Muthorai Palada
Muthorai Palada | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Muthorai Palada Location in Tamil Nadu, India Muthorai Palada Muthorai Palada (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°22′15″N 76°39′58″E / 11.370705779777614°N 76.66624548294587°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nilgiris |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 627101 |
Muthorai Palada, also known as M. Palada, is a village located about 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It falls within Nilgiris district.[2][3] The pincode is 643004.[4]
Landmarks
A tribal museum was opened in 1995 in Muthorai Palada. It aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the tribes in the Nilgiris and Andamans.[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][8] The Nilgiri Mountains have been home to several indigenous tribes including Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniya and Kattunayakan.[7][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]
References
- ^ Lonely Planet India. Lonely Planet. October 2022. ISBN 978-1-83758-033-0.
- ^ Premkumar, Rohan (14 August 2023). "Lacking waste disposal mechanism, carrot-cleaning units in the Nilgiris attract wild animals into human settlements". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "M.palada Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of M.palada, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ english. "M Palada Pin Code - 643004, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search nilgiris Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ "Tribal Museum | The Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu | India". Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Planet, Lonely; Noble, Isabella; Benanav, Michael; Harding, Paul; Raub, Kevin; Stewart, Iain (1 October 2019). Lonely Planet South India & Kerala. Lonely Planet. ISBN 978-1-78868-742-3.
- ^ a b "Govt enhancing livelihood of tribal communities: Minister". The Times of India. 24 November 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Premkumar, Rohan (30 June 2021). "Fuel station in Nilgiris employees Adivasi families, supports livelihoods". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Gangopadhyay, Uttara (8 May 2015). "16 top attractions of Ooty". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Vijayakumar, Pearson Lenekar SR,Subashini (12 July 2024). "Ten Tamil Nadu tribal students secure admission in NIT, top institutes". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Staff Reporter (7 June 2022). "Governor visits school in the Nilgiris". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Bingham, Derek (October 2009). CIS International Schools Directory 2009/10. John Catt Educational Ltd. ISBN 978-1-904724-68-1.
- ^ "Rare honour for Good Shepherd International School". The Hindu. 21 February 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Abundant carrot harvest brings down prices". The Times of India. 28 May 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Kumar, S. Senthil (29 July 2024). "Ooty farmers say carrot crop damaged by rain, officials say guidelines ignored". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2024.