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{{Short description|Village in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Muthorai Palada
| settlement_type = Village
| pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu#India3
| pushpin_label_position = right
| pushpin_map_alt =
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India
| pushpin_relief = yes
| coordinates = {{coord|11.370705779777614|N|76.66624548294587|E|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = [[Country]]
| subdivision_name = [[India]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[State (polity)|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[District]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Nilgiris]]
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code = 627101
| demographics_type1 = Language(s)
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
}}
'''Muthorai Palada''', also known as M. Palada, is a village located about {{Convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} southwest of [[Ooty]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Jo6cEAAAQBAJ |title=Lonely Planet India |date= October 2022|publisher=Lonely Planet |isbn=978-1-83758-033-0 |language=en}}</ref> It falls within [[Nilgiris district|Nilgiris]] district.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Premkumar |first=Rohan |date=2023-08-14 |title=Lacking waste disposal mechanism, carrot-cleaning units in the Nilgiris attract wild animals into human settlements |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/carrot-cleaning-units-in-nilgiris-attract-wild-animals-into-human-settlements/article67193417.ece |access-date=2024-08-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=M.palada Pin Code {{!}} Postal Code (Zip Code) of M.palada, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/pincode/tamil-nadu/nilgiris/m.palada |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.indiatvnews.com}}</ref> The pincode is 643004.<ref>{{Cite web |last=english |title=M Palada Pin Code - 643004, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search nilgiris Post Office Address |url=https://news.abplive.com/pincode/tamil-nadu/nilgiris/m-palada-pincode-643004.html |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Landmarks==
[[File:Interior Tribal Museum M.Palada Nilgiris Nov25 A7CR 09721.jpg|left|thumb|Interior of the Tribal Museum]]
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tribal Museum {{!}} The Nilgiris District, Tamilnadu {{!}} India |url=https://nilgiris.nic.in/tourist-place/tribal-museum/ |access-date=2024-08-17 |language=en-US}}</ref> It is located within the Tribal Research Centre.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Planet |first1=Lonely |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0muyDwAAQBAJ |title=Lonely Planet South India & Kerala |last2=Noble |first2=Isabella |last3=Benanav |first3=Michael |last4=Harding |first4=Paul |last5=Raub |first5=Kevin |last6=Stewart |first6=Iain |date=2019-10-01 |publisher=Lonely Planet |isbn=978-1-78868-742-3 |language=en}}</ref> The research center is also involved in creating livelihood opportunities for the tribal communities, and raises awareness of issues faced by the tribes.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Premkumar |first=Rohan |date=2021-06-30 |title=Fuel station in Nilgiris employees Adivasi families, supports livelihoods |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/fuel-station-in-nilgiris-employees-adivasi-families-supports-livelihoods/article35054316.ece |access-date=2024-08-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The [[Nilgiri Mountains]] have been home to several indigenous tribes including [[Toda people|Toda]], [[Kota people (India)|Kota]], [[Kurumba (tribe)|Kurumba]], [[Irula people|Irula]], [[Paniya people|Paniya]] and [[Kattunayakan]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2022-11-24 |title=Govt enhancing livelihood of tribal communities: Minister |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/govt-enhancing-livelihood-of-tribal-communities-minister/articleshow/95728720.cms |access-date=2024-08-17 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gangopadhyay |first=Uttara |date=2015-05-08 |title=16 top attractions of Ooty |url=https://www.outlooktraveller.com/explore/hot-lists/16-top-attractions-of-ooty |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Outlook Traveller |language=en}}</ref>

[[Eklavya Model Residential School]] in Muthorai Palada is part of [[Government of India]]'s scheme for schooling of children of scheduled tribes across India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vijayakumar |first=Pearson Lenekar SR, Subashini |date=2024-07-12 |title=Ten Tamil Nadu tribal students secure admission in NIT, top institutes |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Jul/12/10-tn-tribal-students-secure-admission-in-nit-top-institutes |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2022-06-07 |title=Governor visits school in the Nilgiris |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/governor-visits-school-in-the-nilgiris/article65503930.ece |access-date=2024-08-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

[[Good Shepherd International School, Ooty|Good Shepherd International School]], founded in 1977, is located in Muthorai Palada.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bingham |first=Derek |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z5izEimCzloC |title=CIS International Schools Directory 2009/10 |date= October 2009|publisher=John Catt Educational Ltd |isbn=978-1-904724-68-1 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-02-21 |title=Rare honour for Good Shepherd International School |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rare-honour-for-good-shepherd-international-school/article6921046.ece |access-date=2024-08-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

==Economy==
Agriculture is a key sector of Muthorai Palada's economy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-05-28 |title=Abundant carrot harvest brings down prices |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/abundant-carrot-harvest-brings-down-prices/articleshow/64346394.cms |access-date=2024-08-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The village has carrot, garlic and potato farms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=S. Senthil |date=2024-07-29 |title=Ooty farmers say carrot crop damaged by rain, officials say guidelines ignored |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Jul/29/ooty-farmers-say-carrot-crop-damaged-by-rain-officials-say-guidelines-ignored |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==

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[[Category:Villages in Nilgiris district]]

Muthorai Palada - Revision history

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