Muthorai Palada

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Muthorai Palada
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Muthorai Palada
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Muthorai Palada
Muthorai Palada (India)
Coordinates: 11°22′15″N76°39′58″E / 11.370705779777614°N 76.66624548294587°E / 11.370705779777614; 76.66624548294587
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District Nilgiris
Language(s)
 • Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

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]

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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] [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]

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