Melapalayam

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{{Infobox settlement

| name = Melapalayam
| settlement_type = Neighbourhood
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Districts of India|District]]
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Tirunelveli district|Tirunelveli]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Tirunelveli]]
| government_type =[[Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body =[[Tirunelveli City Municipal Corporation]]
| population_total = 227,895
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'''Melapalayam''' is a neighborhood of [[Tirunelveli|Tirunelveli City]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] situated on the east bank of the [[Thamirabarani River]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|title=Melapalayam - Inspiration Through Education|url=https://www.melapalayam.co.in/mpmprof/mpmprofOverview.go|access-date=2021-01-29|website=www.melapalayam.co.in}}</ref> The neighborhood's name comes from its location west ({{Lang-tam|mela}}) of [[Palayamkottai]], the "Oxford of South India." Eighty percent of the population is [[Muslims|Muslim]].

Melapalayam is {{Convert|4.1|km|mi|abbr=}} west of downtown Tirunelveli and is an administrative zone of the [[Tirunelveli Municipal Corporation|Tirunelveli City Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Distance between Tirunelveli and Melapalayam|url=http://distancebetween.info/tirunelveli/melapalayam|access-date=2021-01-29|website=distancebetween.info}}</ref>

==History==
Melapalayam was known as Keela Veera Ragavapuram during [[British Raj|British Rule]]. The old [[Tamil language|Tamil]] name for the region is Mangai Maa Nagar ({{lang-tam|மங்கை மா நகர்}}).

==Literacy==
Melapalayam has an average literacy rate of 62.4%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 71.6% while female literacy is 28.4%.{{citation needed|date=August 2012}}

==Education==
The area of Melapalayam had a poor standard of education until the 21st century.{{cn|date=January 2021}} Since then, more schools have been established and educational accessibility has increased. Many welfare trusts have been formed advocating for social awareness of education. The Muslim Higher Secondary School in Melapalayam attained Tamil Nadu state second level rank in the SSLC examination held in April 2011.{{cn|date=January 2021}} As a result of campaigning by social organizations, there was a visible increase in literacy{{cn|date=January 2021}}; candidates from Melapalayam have acquired seats in [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]], [[Indian Institute of Science|IISc]] and other prominent universities both in India and abroad.

===List of Schools===
Higher secondary schools in the neighborhood are classified as Government Aided Minority Institutions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-09-03 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825070756/http://www.schools.tn.nic.in/ |archivedate=2010-08-25 }}</ref> Part of the student community of Melapalayam travels to Palayamkottai for education.

====Matriculation Schools====

* Ganesa Moorthi Matric School
* Hameem Middle School
* Zareena Fathima Matriculation School
* Golden Jubile Matric School

====Higher secondary schools====
[[File:MHSS.jpg|thumb|New look of The Muslim Higher Secondary School]]
* The Muslim Higher Secondary School<ref>{{Cite web|title=Muslim Higher Secondary School, Tirunelveli|url=https://www.indiastudychannel.com/schools/16773-muslim-higher-secondary-school|access-date=2021-01-29|website=IndiaStudyChannel.com}}</ref>
* TIME Matriculation school (with more than 95% students from Melapalayam, placed near Melapalayam)
* The Muslim Girls Higher Secondary School
* Rahmania Higher Secondary School
* Quaide Millath Higher Secondary School
* [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School]]

==== CBSE schools ====
* Al Madina Cbse School
* Mutthamil Public School

===List of colleges===
[[File:Annai Hajira College.jpg|thumb|Annai Hajira College ]]
*[[Annai Hajira Women's College]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Annai Hajira Women’s College, Melapalayam {{!}} Admissions to 2021 - 2022 Academic Year|url=https://www.indiastudychannel.com/colleges/7727-Annai-Hajira-Women-s-College-Melapalayam.aspx|access-date=2021-01-29|website=IndiaStudyChannel.com}}</ref>
*Government Engineering College, Tirunelveli<ref>{{Cite web|title=GCE-TLY|url=http://www.gcetly.ac.in/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=www.gcetly.ac.in}}</ref>

=== List of Arabic colleges<ref name="auto1"/>===

====Men's colleges====
*Jaamiathul Aliya Fe MaAaliyas Saniyaa Arabic College
*Thaarul Ulum Usmaaniya Arabic College
*Islamic College

====Women's colleges====
*Al Irshaad
*Tharbiyathunisha
*Hidayathadunhislan
*Shirin Farhana
*Nashisathun Linisvaan
*Thaglimun Nisvaan
*Magdinul Ulum
*Al-Muneera Women's Arabic College

====Women's [[Madrasa|madrasas]]====
*Rifayee Moulana Vellai Kalifa Womens College
*Al Irshad Islamic College for Girls
*Jamshul Buhariya
*Faizhur Rahman Arabic Madharsha & Womens College
*Al madrasathul Riffayia
*Tharihatul Ilashiya
*Naasirul Millat Girls Madarasa - Asura East Street
*Al Madrasathul Majithilla
*Al Baakiyathus salihath
*Nasheehathul Islam
*Noorul Islam Women Islamic College
*Irfanul Huda Trust for Education & Charity

==Mosques==
There are more than 100 [[Mosque|mosques]] in the neighborhood, many containing cemeteries. Major mosques are located at the ends of streets. The majority of mosques are 'Waqf' registered and are administrated by local residents, usually residents of the particular [[Mahallah|Mohalla]].

==Culture==
[[Islam]] and [[Hindu]] celebrations and ceremonies are common in the neighborhood.

==Business==
In the neighborhood's early years, its economy was based on [[handloom]] trading. Handloom products were exported to various countries such as [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Myanmar|Burma]].{{cn|date=January 2021}} This trade has been discontinued.{{cn|date=January 2021}} In its place, the [[Beedi]] industry became a significant part of the economy. Most women in the area are employed by Beedi Rolling works.{{cn|date=January 2021}} Many of the beedi manufacturers in South India laid their production units in and around Melapalayam. Recently, more local men have been working abroad in other Indian states.{{cn|date=January 2021}}

==Transport==
Due to the closed layout of the neighborhood, roads cannot be extended to accommodate [[Bus|buses]]. Buses going towards [[Melacheval]], [[Pattamadai|Pathamadai]], [[Cheranmahadevi]], and Ambasamudhiram pass through the area. There is no bus facility available within the area. Auto sharing used to be used for local transport. However, due to the rash driving of the auto drivers, the business was closed and people are now using taxis for local transportation.

There are currently bus services from Melapalayam to Tirunelveli Town and limited bus services to Palayamkottai, a main education center of Tirunelveli district and Taluk headquarters of Melapalayam. Due to this, students from Melapalayam struggle to take buses in rush hours.

==Marriage==
The area has its own marriage traditions. Residents would often marry within the city and marriages would generally be held at the local mosque. Before marriage, participants must obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from a mosque or jamath. The marriage feast is also famous for the unique "Thaalcha", known locally as "Kathirikkaanam" (main ingredient is [[Brinjal]]) made with Ghee rice and [[Biryani|Biriyani]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archive News|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref>

==Food culture==
Melapalayam is famous for non-[[Vegetarianism|vegetarian]] food. Special food caterers are available in the city. The food and beverages culture here resembles those of Muslim communities in [[Kerala]] and [[Kayalpattinam]]. Typical foods include Oottu Mavu, Thakkadi, Medical Rice and [[Watalappam|Vattlappam]] . Oottu mavu is a type of snack made with powdered rice deep fried with sugar and eggs. Thakkadi (modified version of [[Haleem]], another typical food) is made with powdered rice, which is made into solid pieces which are soaked in hot masala and eaten with [[Lamb and mutton|mutton]] or [[beef]]. Medical Rice, popularly known as 'Marunthu Choru (மருந்துச் சோறு) is made with some sidhdha medical ingredients prepared for pregnant people and is eaten during festive occasions. [[Watalappam|Vattlappam]] is unique to towns like Melapalayam, Muthupet and some other major Muslim towns in Tamil Nadu. The '''[[Watalappam|Vattlappam]] or Egg pudding''' (as a combination for [[Idiyappam]] or [[Dosa (food)|dosa]]) is made up of eggs, sugar and [[coconut]] extracts. This special food is prepared for festivals like [[Eid al-Fitr|Ramzan]], [[Eid al-Adha|Bakrid]] and [[Marriage|marriages]].

==Hospitals==
To serve a densely populated city, hospitals were founded during the 21st century.{{cn|date=January 2021}}
1. Government Hospital
2. Urban PHC
3. Selvan Hospital (a private institute with more than 35 years of experience)
4. Jeyakumar Hospital
5. Crescent Hospital (established by TNT Jamaath)
and other numerous clinics also available

==Health Issues==
There is little education on hygiene and, as a result, there is a heightened level of illness in the city. A specific incident involved water contamination caused by improper disposal of [[beedi]] waste. A virus was quickly spread through the city.{{cn|date=January 2021}}

Social organizations spread awareness on cleanliness and related topics.{{cn|date=January 2021}}

==Market==
Melapalayam is famous for its cattle market, which is said to be the second largest cattle market (மாட்டு சந்தை) in Tamil Nadu next to [[Devakottai]]. The market is open only on Tuesdays. Goat and dried fish markets are available in the same place. Merchants from various parts of the state will accumulate at the market on Monday night to begin trading right from midnight. A government administered butchering center also established in this cattle market (மாட்டு சந்தை).

Besides the cattle market, fish and vegetable markets are also available in Melapalayam Bazaar.(உழவர் சந்தை) Uzhavar Santhai (Direct Selling Point of Farmers) is located opposite to Melapalayam Municipal Office.

==Banks==
* [[Canara Bank]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Krishnan|first=Archana|title=Search All Bank IFSC Code & MICR Code 2021 Updated BankLocations.in|url=https://www.banklocations.in/|access-date=2021-06-05|website=BankLocations.In|language=English}}</ref>
* [[Bank of Baroda]]<ref name="auto"/>
* [[Union Bank of India]]
* Indian Overseas Bank<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://bankinformation.in/bank-25-Indian+Overseas+Bank-MELAPALAYAM-TAMIL+NADU.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=5 December 2011 |archive-date=25 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425112043/http://bankinformation.in/bank-25-indian+overseas+bank-melapalayam-tamil+nadu.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Melapalayam Primary Agricultural Co-operative Bank
* Pandiyan Grama Bank
* Thiruvalluvar Cooperative Bank

==Social Reforms==
Many awareness societies are being formed for the welfare of the people of Melapalayam. Education is the primary social movement.

===List of Social Forums===
* Minorities Education and Enlightenment Forum (MEEF)<ref name="auto1"/>
* Melapalayam Health and Education Trust (MHET)<ref name="auto1"/>
* Social Awareness Service Organisation (SASO)
* Melapalayam Progressive Forum (MPMPROF)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Melapalayam Progressive Forum|url=http://mpmprof.blogspot.com/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=mpmprof.blogspot.com}}</ref>
* Speed Blood Service (SBS)
* Melapalayam Healthcare Society (MHS)
* Melapalayam Medical Society (MMS)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Melapalayam Medical society|url=https://www.facebook.com/mpmmedicalsociety/|access-date=2021-01-29|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref>
* Asura Trust (AT)
*Popular Front of India (PFI)
*Melapalayam Neer Nilaiya paathukappu & paramarippu sankam (licensed since Aug 19, 2019)
IMFRAS BAITHUL MAAL (IBM)
Vuharavi welfare association(VWA)
*Pasiyilla Melapalayam
*Pasumai Melapalayam
*QMS-BAITHULMAL (Quide Millath StreetT)

==Police station==
[[File:Melapalayam Police Station.jpg|thumb|Police Station]]
Melapalayam police station is one of the most active among Tiruneveli city police stations due to its higher rate of religious issues.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?stype=LS&code=2961850&desc=MELAPALAYAM |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-11-30 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111112120530/http://tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?stype=LS&code=2961850&desc=MELAPALAYAM |archivedate=2011-11-12 }}</ref>

==Entertainment==
===Sports===
There is no Government organized sports club in the city. Minority welfare organisations have started a games association with games like [[cricket]], [[Kabaddi|kabadi]], [[carrom]], [[volleyball]], and [[association football|football]]. At the present, there is no dedicated ground for any games.

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===Theater===
There is one theater in the city, "Alangar Cinemas". It was a famous theater in the 80's and 90's. It has been remodified and opened

==Politics==
Melapalayam is a part of Palayamkottai Legislative Assembly Constituency.

Apart from state level parties Like ADMK, DMK, DMDK, MDMK, and MJK, Muslim political organizations like TMMK, MMK, SDPI and the Muslim League have strong political holds in Melapalayam.

==References==

{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* http://melapalayam-info.blogspot.in/
* http://www.melapalayam.co.in
* https://web.archive.org/web/20120426021756/http://www.mydeen.yolasite.com/melapalayam.php
* http://mpmprof.blogspot.com/
* http://wikimapia.org/556294/Melapalayam
* http://distancebetween.info/tirunelveli/melapalayam
*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Most-Indians-fighting-for-IS-based-in-Raqqa-says-IS-groupss-Subahani-Haja-Moideen/articleshow/55255416.cms
* https://web.archive.org/web/20120426021741/http://southindianstates.com/tamilnadu_districts/tirunelveli/tirunelveli-schools.html
* http://mpmcareers.blogspot.com/

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