Melapalayam

Melapalayam
Melapalayam
	— suburb —
	Melapalayam
	Coordinates: 8°42′00″N 77°42′25″E / 8.7000°N 77.7069°ECoordinates: 8°42′00″N 77°42′25″E / 8.7000°N 77.7069°E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tirunelveli
Subdistrict
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Pincode	627005

Melapalayam, மேலப்பாளையம்^[2] is a town in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India.

The name Melapalayam is derived from its location west of Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli. In Tamil 'Mela' meaning 'West' derived from the word 'Merkku'. Melapalayam is one of the administrative municipal of Tirunelveli Corporation situated in South Indian State of Tamil Nadu with 80% of Muslims and remaining Hindus and Christians. It is located in eastern bank of famous perennial Thamirabarani River. Its east side is covered by Oxford of South India-Palayamkottai. It gets green look in Western side as it is surrounded by fertile paddy fields. Melapalayam was earlier known as Keela Veera Ragavapuram in British Rule. Old age Tamil Name was "Mangai maa nagar" (Tamil→ மங்கை மா நகர்). The total distance between Tirunelveli and Melapalayam is 4.1 KM(2.6 miles ).^[3]

[edit] Literacy

Melapalayam has an average literacy rate of 62.39% higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 71.59% and Female literacy is 28.41%.^[4]

[edit] Education

The city was most backward in education till 21st century. Schools have been developed and education reaches almost every children in the city. Many welfare trust have been formed for these social awareness favoring education. Mr. Sadam Hussain from The Muslim Higher Secondary School secured 495 out of 500 (Tamil Nadu state level second rank ) in the SSLC examination held during April 2011.Asim Arshad also brought state fourth to this city during the same year in his higher secondary.^[5]

[edit] Groups

Black berry boys(MT)
MZ groups
Speed boys

[edit] List of Schools^[6]

[edit] Primary schools

Adi Dravidar Primary School
Al Ameen Sabeka Primary School
Al-Hutha Nursery & Primary School
Alim Oriental Nursery Primary School
Ansari Nursery & Primary School
Asamath Nursery & Primary School
Azad Corporation Primary School
Bright Nursery & Primary School
Corporation Primary School, Kurichi
Corporation Primary School, Haameem puram
Corporation Primary School, Karungulam
Ganesapuram East Primary School
Ganesapuram West Primary School
Gazanathul Ulum Primary School
Guru Nursery & Primary School
Jasmine Nursery & Primary School
Jawahar Nursery & Primary School
Little Flower Nursery & Primary School
Little Star Nursery & Primary School
M.K.S. Nursery & Primary School
Nehru Primary School
New Millenium Nursery & Primary School
New Red Rose Nursery & Primary School
Quaide Millath Corporation Primary School
Rahmania Primary School
S T C Branch Primary School
Siraj Oriental Nursery Primary School
Sourna Nursery Primary School
CSC(Computer software College)

[edit] Upper Primary Schools

Ganesa Moorthi Matric School
Hameen Matric School

[edit] Secondary Schools

Don Bosco Matric School
Golden Jubile Matric School
Quaide Millath High School
Rahmania Matric School
st.Thomas high school

[edit] Higher secondary schools

The Muslim Higher Secondary School^[7]

New look of The Muslim Higher Secondary School

Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School
Rahmania Higher Secondary School

[edit] List of Colleges

Annai Hajira Women's College^[8]

Annai Hajira College under construction

[edit] List of Arabic colleges^[9]

[edit] Gents College

Jaamiathul Aliya Fe MaAaliyas Saniyaa Arabic College
Thaarul Ulum Usmaaniya Arabic College
Islamic college (newly added)

[edit] Ladies College

Tharbiyathunisha
Hidayathadunhislan
Hirin Farshana
Nashisathun Linisvaan
Thaglimun Nisvaan
Magdinul Ulum
Al Irshaad

[edit] Ladies Madarasa

Jamshul Buhariya
Al madrasathul Riffayia
Tharihatul Ilashiya
Naasirul Millat Girls Madarasa - Asura Kela Street
Al Madrasathul Majithilla
Al Baakiyathus salihath

[edit] Mosque

The city is almost filled with mosques everywhere. More than 30 mosques are there in the city. Every two streets has a mosque in between. The grave yard is also attached with major mosques which are located at the end of respective streets. Majority of them are 'Waqf' registered and administrated by local residents usually named as people of particular "Mohalla".

Masjid Thaqwa, Melapalayam

[edit] List of Mosques

Abdullah Aameena Jumma Masjid & Madarasa
Aysha Masjid
Jannathul Firdous Masjid
Kaattu Jumma Masjid
Kadai Jumma Masjid
Keezha Jumma Masjid
Masjidur Rahman
Masjidus Salaam
Masjiduth Thaqwa
Masjiduth Thawba
Periya Kothupa Masjid
Puthumanai Kothupa Masjid
South Mohideen Jumma Masjid
Thandan Jumma Masjid
Vaavar Jumma Masjid
VST Jumma Masjid
Neina Mohamed masjid
Usmania Masjid
Kadaipalli Masjid

[edit] Business

In early years, Handloom trading was a main business. They exported handloom products to various countries such as Srilanka & Burma. Now this business totally vanished from the city. As an alternate, Beedi Industry took a place and playing major role in Melapalayam Economy. Most women are engaged in Beedi Rolling works. The predominant business of the people is "Beedi manufacturing". Many of the beedi manufacturers in South India laid their prodcution units in and around Melapalayam. But now the scenario is getting changed and many men are working in Gulf countries. Here nowadays real estate business is playing an important role.. Many construction works are going..

[edit] List of Constructions

City Builders
Geometric constructions
Crescent builders and land promoters
Golden Builders
Bharath constructions

[edit] List of Traders

MAS Traders(building materials)

[edit] Furniture Stores

MAS Home style

[edit] List of Beedi Companies

Kaja Beedi (Leading Manufacturer)
Seyed Beedi
Arasan Beedi
Noor Sait Beedi
No.10 Beedi (Leading Manfacturer)
5 flower mark Beedi
MRS Beedi

[edit] Bazaar Business

Mohideen Store
Chini Lala Store
Thanseed tea stall
Alangar Hotel
Umar Hotel
ArRahman Hotel
Maalik Metals, Azad Road, Melapalayam.
K.S.A Kaduva Jauliyagum
Sun electricals
Nellai steels
Santhu stores
Royal xerox
Al saudia cooldrinks
MZ groups viyabaram

[edit] Transport

Due to the very closed layout, it is impossible for the government to extend the roads for buses within the city. Buses going towards Pathamadai, Cheranmahadevi, Ambasamudhiram and Pabanasam passes through Melapalayam only. There is no bus facility available within the city. Earlier 'sharing auto' were indulged for the local transport. But later due to the rash driving of the sharing auto drivers, it was also closed and now people are using hire autos for local mobility.

[edit] Marriage

The city has its own marriage tradition. The people used to be married among themselves, they wont go for a bride / bridegroom outside the city. Almost all the marriages will be held only in their residents/ nearby mosque. Before marriage, both the bride and the bridegroom should get a 'NOC'(No Objection Certificate) from any of mosque or jamath. The marriage feast is also famous with unique "Thaalcha" made for Ghee rice and Biriyani.^[10]

[edit] Marriage Halls

Nellai Marriage Hall, Ambai Road.
Royal Marriage Hall, Methamarpalayam.
VMS Marriage Hall
Municipal Marriage Hall

[edit] Hospitals

To serve a dense populated city, hospitals were founded since 21st century.

[edit] List of Hospitals

Government Hospital (Gynecologist)
Selvan Hospital (Gynecologist)
Jayakumar Hospital
Vijaya Hospital
Nizam Hospital
Paul's Hospital
Noor Clinic
Meeran Clinic
J.K. Hospital (Gynecologist)
Punnagai Dental Clinic (Dental Hospital)
Rahman Clinic
Majeeth Dental Clinic
Jude Hospital Kurichi

many other small clinic were also added in course of time.

[edit] Health Issues

The people are less educated about the cleanliness and more often they go ill. A recent issue was that an unidentified virus hits the town with people getting fever with their limbs malfunctioned for a period of time. This is due to the improper disposal of the beedi leaves garbage which is thrown on the streets and roads. During rainy seasons, water gets stagnant on these garbage and cause for the viral growths.^[11]

Nowadays the awareness on health issues are made by socials organizations in the locality which reduced the health issues on melapalayam.

[edit] Market

Melapalayam is famous for Cattle market. It is said to be the second largest cattle market in Tamil Nadu next to Devakottai. The market will be active only on Tuesday. Cow, ox, goat and dried fish market are available in the same place. Merchants from various parts of the state will accumulate on Monday night and the trading starts right from midnight. Besides this, fish and vegetable markets are available in Melapalayam Bazaar.

[edit] Banks

Canara Bank.^[12]
Bank of Baroda.^[13]
Union Bank of India.
Indian Overseas Bank.^[14]
Melapalayam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Bank.

[edit] Social Reforms

Many awareness societies are being formed for the welfare of the people of Melapalayam. Education is the only social change made in this town.

[edit] List of Social Forums

Minorities Education and Enlightenment Forum (MEEF)^[15]
Melapalayam Health and Education Trust (MHET)^[16]
Social Awareness Service Organisation (SASO)
Melapalayam Progressive Forum (MPMPROF)^[17]
Speed Blood Service (SBS)

[edit] C2.Police Station^[18]

Police Station

[edit] Entertainment

[edit] Theater

The city had only one theater named Alangar which is no more. Formerly Kannagi Talkies. A marriage hall is proposed to be built there by the 5 Flower mark beedi company groups.

[edit] Contributors

Ramiz Raja
Mydeen
Ismail

[edit] References

NO THEATER NOW

[edit] External links

[0] "PinCode: Melapalayam". PINcode.net.in. Retrieved 25 November 2011.

[1] ttp://www.melapalayam.co.in

[2] ttp://distancebetween.info/tirunelveli/melapalayam

[3] ttp://melapalayamprogressiveforum.blogspot.com/2010/09/mpmprof-history-in-1999-few-engineering.html

[4] ttp://simplecpp.blogspot.com/2011/05/tamilnadu-sslc-toppers-2011-10th-first.html

[5] ttp://www.schools.tn.nic.in/

[6] ttp://www.indiastudychannel.com/schools/16773-Muslim-Higher-Secondary-School.aspx

[7] ttp://www.indiastudychannel.com/colleges/7727-Annai-Hajira-Women-s-College-Melapalayam.aspx

[8] ttp://www.melapalayam.co.in/Default.aspx?tabid=95

[9] ttp://www.hindu.com/2008/12/04/stories/2008120457510300.htm

[10] ttp://expressbuzz.com › States › Tamil Nadu

[11] ttp://www.banklocations.in/bankdetails.jsp?bank_id=19842

[12] ttp://www.banklocations.in/bankdetails.jsp?bank_id=19842

[13] ttp://bankinformation.in/bank-25-Indian+Overseas+Bank-MELAPALAYAM-TAMIL+NADU.html

[14] ttp://www.melapalayam.co.in/Default.aspx?tabid=65

[15] ttp://www.melapalayam.co.in/Default.aspx?tabid=66

[16] ttp://mpmprof.blogspot.com/

[17] ttp://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?stype=LS&code=2961850&desc=MELAPALAYAM

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Melapalayam
— suburb —
Melapalayam
Coordinates: 8°42′00″N 77°42′25″E / 8.7000°N 77.7069°E / 8.7000; 77.7069Coordinates: 8°42′00″N 77°42′25″E / 8.7000°N 77.7069°E / 8.7000; 77.7069
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Tirunelveli
Subdistrict
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Pincode	627005^[1]

Friday 24 August 2012

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