Monippally
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monippally | |
|---|---|
town | |
 Knanaya Church | |
| Nickname: Monippally - 'The Spicy Virgin Village' | |
 | |
| Coordinates: 9°48′23″N 76°34′31″E / 9.806462°N 76.575351°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 686636 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-67 |
| Nearest city | Kottayam, Pala, Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kottayam |
Monippally is a small village in Kottayam district, Kerala, South India.[1] Formerly known as 'Mohanappally' (Beautiful Place) or 'Munippally' (Temple of Munis, Sage or Saints). In her yesteryears, Monippally was a famous ginger cultivation area in Central Travancore. Dry Ginger, Turmeric and Kacholam were the main attractions of trade.[citation needed]
Monippally town is located in between Kuravilangad and Koothattukulam on the M C Road (SH1). This village is part of Uzhavoor Grama Panchayat in Meenachil (Pala) Taluk. Uzhavoor, Veliyannoor, Koothattukulam, Vazhithala, Achickal, Elanji, Njeezhoor and Kuravilangad are the neighboring areas. The nearest municipality is Pala.
