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Nilamel is a town located in Kollam District of Kerala, India. It lies on the M C Road (Thiruvananthapuram-Angamali state highway-1) and is 45 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 24 km from Kottarakara.
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Origin of name
Nilamel is the granary or rice bowl of the Kottarakkara thaluk. In Malayalam, nilam means "paddy field". Thus the region is named Nilamel.
NSS College Nilamel
NSS college Nilamel can be considered[by whom?] as a place which cater the primary collegiate education of nearby places located in Trivandrum and Kollam districts. College is managed by Nair Service Society. Which is located just above the cliff of town. And as a college located in village atmosphere it shows a great atmosphere to study[peacock term].
Courses offered
- BSc
Biochemistry, physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Botony
- BA
Economics, History, Malayalam, English
- BCom
Geography
Nilamel is located at 8°49′00″N 76°53′00″E / 8.8166667°N 76.8833333°E.[1]
Economy
Most of the commercial buildings are located in Nilamel town. The Nilamel village and Nilamel grama panchayath (local administrative body) offices are located in Bunglamkunnu, about 1 km from Nilamel town.
Nearby plantations include Cashew, Paddy, Rubber, Plantain, Pepper, Ginger and Tapioca.
Jadayupara, Kottukkal Guhakshetram, Tholikkuzhy Meenmutty waterfall, Kilimanoor Thampuraattippara, Mattidampara and Kilimanoor palace are nearest tourist attractions.
Transport
Varkala Railway Station is the nearest railhead. Trivandrum International Airport is 45 km south of Nilamel.
Nilamel town is located 45 Kilometers to the north of state capital (Thiruvananthapuram). The main central road (MC road) , SH1 (state highway-1) & Varkala Madathara state highway-62 pass through Nilamel Central Junction.
Demographics
Nilamel village is known for its religious harmony, and has numerous Temples, Churches and Mosques.
References
External links
Categories:- Kollam district
- Cities and towns in Kollam district
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