Kayamozhi
Village in Tamil Nadu, India
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Kayamozhi (Tamil pronunciation: [/kaːjaːmoɻi/]) is a village situated 9 km west of Thiruchendur in Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2] The village was established in the 16th century as the capital of the former Vadapattu region.[3] It is located at an elevation of 15 metres (49 feet) above mean sea level.
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 |
Civics
Administration
Kayamozhi is administered as a village panchayat.[4] The administrative offices located in the village include the Kayamozhi Panchayat Office[5] and the Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Office.[6] The key administrative officials are the Village Administrative Officer, the Village Panchayat President, and the Panchayat Secretary.
Demographics
As of 2022, Kayamozhi has a total population of 5,497, comprising 2,552 males and 2,945 females. The literacy rate of the village is 85%.[7]
Religion
According to available data, the majority of the population in Kayamozhi follows Hinduism, while smaller proportions adhere to Islam and Christianity:
Caste
The population of Kayamozhi includes various communities such as Other Backward Classes (OBCs; including Vellalars, Nadars, Devars, and Maruthuvars), Scheduled Castes (SCs; including Paraiyars and Arunthathiyars), and certain nomadic tribes. Scheduled Castes constitute an estimated 30–40 percent of the population.[8]
Geography
Kayamozhi lies within the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.
Boundaries and landmarks
| Directions | Landmarks |
|---|---|
| South | Mayandi Swamy Temple and Canal Bridge |
| North | RT Mani Nadar Wedding Hall |
| East | Canals and Muppudathi Amman Temple |
| West | Vanagamudi Ayyanar Temple |
| Southeast | Kayamozhi Pond |
| Southwest | Red Sand Dunes |
| Northeast | Oothangaraivilai Canal |
| Northwest | Temples |
Economy
The economy of Kayamozhi is primarily dependent on agriculture.[citation needed]
Government schemes
Several government schemes are implemented in the village, including:
- Mahatma Gandhi Rural Empowerment Scheme[9]
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
Facilities and utilities
Educational institutions
Kayamozhi has several educational institutions, including:
Electricity
The Kayamozhi Electricity Board (EB) Office, located on Sadhukkai Street, provides electricity to Kayamozhi and nearby hamlets.[12]
Finance and banking
Post offices
Health and welfare
Library
There are two public libraries, one located near S. B. Aditanar Government Higher Secondary School and another on Bazaar Street.[21]
Ration shops
- Valluvar Nagar Ration Shop[14]
- Kumarasamy Puram Ration Shop
Other services
Landmarks
Kayamozhi is bordered on the west by the Kayamozhi Red Sand Desert.
Temples and places of worship
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Kayamozhi and its surrounding hamlets have several notable temples, mosques, and churches. Important religious sites include:
| Name | Location | Festival(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arulmigu Muppudathi Amman Temple (அருள்மிகு முப்புடாதி அம்மன் கோவில்) | Ammankovil Street, south of Kayamozhi | Aadi Temple Festival (mid-August) | Mahakumbabishekam was performed in 2013. |
| Karkuvel Ayyanar Temple (கற்குவேல் அய்யனார் கோவில்) | Therikudieruppu, west of Kayamozhi | Kallar Vettu Festival (Karthigai 30 / Margazhi 1) | — |
| Vanangamudi Ayyanar and Ariyanachi Amman Temple (வணங்காமுடி அய்யனார் அரியணாச்சி அம்மன் கோவில்)[24][25] | Therikudieruppu, west of Kayamozhi | Annual temple festival | — |
| Sri Thirumal Ayyanar Sri Muthu Mariamman Thirukovil (திருமால் அய்யனார் முத்து மாரியம்மன் திருக்கோவில்)[26] | Therikudieruppu, west of Kayamozhi | Mahashivaratri (special pooja) | — |
| Karayadi Sudalai Madasamy Temple (காரையாடி சுடலைமாடசாமி கோவில்)[26] | West of Kayamozhi | Festival on the first Tuesday of Purattasi (September) | — |
| Shri Mayandi Swamy Temple (மாயாண்டிசுவாமி கோவில்)[27][28] | South of Kayamozhi | Festival on the first Friday of Aavani (August) | Believed to be about 100 years old. |
| Shri Oor Katha Perumal Swamy Temple (ஊர்காத்த பெருமாள் சுவாமி கோவில்) | Subramaniyapuram, northeast of Kayamozhi | Festival on the first Friday of Purattasi (September) | Temple is about 100 years old. |
| Sri Narayana Swamy Temple (நாராயண சாமி கோவில்) | Subramaniyapuram, northeast of Kayamozhi | Guru Pooja (May) | Temple is about 100 years old. |
| Manthira Moorthy Swamy Temple (மந்திர மூர்த்தி சுவாமி கோவில்)[29] | Kumarasamy Puram, north of Kayamozhi | Festival on the first Tuesday of Thai (January) | Believed to be about 165 years old. |
| Sri Narayana Swamy Temple and Sri Aananda Parameshwarar Temple (நாராயண சாமி & ஆனந்த பரமேஸ்வரர் கோவில்) | Kumarasamy Puram, north of Kayamozhi | Guru Pooja (May), Maha Shivaratri, Paal Kudam | A brass Nataraja idol was reportedly discovered in 2012. |
| Arulmigu Sivananaindha Perumal Temple (சிவனனைந்த பெருமாள் கோவில்) | Kandasamy Puram, north of Kayamozhi | Temple festival | — |
| Arulmigu Narayanaswamy Temple (நாராயண சுவாமி கோவில்) | Kandasamy Puram, north of Kayamozhi | Guru Pooja | — |
| Jaria Masjid – Muhaideen Aandavar Masjid (ஜாரியா முகைதீன் ஆண்டவர் பள்ளிவாசல்)[30] | Muslim Street, south of Kayamozhi | Kandhuri, Ramzan | — |
| Churches (திருச்சபை)[31] | Therikudieruppu and Aarumugapuram | Christmas, Asanam festival | — |
Shri Sudalaimadan Essaki Amman Temple avani 1st Tuesday festival
Tourist spots
The following are some of the notable tourist attractions located in and around Kayamozhi:
| S. No. | Nearest tourist spot | Location / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple 1 2[32] | Tiruchendur (12 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 2 | Tiruchendur Seashore | Tiruchendur (12 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 3 | Sri Mutharamman Temple 1 2 | Kulasekharapatnam (15 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 4 | Kulasekharapatnam Beach | Kulasekharapatnam (15 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 5 | Karkuvel Ayyanar Temple 1 2 | Therikudieruppu (2 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 6 | Arunchunai Kaatha Ayyanar Temple 1 | Melaputhukudi (6 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 7 | Vanathirupathi Sri Nivasa Perumal Temple | Punnaiyadi / Punnai Nagar, Katchanavilai (9 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 8 | Manapad Church and Seashore | Manapad (18 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 9 | Kayalpatnam Mosque and Beach | Kayalpatnam (18 km from Kayamozhi) |
| 10 | Nava Thirupathi Temples | Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts |
| 11 | Nava Kailasam Temples | Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli districts |
Indicates presence of a pond or beach.
Notabilities
Notable persons
- S. B. Aditanar
- Sivanthi Aditanar – Founder of the Daily Thanthi newspaper
Notable events
- Scenes from Surya's Singam (2010) and Vijay's Villu (2009) were filmed in Kayamozhi. Scenes from Dhanush's Asuran (2019) and Vishal's Thaambirabharani (2007) were also shot here.
- Inauguration of the S. B. Aditanar statue[33] and the P. Ramachandra Aditanar Memorial Hall.