Muthorai Palada

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Muthorai Palada
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Muthorai Palada
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
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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 preserve the cultural 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]

References

  1. ↑ Lonely Planet India. Lonely Planet. October 2022. ISBN   978-1-83758-033-0.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "M.palada Pin Code | Postal Code (Zip Code) of M.palada, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  4. ↑ english. "M Palada Pin Code - 643004, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search nilgiris Post Office Address". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "Tribal Museum | The Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu | India" . Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. 1 2 "Govt enhancing livelihood of tribal communities: Minister". The Times of India. 24 November 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Premkumar, Rohan (30 June 2021). "Fuel station in Nilgiris employees Adivasi families, supports livelihoods". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Gangopadhyay, Uttara (8 May 2015). "16 top attractions of Ooty". Outlook Traveller. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  10. ↑ 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)
  11. ↑ Staff Reporter (7 June 2022). "Governor visits school in the Nilgiris". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  12. ↑ Bingham, Derek (October 2009). CIS International Schools Directory 2009/10. John Catt Educational Ltd. ISBN   978-1-904724-68-1.
  13. ↑ "Rare honour for Good Shepherd International School". The Hindu. 21 February 2015. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "Abundant carrot harvest brings down prices". The Times of India. 28 May 2018. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  15. ↑ 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.
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