Nellikutty

Nellikutty, the birth place of an international writer, josef Lael(WIND TURNS MOUNTAINS BLUE) is a small hamlet resting on the lap of the Western Ghat in India. The modern history of this village starts with the arrival of migrants from Ramapuram, Kottayam District of Kerala during the 1930s. The hard work of the migrants made Nellikutty a town with almost all the facilities to meet the basic needs of its population.

History

The History of nellikutty begins with coming of migrants from Travancore. The first family to settle in Nellikutty was the Pulickakunnel (Palliparambil) family. There ownwards many new families came and settled in Nellikutty.

Religion

The majority of people are Christians. St Augustines church is the parish of Nellikutty. Zion Retreat Centre is an important retreat center in Nellikutty, run by MSMI congregation of Catholic sisters. They also have a balabhavan near to it.

Economy

The economic mainstay of Nelikutty is agriculture. The main crops grown are rubber, coconut, pepper, cashew, tapioca, arecanut, and other plantation crops. Rubber prices' recent increases have improved the economic condition of many local families.

Education

St. Augustine High School and the Gandhi Memorial Upper school are the main educational institution in Nellikutty. It was founded in 1964 by the Parish of Nellikutty as a fulfillment of the wish of the migrant fathers. The school was being managed by the parish of Nellikutty.But later the Diocese started a Corporate Educational Agency and the school became a part of it. There is a network of government schools, corporate schools and CBSE schools in and around Nellikutty.

With the setting up of Vimaljyothi Engineering College in Jyothinagar Chemperi in 2002, Nellikutty has become a center of professional education in Kerala.

Transport

Nellikutty have roads connecting to Chemperi and Chandanakampara. Hill Highway, the prestigious road of Kerala is just 2 km from Nellikutty.The upcoming Kannur International Airport is just 45 km away from Nellikutty. The nearest railway station is Kannur and it is 56 kilometres (35 mi) away.