeezhoor grama panchyat has been awarded two time "The best panchyat in Kottayam district".

For history and more, refer this pdf

Demographics

India census, Njeezhoor had a population of 18111 with 9127 males and 8984 females.

Geography

Geographically, Kerala can be divided into three climatically distinct regions: the eastern highlands (rugged and cool mountainous terrain),the central midlands (rolling hills), and the western lowlands (coastal plains). Neezhoor comes under the central midlands. Some of the areas of neezhoor is included under western ghats.

Climate

With 120–140 rainy days per year, Neezhoor has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the Southwest Summer Monsoon Neezhoor's rainfall averages 3,107 mm annually; Mean annual temperatures range from 18.0 to 35.0 °C. Throughout the year the climate is cool and pleasant.

Agriculture

The main agriculture is rubber tree cultivation. Other than rubber, rice is cultivated. But most of the paddy fields are now transformed into lands for construction works. Tapioca, cloves, nutmeg, pepper, bitterguard, cucumber, and ginger are widely cultivated. Coconut trees are also widely grown.

Education

Educational institutions-
1.IHRD Science College,[3]
2.St.Kuriakose CBSE public school.[4]
3.Viswabharathy Higher Secondary School,
4.Infant Jesus School,
5.Viswabharathy English medium School
6.NSS HS Kattamapack,
7. Govt. LPS Kattampack,
8. Govt. UPS Vadakkenirappu
9.CMS.LP Vilayamcode
10. GLPS marangoly etc.
After HSE, students move to other places in kerala or Metros in India or Abroad for higher education.

Politics

Neezhoor panchyat hosts two major political alliances: the United Democratic Front (UDF—led by the Indian National Congress) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF—led by the CPI/CPI(M)). Last time it was the LDF that ruled the Panchayath. In the recent election, UDF became the ruling coalition.

Temples

Pattupurackal bhagavathy temple kattampack

Njeezhoor Sree Krishna Swamy Temple

Demographics

98% of the people are educated. Only a few number of young people are diverted to agriculture. Most of the people are employed in Arab countries, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Metros in India. Most of the people come under middle class. Majority of people are Hindu and Eastern Catholics. Social respect can be seen among the people.

Notes and References

  1. kerala rto
  2. Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above . Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India . 2008-12-10 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081208044522/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/Village_Directory/Population_data/Population_5000_and_Above.aspx . 8 December 2008 .
  3. http://ihrd.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:college-of-applied-science-kaduthurithy&catid=27:college-of-applied-science&Itemid=49 IHRD Science College website
  4. http://www.skps.ac.in/ St.Kuriakose public school