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'''Kaipattoor''' is a small town in [[Vallicode]] panchayat of [[Pathanamthitta district]] in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Kaipattoor (also spelled Kaippattoor, Kaippattor and Kaippattur) is located in the western part of Pathanamthitta district. It is 6 kilometers from the district headquarters [[Pathanamthitta]] at south |
'''Kaipattoor''' is a small town in [[Vallicode]] panchayat of [[Pathanamthitta district]] in [[Kerala]], [[India]]. Kaipattoor (also spelled Kaippattoor, Kaippattor and Kaippattur) is located in the western part of Pathanamthitta district. It is 6 kilometers from the district headquarters [[Pathanamthitta]] at south east direction. It is watered by the [[Achenkovil]] river.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/19/stories/2006071906980300.htm | archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125160556/http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/19/stories/2006071906980300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=25 January 2013 | date = 19 July 2006 | work=[[The Hindu]] | title = District Collector inspects Kaippattoor bridge }}</ref> The village is under [[Vallicode]] Panchayat. |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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Kaipattoor is 102 km north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The nearest towns are [[ |
Kaipattoor is 102 km north of the state capital [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. The nearest towns are [[Pathanamthitta]] (6km) in the north-east, [[Adoor]] (10km) in the south, [[Pandalam]] (9km) on the west, and [[Konni, India|Konni]] (15km) on the east. |
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Kaippattoor is 6 km from Pathanamthitta, 9 km from Pandalam and 10 km from Adoor. The nearest railway stations are at [[Chengannur]] (25km). |
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The Kaipattoor Theruvu (Kadav)(East) near the old ferry service was the downtown in Kaipattoor for a very long time till Kaipattoor bridge was constructed. Its significance is now reduced due to the construction of Concrete bridge which came 40 years ago. Earlier, it was a busy market place selling all kinds of house hold items but the centre of trade and business has now shifted to the junction at West. This junction in Malayalam is called "Padinjare Mukh". |
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==Politics== |
==Politics== |
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Kaippattoor is part of [[Konni, India|Konni]] Assembly constituency and [[Pathanamthitta]] Lok Sabha constituency. |
Kaippattoor is part of [[Konni, India|Konni]] Assembly constituency and [[Pathanamthitta]] Lok Sabha constituency. |
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==Etymology== |
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The place as Kaipattoor which means "place of relatives"'''കൈപെട്ടവരിൻ ദേശം''' or '''കൈപെട്ടവരിൻ ഊര്''' . |
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== Churches and temples in Kaipattoor== |
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'''St Ignatius Orthodox MahaEdavaka''' <br /> |
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[[St Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka, Kaipattoor]] is church of Malankara Orthodox Sabha in [[Thumpamon]] Diocese. Present Parish comprises 776 households. In the number of households the church stands second in Thumpamon Diocese. And in all the religious activities the church. This church was built in 1850. It was declared as 'Maha Idavaka' in 2009. The church has a "RAASA" every year in the month of December. |
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'''St.Georges OCYM''' <br /> |
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The St. Georges OCYM of our parish meets every Sunday after the Holy Qurbana. The sessions consist of prayer, bible reading, devotional songs, classes/speeches, quizzes, personality development programmes, games, entertainment programs etc. Various activities include activities such as educational events, cultural and sports activities (Youth Carnival), youth camps, blood donation camps and various charity events. Lijo M Loyid is the Vice President and Titu V. Philip is the Secretary |
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'''St.Thomas OCYM''' <br /> |
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ST Thomas OCYM is a spiritual and charitable Organization under St. Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka, started in 1981, with the objectives of worship, study, and service. Youth movement has completed 30 years of service to the people who are in distress and destitute. ST. Thomas OCYM charity works mainly concentrating to Medical, Education, Marriage, Housing and General Aids. |
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'''St Gregorios Kurushinmoodu''' <br /> |
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The "Kurushinmoodu" in Kaippattoor west on kaipatoor-pandalam road prayers are held every Friday evening. It is called Parumala Kurish locally. |
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'''St George's Kurushinmoodu (Thekke Kurishu)''' <br /> |
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The "Kurushinmoodu" in Kaippattoor North on Kaipatoor-Adoor road. Prayers are held. This is the Kurishaddi where every rasa of St Ignatius Mahaedavaka touches. |
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'''St. George's Mount Chappel''''<br> |
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This chapel is the part of St. Ignatius Orthodox Maha Edavaka, St George's mount OCYM is functioning in this Chappel |
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'''St Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Church''' <br /> |
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This church was built in early 1950 and before that parish members here was the in kaipattor and manjinikkara church. This church is known as the Kutti Palli. |
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'''Muppudathi Amman Kovil Temple''' <br /> |
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A temple situated on the banks of [[Achenkovil]] river, an idol with three faces- very rare in kerala, . |
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==Transport== |
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The main arterial road is [[Pathanamthitta]] – [[Pandalam]] Road. |
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==Schools and Colleges== |
==Schools and Colleges== |
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* Govt. LP School Kaipattoor (Kochupallikoodam) |
* Govt. LP School Kaipattoor (Kochupallikoodam) |
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* Kaipattoor Vocational Higher Secondary School |
* Kaipattoor Vocational Higher Secondary School |
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* St George's Mount High School |
* St George's Mount High School |
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* Indra Gandhi Open University |
* Indra Gandhi Open University |
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==Law and Order== |
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* Police Aidpost. Upgrading to District Police Club for PTA |
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==Temples== |
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The area has a few old temples: |
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=== Muppudathi Amman Kovil === |
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A temple situated near Pathanamthitta-Adoor Road and on the banks of Achenkovil river, an idol with three faces- very rare in kerala |
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=== Koyikkal Temple === |
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A small temple situated on the banks of Achenkovil river near Pandalam-Pathanamthitta Road. |
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=== Kaippattoor-Vayalavadakku Sree Indilayappan Temple === |
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Shri Indilayappan temple, Kaippattoor-Vayalavadakku is one of the oldest and famous temples in Kerala, India. The temple is the abode of Lord Indilayappan the incarnation of two divine powers of Lord Shiva and Lord Dharma Shasta. Situated in the backdrop of scenic beauty and adorned by sacred Grove, all weather clear water ponds and vast evergreen meadow, the temple is an embodiment of serenity and peace. Seated in the lap of Mother Nature, the deity is in the form of a naturally grown Black Rock. The deity has free access to sunlight, air, rain, mist and dew. This is made possible by leaving the overhead portion of the Sreekovil open. |
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== See also == |
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* [[Pathanamthitta]] |
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* [[Pandalam]] |
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* [[Vallicode]] |
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* [[Omallur]] |
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* [[Vazhamuttom]] |
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* [[Chandanapally, Kerala|Chandanapally]] |
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* [[kodumon]] |
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* [[Nariyapuram]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Kaipattoor | |
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village | |
.jpg) Old style house in Kaippattoor | |
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| Coordinates: 9°13′0″N 76°45′0″E / 9.21667°N 76.75000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Government | |
| • Body | Vallicode Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 689648 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03 |
| Coastline | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Nearest city | Pathanamthitta |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Pathanamthitta |
| Civic agency | Vallicode Panchayat |
| Climate | Tropical monsoon (Köppen) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 35 °C (95 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 20 °C (68 °F) |
Kaipattoor is a small town in Vallicode panchayat of Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. Kaipattoor (also spelled Kaippattoor, Kaippattor and Kaippattur) is located in the western part of Pathanamthitta district. It is 6 kilometers from the district headquarters Pathanamthitta at south east direction. It is watered by the Achenkovil river.[1] The village is under Vallicode Panchayat.
Location
[edit]Kaipattoor is 102 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The nearest towns are Pathanamthitta (6km) in the north-east, Adoor (10km) in the south, Pandalam (9km) on the west, and Konni (15km) on the east.
Kaippattoor is 6 km from Pathanamthitta, 9 km from Pandalam and 10 km from Adoor. The nearest railway stations are at Chengannur (25km).
Politics
[edit]Kaippattoor is part of Konni Assembly constituency and Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency.
Schools and Colleges
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- Govt. LP School Kaipattoor (Kochupallikoodam)
- Kaipattoor Vocational Higher Secondary School
- St Gregorios Senior Secondary School - Affiliated to CBSE
- St George's Mount High School
- Indra Gandhi Open University
References
[edit]- ^ "District Collector inspects Kaippattoor bridge". The Hindu. 19 July 2006. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013.