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Neezhoor
Njeezhoor
— village — Coordinates 9°45′N 76°33′E / 9.75°N 76.55°ECoordinates: 9°45′N 76°33′E / 9.75°N 76.55°E Country India State Kerala District(s) Kottayam Nearest city Kottayam Literacy 95% Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) NeezhoorMalayalam:|നീഴൂര്} is a small village in Kottayam district, Kerala, South India.
Neezhoor is situated at the northern end of kottayam (30 km).Distance to cochin is only 55 km. The nearest railhead is velloor Railway Station (12 km). Even though it’s a remote village in Kerala, the population has 98% Literacy, Good Educational institutions, cellular phone coverage, Telephone exchange, internet facilities, good transportation systems, irrigation systems etc. Neezhoor grama panchyat has been awarded two time "The best panchyat in Kottayam district".
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Geography
Geographically, Kerala can be divided into three climatically distinct regions: the eastern highlands (rugged and cool mountainous terrain),the central midlands (rolling hills), and the western lowlands (coastal plains). Neezhoor comes under the central midlands. Some of the areas of neezhoor is included under western ghats.
Climate
With 120–140 rainy days per year, Neezhoor has a wet and maritime tropical climate influenced by the seasonal heavy rains of the Southwest Summer Monsoon Neezhoor's rainfall averages 3,107 mm annually; Mean annual temperatures range from 18.0–35.0 °C .Throughout the year the climate is cool and pleasant.
Agriculture
The main agriculture is rubber tree cultivation. Other than rubber, rice is cultivated. But most of the paddy fields are now transformed into lands for construction works. Tapioca, cloves, nutmeg, pepper,bitterguard, cucumber, ginger, etc. are widely cultivated. Coconut trees are also widely grown.
Education
Educational institutions-
1.IHRD Science College,
2.St.Kuriakose CBSE public school.
3.Viswabharathy Secondary High School,
4.Infant Jesus School,
5.Viswabharathy English medium School
6.NSS HS Kattamapack ,
7.Govt. LPS Kattampack ,
8.Govt. UPS Vadakkenirappu etc.
After Degree or HSE, students move to other places in kerala or Metros in India or Abroad for higher education.Politics
Neezhoor panchyat hosts two major political alliances: the United Democratic Front (UDF—led by the Indian National Congress) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF—led by the CPI/CPI(M)). Last time it was the LDF that ruled the Panchayath. In the recent election, UDF became the ruling coalition.
Peoples
98% of the people are educated. Only a few number of young people are diverted to agriculture. Most of the people are employed in Arab countries, USA, United Kingdom & Australia. Most of the people come under middle class. Majority of people are Hindu and Syrian Catholics. Social respect can be seen among the people.
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Categories:- Villages in Kottayam district
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