Kayamozhi

Kayamozhi Kayamoli
Village
Kayamozhi Location in Tamil Nadu, India Kayamozhi Kayamozhi (India) Show map of Tamil NaduShow map of IndiaShow all
Coordinates: 8°30′32″N 78°2′43″E / 8.50889°N 78.04528°E / 8.50889; 78.04528Coordinates: 8°30′32″N 78°2′43″E / 8.50889°N 78.04528°E / 8.50889; 78.04528
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Thoothukudi
Government
• Type	Panchayath
• Body	Kayamozhi Panchayat
Population
• Total	5,497
Languages
• Official	Tamil | English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	628205
Telephone code	04639
Vehicle registration	TN69
Nearest city	Tiruchendur
Sex ratio	1000:1154 ♂/♀
Literacy	85%
Lok Sabha constituency	Thoothukudi Formerly with Tiruchendur
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Tiruchendur
Civic agency	Kayamozhi Panchayat
Website	kayamozhi.com

Kayamozhi is a village which is situated 9 km in west of Thiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India.^[1][2] The history of this Village goes back to the 16th century AD as a capital of the old vadapattu region.^[3]

Civics[]

Administration[]

Panchayat Union Office

• Village Administrative officer(VAO) , Village Head, Clerk are the predominant Higher officials of this office.
• Village Meeting conducted at Jan 26 (Republic day), May 1 (Workers day), Aug 15 (Independence Day), Oct 2 (Gandhi Jayanthi).
• Street lamps, Water facilities and Land related documents which are the major problems solved here.
• Cleaning Workers properly do their work to clean the village under the surveilance of Village Panchayat office.

Demographics[]

The total population of Kayamozhi is 5497, of which males constitute 2,552 and female 2,945. Literacy is 85%

Sub Localities[]

• 1) Aarumugapuram
• 2) Aditanar colony
• 3) Ammalpuram
• 4) Kandasamy puram
• 5) Kayamozhi
• 6) Kumarasamy puram
• 7) Mathimaanvilai
• 8) Melarasoor
• 9) Pallathur
• 10) Ramalinga puram
• 11) Ramanatha puram
• 12) Subramaniya puram
• 13) Therikudieruppu
• 14) Uthangaraivilai
• 15) Valluvar Nagar

Sociality[]

Religion :

As per census 2011, Hinduism is the predominant Religion of people followed by Islam and Christianity

Religion Data - Census 2011 - Kayamozhi Village Religion Percent(%) Hindu   82.76% Christian   6.41% Muslim   10.83%

Caste :

• Brahmins, Nadars, Kammalars(Gold Aasaris), Devars, Maruthuvars, Paraiyars, Arunthathiyars and some Tribal Community people are living in this village.
• Despite people socialy seperated, they are always united mentally and physically.
• Arulmigu Muppudathi Amman temple, Kayamozhi proves that there is no categorization among people of this village through its Aadi Temple Festival. Hence, this village became a Roll model to near villages.
• Moreover, Converted Christians and Muslim Lebbais are also living in this village.

Etymology[]

• • KAYAMOZHI = KAYAADHA (Can not Dry) + MOZHI (Language)
• A Village having evergreen Language and Natural Resources that never ever can be dried and reduced.
• Kayamozhi not only having evergreen Natural resources in name, but also it has Pond, Canals, Therikaadu (Sand Dunes with forests), Fields and also the purest form of Tamil Language.

Geography[]

• Origin : Kayamozhi is 9 km from Tiruchendur by road. On other Hand, Kayamozhi is 10 km from Udangudi by Road. It is also Well connected to the major cities like kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin by all weather hi-way trunk roads.
  • Coordinates  : 8°30′32″N 78°2′43″E.
  • Elevation  : 19m (62ft)

• Boundaries :

Directions	Landmarks
South	Mayandi Swamy Temple & Canal bridge
North	RT Mani Nadar Wedding Hall
East	Canals & Muppudathi Amman Temple
West	Vanagamudi Ayyanar Temple
South East	Kayamozhi Pond
South West	Red Sand Dunes
North East	Oothangaraivilai Canal
North West	Temples

• Classification :

Kayamozhi may be classified under Marutham (Farming Land) and Palai (Dry Land) Thinais due to the presence of Farms and Dry regions respectively.

• Physical Attributes :

Factors	Notes
Soil	Mostly Red Soil is widespreaded through this village. Black soil also can be found in some places which use for the cultivation of major crops. Alluvial soil is also found in some places.
Water	A small canal which welcomes the village and originating from the river Thamirabarani River passing through north of the village, from west to east. A sub canal from this main feeds the pond which is situated to south of this village. On the other hand, the village has water facilities like Water Tanks, Water Tubs, Pipes, Pumps, Motor Pumps and also wells.
Rainfall	The Average Rainfall of the village may varies from 1500 - 1700mm/year. North East Monsoon yield Higher amount of Rain water than South West Monsoon.
Air	The Average fast of Wind gust may varies from 15 - 20km/hr. However it may Reaches the maximum due to changing of climate when Aadi Month (July - August) Started.
Humid content	The Humid content in air is Approximately 60 - 75℅ . However it may reaches the maximum also when monsoon seasons (South West and North East Monsoon)
Temperature	The Temperature of the village lies between 26° - 30°C.

Landmarks[]

Most admirable Visiting Spots for Entertainment

• Entrance (Southern part) of Kayamozhi
• Kayamozhi Pond, South East Of Kayamozhi
• Kayamozhi Canal, South East of Kayamozhi
• Red Sand Dunes, West Of Kayamozhi and Therikudieruppu
• Thalavaipuram and Oothangaraivilai Canal
• P.Ramachandra Aditanar Memorial Hall, South of Kayamozhi.
• Si Ba Aditanar Statue, South of Kayamozhi

Kayamozhi Main Bazaar Kayamozhi Main Bazaar is the Prime and predominant location of Kayamozhi. The Junction of Four Way Roads of this village having Main Grocery shops, Restaurants, Mobile Shop, Post Office, Pharmacy and also The Panchayat Union Office . On the other hand this place also acts as Bus Stand and Auto stand.

Temples & Worship[]

Famous & Notable Temples

Temple Names	Address	Festival	Notes
Arulmigu Muppudathi Amman (அருள்மிகு முப்புடாதி அம்மன்)	Ammankovil Street, South Of Kayamozhi	Aadi Temple Festival (Thiruvizha) - August Mid week	Celebration of Maha Kumbabishekam for Mupidathi Amman temple was performed in Year 2013 (See below for more details)
Karkuvel Ayyanar Temple(கற்குவேல் அய்யனார் கோவில்)	Therikudieruppu, West Of Kayamozhi	Kallar Vettu Thiruvizha - Karthigai 30/Margazhi 1
Vanangamudi Ayyanar & Ariyanachi Amman (வணங்காமுடி அய்யனார் அரியணாச்சி அம்மன்)	Therikudueruppu, West of Kayamozhi
Sri Thirumal Ayyanar Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil	Therikudieruppu, West of Kayamozhi.		Every Year Maha Shivarathri perum poojai festival grandly celebrated 2 days in Sri Thirumal Ayyanar Sri Muthumariamman ThiruKovil
Karayadi Sudalai madasamy Temple	West of Kayamozhi	first week Tuesday of the Tamil month Purattasi (3 September week)
Shri Mayandi Swamy Temple	South of Kayamozhi	first week Friday of the Tamil month Aavani (3 August week).	The main deity is Shri Mayandi swamy and Shri Perumal, Shri Katteri Perumal swamy, Shri Sakthi, Shri Sivanjanai, Shri Sivananaintha Perumal, Shri SollaPetchi, Shree MayanaPetchi.Shri Mayandi Swamy Temple is 100 years old
Shri Oor Katha Perumal Swamy Temple	Subramaniya puram, North East of Kayamozhi	first week Friday of the Tamil month Purattasi (3 September week).	Oor Katha Perumal Swamy Temple is 100 years old and the main deity is Shri Oor Katha Perumal swamy and Shri Narayanar, Shri Sakthi, Shree Petchi.
Sri Narayana Swamy Temple	Subramaniyapuram, North East of Kayamozhi
ManthiraMoorthy Swamy Temple	Kumarasamy puram, North of Kayamozhi	first week Tuesday of the Tamil month Thai (3 January week)	Kayamozhi Shri Manthira Moorthy Swamy Temple is 165 years old and the main deity is Shri Manthira Moorthy swamy and Shri Perumal, Shri Mundar swamy, Shri Sakthi, Shri Sivanjanai, Shri Sivananaintha Perumal, Shri SollaPetchi, Shree MayanaPetchi.
Sri Narayana swamy Temple & Sri Aananda Parameshwarar Temple	Kumarasamy puram, North of Kayamozhi
Arulmigu Sivananaindha Perumal Temple	Kandasamypuram, North of Kayamozhi.
Arulmigu Narayanaswamy Temple	Kandasamy puram, North of Kayamozhi.
Jaria Masjid (Muhaideen Aandavar Masjid)	Muslim Street, South of Kayamozhi.
Churches	Therikudieruppu & Thalavaipuram

Some Other Temples

• The Temple of Durgai Amman situated behind Muppudathi Amman temple
• Santhana Mariamman Temple, Valluvar Nagar, Kayamozhi.
• Sri Siva Sakthi Vinayagar Kovil, South Street, Kayamozhi
• Aikkiya Vinayagar Temple, Kumarasamy puram, Kayamozhi.
• Esakkiamman Temple, Kumarasamy puram, Kayamozhi
• Kizhakathiyar Swamy Kovil, Ramanathapuram, Kayamozhi
• Arasamarathadi Vinayagar Kovil, Near SB Aditanar School, Kayamozhi.
• Kalanthar Darha (closed)

Facilities[]

Educational institutions[]

Higher Secondary Schools

• S B Aditanar Government Higher Secondary School, Kayamozhi
• Govindamal Aditanar Girls High Secondary School,^[4] Kayamozhi (Temporarily Closed)

Primary Schools

• Jaria Primary School, Kayamozhi
• Kalvi Saba Saraswathi Primary School, Kayamozhi
• VKRS Primary School, Kayamozhi
• Kalaivani Primary School, Kayamozhi

Kindergarten

• Anganwadi Center at Kumarasamy Puram, Kayamozhi
• Anganwadi Center at Ramanatha puram, Kayamozhi
• Anganwadi Center at Muslim Street.

Famous Institutions Near to Kayamozhi

• Anitha Kumaran Matriculation School, Thanda Pathu (6 km)
• Kanchi Sankara Matriculation School, West Tiruchendur (6 km)
• Bishop Azariah Memorial Higher secondary School, Vellalanvilai.
• Jay International School, Nangaimozhi (12  km)

Colleges[]

There are some colleges which are situated near to Kayamozhi.

• Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur (6 km)
• Sivanthi aditanar college of Nursing and allied health Science (6 km)
• Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur (12 km)
• Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Tiruchendur (7 km)
• Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Tiruchendur (6 km)
• Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute, Tiruchendur (6 km)
• Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur (6 km)

Electricity Board Office[]

It is the place where Current Consumption Charges for every month can be paid by people of Kayamozhi and its Sub localities.

E - Sevai Centers (E - Registration service Centers)[]

1) Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society

2) E Sevai Center (not opened)

Games & Playgrounds[]

• There is no seperate playgrounds in Kayamozhi. A Minor part of Red sand dunes is used as playground for some games like cricket and volleyball. Apparently, The cricket pitch and Volleyball Net are also available in the playground.

Cricket Tournament

• Cricket Tournament is also conducted Every year May month by the Kumarasamy puram street Bachelor team. More than 15 Teams from 15 Areas may participate every year.

• The First, The Second and The Third Teams will be shortlisted by the performances and the winner team will be Honoured by Trophy and Prize Amount.

• However, Best performer in various category chosen by the judges and awards to be presented such as Man of the Match, Best Performer, Best Bowler and etc..

Graveyard[]

As per reports, The graveyards of this village are high in numbers. Each sublocalites having atleast one graveyard. Graveyards having facilities like Water Tub, Pump set ups and also waiting halls for the Funeral Rituals.

Health & Welfare[]

Government Primary Healthcare Center & Hospital, Kayamozhi is situated in between the center of Kayamozhi. It is near to the S B Aditanar Government Higher Secondary School, Kayamozhi. It is also running with the specialised Isolated Fever ward.

Government Vertinary Healthcare Center & Hospital, Kayamozhi is situated behind the Government Hospital.

Hostels[]

There are separate hostel facilities for both male and female school students in the center of Kayamozhi.

• Government Boys Hostel, Kayamozhi (Behind the SB Aditanar School)
• Government Girls Hostel, Kayamozhi (Near Hospital)

Institutions of Banking & Finance[]

• Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank,[5] Kayamozhi
• Kayamozhi Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society
• Post offices (1)Kayamozhi S.O and (2)Subramaniyapuram S.O

Banks Near To Kayamozhi

• Indian Overseas Bank, Paramankurichi (3 km from Kayamozhi)
• Indian Bank, at Vadakku ratha Veedhi, Tiruchendur (with ATM) (11 km)
• Canara Bank, at Vadakku ratha Veedhi, Tiruchendur (with ATM) (11 km)
• State Bank Of India, Tiruchendur (with ATM & Cash Deposit Machine) (10 km)

Library[]

There are two libraries which are located near SB Aditanar School and Muslim street respectively.

Public Latrines[]

Public Toilet Facility is also available in Kuamrasamy puram, Kayamozhi. Due to lack of maintenance, It is not in working state now a days.

Ration Shops[]

There are two government ration shops placed in Kayamozhi and which are the predominant and primary shopping spots for most of the streets of Kayamozhi.

• 1) Valluvar Nagar, Kayamozhi Rationshop.
• 2) Kumarasamy puram Rationshop.

RO Water Plant System[]

RO Water plant system is the predominant need of people. This water plant system yields the purified water with low cost everyday. Hence, it is also affordable for the middle and lower class. There were two RO water Plant systems constructed.

• 1) Kumarasamy Puram RO Water System
• 2) Muslim Street RO Water System

Tasmac[]

Tasmac Facility is also available in Kayamozhi. It is situated near the Byepass Road (Tiruchendur- Nagarkoil) which turn towards to Kayamozhi.

Wedding Halls[]

• P.Ramachandra Aditanar wedding Hall, South of Kayamozhi
• Subbaiah vilas Wedding Hall, Subramaniya puram, Northeast of Kayamozhi
• RTMani Nadar Wedding Hall, Kandasamy Puram, North Of Kayamozhi

Agriculture & Aqua Resources[]

Agriculture[]

Major crops
Paddy (Rice)
Palm
Plantains (Banana)
Coconut
Drum Stick

Minor Crops
Green Chilly	Citron
Tamarind	Curry leaves
Brinjal
Tomato
Ground Nut
Cucumber

• Paddy cultivation is also done in natural wet land with canal irrigation as well as modern concrete artificial wet lands feeding through well water supply. The canal irrigation is done in much less area than well-water-fed irrigation.

Seasonal Crops

Month	Food Crops
Pangunie (May)	Cashew Apple & Watermelon
Aadi (August)	Blue Berries
	Jack Fruit

PalmTree Juice (Patthaneer) & Nungu will be available from Feb to August, The Palmyra tapping season starts with the start of the Tamil month 'Thai' (middle of January) and extends up to the end of the month 'Aaadi' (middle of August)

Water Resources[]

• Pond is the primary Natural Resource of this village. It mainly uses for the Agriculture.
• Canals also one of the finest water source for the development of agriculture.There are two canals situated.
• Water Tanks is the primary source of house hold water needs. Water tank is connected to pipes which is situated in various places yield water. Through water tanks Need of people for can be resolved.
• Water Tubs are also situated all over the Locality. Through this Household and Domestic Water needs can be easily rectified.
• Water Pumps are also takes place through all over the village. These are not used in now a days.
• Wells are also situated around the Locality.There are lot of wells takes place around the Locality. But, All of them became useless due to the People's Unnecessary Actions (like To drop Garbages on the well & Black Magic Rumours) and lack of maintenance
• Apart From this Motor set pipes are also used to rectify the water needs of Private gardens through the Underwater.

Culture, Art and People[]

Art[]

Food[]

The predominant food of this village is Rice only.

Food Diet

Morning BreakFast	Afternoon Lunch	Night Supper
Rice Kanji (Rice + Water)+ Pickle / Thuvaiyal Idly(Rice Cake) + Sambhar / Chutney Dhosa + Sambhar / Chutney	Rice with Kulampu (Curries) & Kootus (Additional Dish)	Idly / Dhosa + Sambhar or Chutney Rice and curry

Culture[]

• Every Year most of the people do fasting without taking Non-veg items for the Tiruchendur Lord Muruga at the event time of 1) Thai poosam - January 2)Masi Therottam - February 3) Panguni Uththiram - April 4)Vaigashi Visakam - May 5) Kantha Sashti (Predominantly) - November. It is done by Hindu people due to Tiruchendur is near to our village.
• Aadi is the Important month of Tamil months due to the festival of Muppudathi Amman Temple, Kayamozhi. At the time of this event, People do their fasting.
• Purattasi is the predominant month for Fasting of Hindu people, for Lord Perumal. It should be compulsorily followed by the people. Through this Fasting, there is a belief that they might get Helath and wealth. In Purattasi Last week, Nava Rathiri is also celebrated very grandly with prestigious fasting method for the goddess of Sri Kulasai Mutharamman
• Karthigai is also one of the important tamil months for fasting to celebrate Thiru Karthigai Deepam. At the end of Karthigai, some of the people who offer Fruits, dress, along with Paniyaram(Paddu) and etc for Kanni goddess.
• Margazhi is the Starting of Winter season. In this month Margazhi, Bhajanas (Praising song of God) are done by people. Mostly, It is done in Vinayagar Temples. However, There is a special Early Dawn poojas are also occurs at this time.
• Thai is the month which the people have to thank god for the tremendous yield of paddy. Pongal could be celebrated upto 3 days.
• At Panguni , Panguni Uththiram is celebrated in the temples. At that time also, people don't get non veg items.

Common Festivals

Months	Festival
January 1	English New Year
January 26	Republic Day
August 15	Independence Day

Month	Festival	Notes
January	Bhogi	Festival of Removing and neglecting old items & welcoming New Items.

Common Formalities[]

Transport, Tourism and Entertainment[]

Transport[]

• Tuticorin Airport - Domestic Terminal only^[6] at Vaahaikulam,Tuticorin (35 km) Two inbond and outbond flight service to chennai
• Sea Port in Tuticorin (45 km)
• Bus Stand at Tiruchendur (10 km)
• Railway station at Tiruchendur (Tiruchendur Railway Station), Kurumbur (Both 10 km Reach)
• Auto stand at Kayamozhi Main Bazaar
• Bus Stops (1) Kayamozhi Main Bazaar Stop (2) Muslim Street Bus stop (Some buses only) (3) Manimandapam bus stop (4) Si Ba School Bus stand stop (5) Kumarasamy puram Bus stand stop (6)Ammalpuram Bus stand stop (7)Kandasamy puram Bus stops

Tourism[]

• Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur - 12km East of Kayamozhi
• Thiruchendur beach - 12 km East of Kayamozhi
• Red Sand Dunes - 2 km West of Kayamozhi
• Karkuvel Ayyanar Temple - 2km West of Kayamozhi
• Vanathirupati Perumal temple (Near Katchanavilai) - Punnai Nagar / Punnaiyadi - 9 km North of Kayamozhi
• Arunchunai Kaatha Aiyanar temple & A thalamboo grove - Melaputhukudi - 6 km North of Kayamozhi
• Sri Mutharamman Temple - Kulasekharapatnam - 15km South of Kayamozhi

• Churches & Seashore - Manapad - 18km South of Kayamozhi.

See Also[]

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