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'''Thiruvithamcode''' (also spelled Thiruvithancode, Thiruvithankodu, Thiruvithangodu), '''திருவிதாங்கோடு ''' is a small [[panchayat town]] located in the [[Kanyakumari district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu was carved out of [[Travancore-Cochin]] State in the 1956 State re-organization comprising its four southern [[Tehsil|taluk]]s of Thovala, Agastheeswaram, Kalkulam and Vilavancode.
'''Thiruvithamcode''' (also spelled Thiruvithancode), is a small [[panchayat town]] located in the [[Kanyakumari district]] of the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Thiruvithamcode is about 20 km from [[Nagercoil]] and 2 km from [[Thuckalay]].
Thiruvithamcode is about 20 km from [[Nagercoil]] and 2 km from [[Thuckalay]].
 
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thiruvithankodu had a population of 16,689. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thiruvithankodu has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Thiruvithankodu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.


== History ==
== History ==
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Nanjilnadu, which is the present Agasteeswaram and Thovalai taluks of the Kanyakumari district, was under the rule of Cheras. Idainadu comprising the present  Kalkulam and Vilavancode taluks were under the rule of Cheras. When the power of [[Chera dynasty|Cheras]] declined due to the rise of Hoysalas and western Chalukyas, the  [[Venad]] (descendants of the Cheras) took advantage of the situation and gradually established their hold on many areas of Nanjilnadu. The annexation commenced by Veera Kerala Varma was to a large extent continued by his successors and completed by 1115 A.D.
Nanjilnadu, which is the present Agasteeswaram and Thovalai taluks of the Kanyakumari district, was under the rule of Cheras. Idainadu comprising the present  Kalkulam and Vilavancode taluks were under the rule of Cheras. When the power of [[Chera dynasty|Cheras]] declined due to the rise of Hoysalas and western Chalukyas, the  [[Venad]] (descendants of the Cheras) took advantage of the situation and gradually established their hold on many areas of Nanjilnadu. The annexation commenced by Veera Kerala Varma was to a large extent continued by his successors and completed by 1115 A.D.


For about four centuries, Venad was ruled by powerful kings.
For about four centuries, Venad was ruled by kings.
In 1729, [[Marthanda Varma|Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma]] took control of the [[Travancore]] throne from his uncle, King [[Rama Varma of Venad|Rama Varma]]. He defeated the forces of the [[Dutch East India Company]] under Eustachius De Lannoy in 1741 at the Battle of Colachel. Marthanda Varma expanded the kingdom towards north up to Aluva and established the state of Travancore. By this, the present day Kanyakumari District came to be known as Southern Travancore. Later, the capital was shifted from Padmanabhapuram (in present-day Kanyakumari District) to Thiruvananthapuram.
In 1729, [[Marthanda Varma|Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma]] took control of the [[Travancore]] throne from his uncle, King [[Rama Varma of Venad|Rama Varma]]. He defeated the forces of the [[Dutch East India Company]] under Eustachius De Lannoy in 1741 at the Battle of Colachel. Marthanda Varma expanded the kingdom towards north up to Aluva and established the state of Travancore. By this, the present day Kanyakumari District came to be known as Southern Travancore. Later, the capital was shifted from Padmanabhapuram (in present-day Kanyakumari District) to Thiruvananthapuram.


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According to ''History of Travancore'' written by Shangunni Menon, the word "Thiruvithamcode" derives from "Thiru" meaning "prosperity", "Vithan" meaning "abode", and "Code" meaning "place".
According to ''History of Travancore'' written by Shangunni Menon, the word "Thiruvithamcode" derives from "Thiru" meaning "prosperity", "Vithan" meaning "abode", and "Code" meaning "place".


Thiruvithamcode is thickly populated by Nadars and Muslim community. Historical treatises depicts that while Padmanabhapuram was the capital of Travancore, Muslim business men from North India came to Padmanabhapuram and settled at Thiruvithamcode and Thengapattanam and married to local women. Gradually attracted by the universal brotherhood of Islam many natives embraced Islam.
Thiruvithamcode is thickly populated by Nadars and Muslim community.  
==Demographics==
===Population===
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thiruvithankodu had a population of 16,689. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thiruvithankodu has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 79%. In Thiruvithankodu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.


Even before the formation of Kerala State, Muslim people from Thiruvithamcode settled in many parts of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar States including the present Thiruvananathapuram District in Kerala state. The Muslim community from Thiruvithamcode settled in Thiruvananthapuram has a registered charitable society called Thiruvithamcode Muslim Association Thiruvananthapuram, which has its registered office in Chalai.
=== Religion ===
 
More than 10 temples are present here. Thiruvithamcode has two churches. There are six Muslim mosques in Thiruvithamcode
== Boundaries ==
Thiruvithamcode is bounded by Kozhiporvilai, Thuckalay (Keralapuram), Azhagiyamandapam and Mylacode.


==Landmarks==
*Thiruvidhankodu Sri Parithipani Mahadevar temple
*Arulmigu Bhoothathan Temple, Thiruvethancode, 629174 TM042310 administered by Government of Tamil Nadu, [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]]
* [[St. Mary's Church, Thiruvithamcode|St Mary's Orthodox Church]] ([[Thiruvithamcode Arappally]]) which is believed to be established by [[Thomas the Apostle|St Thomas]] in the first century AD, along with seven other churches ([[ezharappallikal]]) in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |title=The church that St. Thomas built |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-church-that-st-thomas-built/article4720703.ece}}</ref>
* The Ascension Jesus Church, which is believed to have been established by [[St Francis Xavier]].
* [[Periyanayaki Shrine, Thiruvithancode|Periyanayaki Shrine]] (a shrine of Mary)
== Transport==
Nadukadai and Chettikudi are the main junctions in Thiruvithamcode.
Nadukadai and Chettikudi are the main junctions in Thiruvithamcode.


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Apart from these, a couple of private schools are present for Kindergarten.
Apart from these, a couple of private schools are present for Kindergarten.


== Religion ==
=== Hinduism===
Thiruvidhankodu Sri Parithipani Mahadevar temple is one of the oldest temple in Kanyakumari District. This Temple is famous for shivalaya Ottam. It is the 10th shivalaya temple. The devotees go on a marathon from Thirumalai, the first Sivalayam, to the last Sivalayam. More than 10 temples are present here and each of them have their own special importance.


=== Christianity===
== Adjacent communities ==
Thiruvithamcode has two ancient churches:
Thiruvithamcode is bounded by Kozhiporvilai, Thuckalay (Keralapuram), Azhagiyamandapam and Mylacode.
* [[St. Mary's Church, Thiruvithamcode|St Mary's Orthodox Church]] ([[Thiruvithamcode Arappally]]) which is believed to be established by [[Thomas the Apostle|St Thomas]] in the first century AD, along with seven other churches ([[ezharappallikal]]) in Kerala.<ref>{{cite news |title=The church that St. Thomas built |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-church-that-st-thomas-built/article4720703.ece}}</ref>
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* The Ascension Jesus Church, which is believed to have been established by [[St Francis Xavier]].
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Thiruvithamcode is thickly populated by a Muslim community. Historical treatises depict that while Padmanabhapuram was the capital of Travancore, Muslim business men from North India came to Padmanabhapuram and settled at Thiruvithamcode and Thengapattanam and married to local women. Gradually attracted by the universal brotherhood of Islam many natives embraced Islam.
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There are six Muslim mosques in Thiruvithamcode and two [[Jamia|Jamaath]] Muslim saints Malik Mohamed Sahib Appa and Sheikh Noordeen Valiyullah have tombs in this town.
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== References ==
== Reference ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district]]
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