Moolakaraipatti
Moolakaraipatti is a Panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's an ancient town from the days of Pandyas. Now a Days Class Municipality. The old temple relics in that area speaks for itself. The Muslim and Christian settlement here is also from old days. The main communities here are Reddyiar, Konar, Nadars, Sambavars, Parayars, Thevar and Muslims along with other backward communities. The Konthankulam Bird Sanctuary is 4 km from here. A British English School, The Reach School. A Higher Secondary School and a Polytechnic adorns this township. A petrol pump is a km away. A good hospital, TNEB distribution station, a solar power station, Police Station and large number of shops constituting a bazaar lies in the main centre. Agriculture is the main income. Rice, dal, pies, tapioca, plantains, sweet potato, vegetables, are produced. Cattle rearing and Milk produce are also a business here.
Moolakaraipatti | |
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  Moolakaraipatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°32′31″N 77°45′57″E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 9,484 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[1] Moolakaraipatti had a population of 9484. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Moolakaraipatti has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 64%. In Moolakaraipatti, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Moolaikaraipatti is one of the famous town panchayat in tirunelveli district
Located in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, Moolaikaraipatti is a prominent 'panchayat town'. It is situated in the south of Tirunelveli at a distance of 22 km, in the east of Munradaippu at a distance of 10 km, and 15 km. from Nanguneri. The nearest railway station is the Nanguneri Railway Station and the Tuticorin Airport at a distance of 31 km.
Major attractions around Moolaikaraipatti are Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary, Valliyur Subramanyar Temple, Radhapuram Shiva Temple and Tirukkurungudi Temple. Alwar Tirunagari, a popular Vaishnavite center is located in the east of Moolaikaraipatti at a distance of 19 km.
Main Job: Agriculture :
Agriculture plays a Vital role in the District's economy. The important food crops are Paddy, Cholam, Ragi, Cumbu Maize and other minor millets. The commercial crops are Cotton, Chillies, Sugarcane and Groundnut.
Education
Ramana Polytechnic College
The college provides technical education to the rural youths. The institution has introduced the following technical courses
- Civil Engineering,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
- Electronics and Communication Engineering and
- Computer Engineering
Schools
The Following schools are available in moolaikaraipatti.
- Government Higher Secondary School.
- Reach Matric Higher Secondary School .
- Panchayat Union Primary School.
- Sakthi Matriculation School.
- Vyasa Vidyalaya Primary and Nursery School.
- Government higher secondary School (kadampankulam)
- Government primary school (kadampankulam)
Travel
Public Transport Connectivity
To reach Moolaikaraipatti we have connectivity from several places like Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli Junction, Sathankulam, Thisayanvilai, Nanguneri, Udangudi, Aathoor, Athankarai Palli Vasal and Periyathalai.
Tourist spots
The following tourist part are situated around Moolaikaraipatti..
Courtallam is situated at the Western Ghats in Tenkasi Taluk. The famous waterfalls on rocks and tiny droplets are sprinkled in the air. The water falls of Courtalam have medicinal value as they run through forest and herbs before their descent.
Pappanasam Agasthiar falls also attracts tourist and pilgrims. There is a Wild life sanctuary at Mundanthurai and Kalakadu. Spotted deers, Liontailed monkeys, Elephants and Tigers are plenty.
References
- "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.