The village is surrounded by EdavanakkadGram panchayat to the north, Narakkal Gram Panchayat to the south, the Arabian Sea to the west and Veeranpuzha to the east. Nayarambalam lies almost at the center of Vypin Island. Agriculture and fishing were traditionally the main sources of income for the people, but now most of the people depend on Kochi city, the nearest city on the mainland. There are still many paddy fields and fish ponds especially in the eastern and western areas of the village.
Demographics
These details are taken from the official website of the Kerala Government.
Nayarambalam, the name originated from Nakar (serpant) and Ambalam ( temple). The Nagaraja Temple then became Nakarambalam,later evolved into Nayarambalam.
This information was updated on 18 October 2017 based on Election Results of Local Body Election 2015 published by the Kerla State Election Commission.
In the east border of Nayarambalam is Vembanad lake which is known as Veeranpuzha.
Nayarambalam has a good beach with very few visitors. Many people come here for angling.
Bhagavathy Temple is one of the main Hindu temples in Nayarambalam, situated in the middle of the village facing the main Vypin-Munambam Road. The temple is maintained by Nayarambalam Nair Karayogam. The festival in the temple is observed every year during the 15th to 20th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (the last week of January to the first week of February). During the festivity period a variety of South Indian classical dance dramas and performing arts like Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, and Chendamelam are performed by renowned artists and performers.
Badhra Bhagavathi Temple is another temple situated near Vypin Munambam Road. It faces the north and is believed to be very powerful. It warms the devotees with the goddess' divine grace and grants them their wishes. It is maintained by Pallathupadi Trust.
Roads
Vypeen-Pallipuram State Highway 63 (SH 63) passes through Nayarambalam.
Hospitals
Veterinary hospital
The 25 bedded Govt. Ayurveda Hospital is owned by the public health department of the State Government of Kerala. The Public Health Center is situated in the beach area (Puthen Kadappuram). As part of the Aardram programme in 2017-18, Nayarambalam Primary Health Center was upgraded to a Family Health Centre (FHC). This was part of a larger initiative that saw 13 other primary health centers in the district similarly transformed.[4][5]
In the private sector, two medical centers are operational in the area. One is Sarada Hospital, formerly known as Sarada Nursing Home, which was established in 1979. This dedicated multi-specialty hospital has been providing patient care for over five decades and offers a range of services, including general medicine, infertility treatment, family medicine, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, dermatology, psychiatry, and physiotherapy, with a focus on delivering specialized medical care in rural regions. The other medical center in the vicinity is Nayarambalam Medical Centre, which also serves the community's healthcare needs.
In the vicinity of the village boundary, there exists a small ENT clinic known as Trinity, alongside a periodontic center referred to as Smyle.
Churches and temples
Sanjopuram Church
Nayarambalam is blessed with many churches and temples. Nayarambalam Bhagavathy Temple, Sankara Narayana Temple, Kochambalam Sri Subrahmania Temple, and Mahavishnu Temple Veliyethamparambu, Mannateswari Bhagavathy temple are some of the prominent Hindu temples in Nayarmabmalam.
Major Christian churches include St. George Church (Wadel), established in the 1844, Sacred Heart Church (Manattuparambu) (both are under Verapoli Arch Diocese) St. Joseph's Church (Sanjopuram), and St. Augustine's Church (Nedungadu). In addition there are many small temples and chapels scattered around the village. A Muslim temple (mosque) is situated at the extreme north frontier of the village. There is also a Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, which is active in the field of social service.
Educational institutions
Nayarambalam is home to a higher secondary school, a high school, and numerous primary schools, reflecting the community's commitment to education. The education sector has consistently been prioritized in this village, underscoring the importance placed on academic development and access to quality learning opportunities for residents. This emphasis on education has contributed to the overall growth and empowerment of the community, fostering a culture of learning and development among its inhabitants. The presence of various educational institutions caters to the diverse needs of students, ensuring that they receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for future challenges.
Schools
Lower primary schools
There are three LP schools in Nayarambalam.
St. Joseph's LP School, Nayarambalam (Aided School): one of the oldest schools in Nayarambalam, managed by St. George Church, Wadel Nayarambalam
Sacred Heart LP School, Nedungad, Nayarambalam
Upper primary schools
Devi Vilasam UP School, Nayarambalam: Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. School is located at Veliyathamparambu adjacent to the State Highway. Medium of instruction is Malayalam. Classes are held from Standard 6 to Standard 7.
Union UP School, Thekke Nedungad
Higher Secondary schools
Bhagavathy Vilasam Higher Secondary School [6] (Aided School): One of the oldest high schools in Nayarambalam. Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. Many Nayarambalam men received their high school education from this school. The same management runs another school, Devi Vilasam, in the lower primary level at Veliyathamparambu, Nayarambalam.
Higher secondary schools
Lobelia English Medium Higher Secondary School (private management): Lobelia is the first English medium school at Nayarambalam. Classes are held from Standard 1 to Standard 12 (Plus2). The school is located between Kochambalam and Kudungasserry, adjacent to the State Highway.
Special schools
Karuna Special School for Mentally Retarded Children: The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent. Located very near to St. George Church Wadel, Karuna School is the only special school in Vypeen Island.
Public schools
St. George Carmel Public School (private management): The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent.
Colleges
Prayaga College and Computer Academy
Prayaga College, established in 1988, is the biggest parallel college-cum-tuition centre in the entire Vypeen Island. Approximately 1200 students are currently studying in this college. A wing of Prayaga, Prayaga Computer Academy (PCA), provides professional computer education in the island. The current principal and director is P. T. Prakasan.
Agriculture
The Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method was widely used in Nayarambalam until recently.
An Agricultural office[7] (Krishi Bhavan) is functioning near to the Panchayath Building.
Nayarambalam historically practiced the Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method.Wiki Citation[8] After the harvest, the decaying stubble of the paddy serves as food for the prawns and likewise the prawn excreta make the field fertile. No pesticides or fertilizers are used in the fields, in contrast to other prevalent farming practices.
As in other areas of Kerala, paddy fields are widely being reclaimed in Nayarambalam. Pokkali paddy-cum-prawn farming (cyclic farming method) was the traditional practice for farming. The Pokkali farming method is an eco-friendly farming practice.
Gallery
Nayarambalam Panchayath officeTreasury buildingDevi Vilasam UPS is managed by NSS Karayogam, Nayarambalam. It is located at Veliyathamparambu Bus Stop.Bhagavathy Vilasam High school is one of the oldest high schools in Vypeen Island.LEMHS is the first English medium School at Nayarambalam and is thought to be the first English medium school in Vypin Island. School Manager is Madhavan Pillai.Karuna Special School, run by Carmelite Sisters
References
↑ Based on Department of Economics & Statistics, Kerala (Panchayat Level Statistics 2001, Eranakulam District)
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