Muthorai Palada Explained

Official Name:Muthorai Palada
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Pushpin Relief:yes
Coordinates:11.3707°N 76.6662°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Nilgiris
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:627101
Demographics Type1:Language(s)
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil

Muthorai Palada, also known as M. Palada, is a village located about 10 kilometers southwest of Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It falls within Nilgiris district.[2] [3] The pincode is 643004.[4]

Landmarks

A tribal museum opened in 1995 in Muthorai Palada, and aims to preseve the cultutal heritage of the tribes in the area.[5] It is located within the Tribal Research Centre.[6] The research center is also involved in creating livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities, and raises awareness of issues faced by the tribes.[7] The Nilgiri Mountains have been home to several indigenous tribes including Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniya and Kattunayakan.[8] [9]

Eklavya Model Residential School in Muthorai Palada is part of Government of India's scheme for schooling of children of scheduled tribes across India.[10] [11]

Good Shepherd International School, founded in 1977, is located in Muthorai Palada.[12] [13]

Economy

Agriculture is a key sector of Muthorai Palada's economy.[14] The village has carrot, garlic and potato farms.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lonely Planet India . Lonely Planet . 978-1-83758-033-0 . en.
  2. News: Premkumar . Rohan . 2023-08-14 . Lacking waste disposal mechanism, carrot-cleaning units in the Nilgiris attract wild animals into human settlements . 2024-08-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  3. Web site: M.palada Pin Code Postal Code (Zip Code) of M.palada, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India . 2024-08-17 . www.indiatvnews.com.
  4. Web site: english . M Palada Pin Code - 643004, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search nilgiris Post Office Address . 2024-08-17 . news.abplive.com . en.
  5. Web site: Tribal Museum The Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu India . 2024-08-17 . en-US.
  6. Book: Planet . Lonely . Lonely Planet South India & Kerala . Noble . Isabella . Benanav . Michael . Harding . Paul . Raub . Kevin . Stewart . Iain . 2019-10-01 . Lonely Planet . 978-1-78868-742-3 . en.
  7. News: Premkumar . Rohan . 2021-06-30 . Fuel station in Nilgiris employees Adivasi families, supports livelihoods . 2024-08-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  8. News: 2022-11-24 . Govt enhancing livelihood of tribal communities: Minister . 2024-08-17 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  9. Web site: Gangopadhyay . Uttara . 2015-05-08 . 16 top attractions of Ooty . 2024-08-17 . Outlook Traveller . en.
  10. Web site: Vijayakumar . Pearson Lenekar SR,Subashini . 2024-07-12 . Ten Tamil Nadu tribal students secure admission in NIT, top institutes . 2024-08-18 . The New Indian Express . en.
  11. News: Reporter . Staff . 2022-06-07 . Governor visits school in the Nilgiris . 2024-08-18 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  12. Book: Bingham, Derek . CIS International Schools Directory 2009/10 . John Catt Educational Ltd . 978-1-904724-68-1 . en.
  13. News: 2015-02-21 . Rare honour for Good Shepherd International School . 2024-08-18 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  14. News: 2018-05-28 . Abundant carrot harvest brings down prices . 2024-08-18 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  15. Web site: Kumar . S. Senthil . 2024-07-29 . Ooty farmers say carrot crop damaged by rain, officials say guidelines ignored . 2024-08-18 . The New Indian Express . en.

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