Kayamozhi

Kayamozhi Kayamoli
Village
Kayamozhi Location in Tamil Nadu, India Kayamozhi Kayamozhi (India)
Coordinates: 8°30′32″N 78°2′43″E
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. The history of this Village goes back to the 16th century AD as a capital of the old vadapattu region.

Civics

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

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.

Etymology

• • KAYAMOZHI = KAYAADHA (Can not Dry) + MOZHI (Language)
• A Village having evergreen Language and Natural Resources that never ever can be dried and reduced.

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 (69ft)
• Boundaries :
  • South : Sudalaimadan Swamy Temple
  • North : RTManiNadar Weding Hall
  • East  : Canals & Mupuduthiamma Koil
  • West  : Vanangamudi Ayyanar Temple
  • South East : Kayamozhi Pond
  • South West : Therikudieruppu Sand dunes
  • North East : Oothangaraivilai Canal
  • North West : RT ManiNadar Wedding Hall

• 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
  • 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.
  • 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.

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
• Thalavai puram and Oothangara vilai Canal
• P.Ramachandra Aditanar Memorial Hall & South of Kayamozhi
• Si Ba Aditanar Statue South of Kayamozhi

Kayamozhi Main Bazaar

Famous & Notable Temples

• The temple of Arulmigu Mupidathi Amman(அருள்மிகு முப்பிடாதி அம்மன்) and the pond is a prime landmark in the village.
• The temple of Shree Vanangamudi Ayyanar and Ariyanachi Amman is situated in the East of the village.(2 km from bus stop)
• Karkuvel Ayyanar Temple(கற்குவேல் ஐய்யனார் கோவில்) is situated in the nearby hamlet called therikudi iruppu(தேரிக்குடியிருப்பு).
• The temple of Shri ManthiraMoorthy Swamy Temple is situated in the North of Kayamozhi (1 km from Bus stop)
• The Temple of Karayadi Sudalai madasamy Temple is situated in the West of Kayamozhi (2 km from bus stand)
• The temple of Kayamozhi Shri Mayandi Swamy Temple is situated in the Northwest of Kayamozhi
• Sri Ananda Parameshwarar Temple and Sri Narayana Temple, East of Kumarasamy puram, Kayamozhi.
• The temple of Shri Oor Katha Perumal Swamy Temple is situated in the East of Subramaniapuram, Kayamozhi (1 km from Kayamozhi Bus stop)
• Arulmigu Sivananaindha Perumal Temple Kandasamypuram
• Arulmigu Narayanaswamy Temple kakandasamypuram
• The temple of Sri Thirumal Ayyanar Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil Therikudiyiruppu situated near in Kayamozhi .
• Mohideen Aandavar Masjid
• Kalanthar Darha

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, East of Kumarasamy puram, Kayamozhi.
• Esakkiamman Temple, East of Kumarasamy puram, Kayamozhi
• Arasamarathadi Vinayagar Kovil, Near SB Aditanar School, Kayamozhi.

Facilities

Educational institutions

Higher Secondary Schools

• S B Aditanar Government Higher Secondary School, Kayamozhi
• Govindamal Aditanar Girls High Secondary School, 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)
• 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

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 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.

Graveyard

As per reports, The graveyards of this village is 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, 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.

Transportation

• Tuticorin Airport - Domestic Terminal only 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, 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

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 & Water Resources

Agriculture

Major Crops

• Paddy (Rice)
• Plantains(Banana)
• Coconut
• Drum sticks
• Tapioca
• Green Chilly
• Ground Nut
• Brinjal
• Mango
• Tamarind
• Jack Fruit

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.

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

Festivals and rituals

• Aadi Khodai Thiruvizha(ஆடி கொடை திருவிழா) is an annual fest celebrated for a week in Mupidathi Amman temple which is held during last week of tamizh month aadi(ஆடி)(August) every year.
• Celebration of Maha Kumbabishekam for Mupidathi Amman temple was performed in Year 2013
• Kallar vettu (கள்ளர் வெட்டு) is also an annual fest in Karkuvel Iyyanar temple-Therikudiiruppu
• 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. Every year the temple festival (Kovil Kodai) takes place in the first week Tuesday of the Tamil month Thai (3 January week).
• Kayamozhi Shri Mayandi Swamy Temple is 100 years old and 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. Every year the temple festival (Kovil Kodai) takes place in the first week Friday of the Tamil month Aavani (3 August week).
• Every year "Karayadi sudalaimada samy" kodai vizha takes place in the first week Tuesday of the Tamil month Purattasi (3 September week). Currently Kovil kodai will be scheduled on 17-09-2019 with new brightness.
• Kayamozhi South Street, Sri Siva Sakthi Vinayagar Temple is 12 years old. Every year celebrated the "Vinayagar Sathurthy" festival grandly.
• Kayamozhi South Street, Om Siva Sakthi Dasara kulu.[Started before 24 Years] Every year ( Tamil Month-Purattasi) celebrate 10 days "Navarathri Puja" is grandly. At the same time celebrate "KULASEKARAN PATTINAM SRI MUTHARAMMAN & GANAMOORTHI SWAMY DASARA FESTIVAL".
• Kayamozhi Subramaniapuram 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.
• Every year the temple festival (Kovil Kodai) takes place in the first week Friday of the Tamil month Purattasi (3 September week).
• Every Year Maha Shivarathri perum poojai festival grandly celebrated 2 days in Sri Thirumal Ayyanar Sri Muthumariamman ThiruKovil, Therikudiyiruppu .
• ‘’’Mohideen Aandavar Masjid’’’ - 700 years old , situated in Pallivasal Street, Kayamozhi.

Tourism and Entertainment

• 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