Muthorai Palada
Village in Tamil Nadu, India
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Muthorai Palada, also known as M. Palada, is a village located about 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Ooty in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It falls within Nilgiris district.[2][3] The pincode is 643004.[4]
Muthorai Palada | |
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Village | |
  Muthorai Palada Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Muthorai Palada Muthorai Palada (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11.370705779777614°N 76.66624548294587°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nilgiris |
| Language(s) | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 627101 |
Landmarks
A tribal museum was opened in 1995 in Muthorai Palada. It aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the tribes in the Nilgiris and Andamans.[5] It is located within the Tribal Research Centre.[6] The research center is also involved in creating livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities, and raises awareness of issues faced by the tribes.[7][8] The Nilgiri Mountains have been home to several indigenous tribes including Toda, Kota, Kurumba, Irula, Paniya and Kattunayakan.[7][9]
Eklavya Model Residential School in Muthorai Palada is part of Government of India's scheme for schooling of children of scheduled tribes across India.[10][11]
Good Shepherd International School, founded in 1977, is located in Muthorai Palada.[12][13]