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'''Nileshwaram''' or '''Nileshwar''' or '''Neeleeswaram''' is a [[Corporations, Municipalities and Taluks of Kerala|municipality]] and a major town in [[Kasaragod District]], state of [[Kerala]], India. | '''Nileshwaram''' or '''Nileshwar''' or '''Neeleeswaram''' is a [[Corporations, Municipalities and Taluks of Kerala|municipality]] and a major town in [[Kasaragod District]], state of [[Kerala]], India.<ref name="Info">{{cite web | url=https://pincode.net.in/KERALA/KASARGOD/N/NILESHWAR | title=Nileshwar| website=pincode.net | access-date=24 November 2016 }}</ref><ref name=Kavya>{{cite news | url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/kerala-assembly-elections-2016/off-beat/kavya-madhavan-voting-right-kerala-polls.html | title=Who is Kavya Madhavan campaigning for? | date=7 April 2016 | website=Manoramaonline| access-date=24 November 2016 }}</ref> It is one of the three [[List of cities and towns in Kasaragod district|municipalities]] in Kasaragod district; the others are [[Kasaragod Town|Kasaragod]] and [[Kanhangad]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kasargod.nic.in/administration/pangrama.htm | title=There are 38 Grama Panchayats in Kasaragod District | website=kasaragod.nic.in | access-date=24 November 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006142922/http://kasargod.nic.in/administration/pangrama.htm | archive-date=6 October 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Nileshwaram is located on the estuary of [[Kavvayi Backwaters]] and [[Neeleshwaram River]] (also known as '''Thejaswini''' River). Nileshwaram is referred to as the cultural capital of [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]], the northernmost district of Kerala.<ref name="Neeleswaram fete">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/neeleswaram-fete-to-showcase-its-heritage/article2645520.ece | title=Neeleswaram fete to showcase its heritage | author=The Hindu staff reporter | website=The Hindu | date=21 November 2011 | access-date=24 November 2016 }}</ref> "The first Chief Minister of Kerala and communist leader [[E. M. S. Namboodiripad]],[[Kamaran Nair]] had contested elections to the Assembly from the Neeleswaram segment."<ref name="Neeleswaram fete" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Neeleswaram, or Nileswaram, is the abbreviated form of Neelakanteshweram. The [[Kolathunadu|Kolathiri]] Dominion emerged into independent 10 principalities in the late medieval period, i.e., [[Kadathanadu]] ([[Vadakara]]), [[Dharmadom|Randathara]] or Poyanad ([[Dharmadom]]), [[Kingdom of Kottayam|Kottayam]] ([[Thalassery]]), Nileshwaram, Iruvazhinadu ([[Panoor (Municipality)|Panoor]]), [[Kurumbranad]] etc., under separate royal chieftains due to the outcome of internal dissensions. | Neeleswaram, or Nileswaram, is the abbreviated form of Neelakanteshweram. The [[Kolathunadu|Kolathiri]] Dominion emerged into independent 10 principalities in the late medieval period, i.e., [[Kadathanadu]] ([[Vadakara]]), [[Dharmadom|Randathara]] or Poyanad ([[Dharmadom]]), [[Kingdom of Kottayam|Kottayam]] ([[Thalassery]]), Nileshwaram, Iruvazhinadu ([[Panoor (Municipality)|Panoor]]), [[Kurumbranad]] etc., under separate royal chieftains due to the outcome of internal dissensions.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Malabar Manual (Volume-I)|last=Logan|first=William|publisher=Asian Educational Services|year=2010|isbn=9788120604476|location=New Delhi|pages=631–666}}</ref> Many portions of the present-day [[Hosdurg taluk]] (Kanhangad) and [[Vellarikundu]] were parts of the Nileshwaram dynasty, who were relatives to both [[Kolathunadu]] as well as [[Zamorin]] of [[Calicut]], in the early medieval period.<ref name="Neeleswaram fete"/> Nileshwaram was historically the seat of the Neeleswaram Rajahs, who belonged to the clans of the [[Kolathiri]] and [[Zamorin of Calicut|Zamorins]]. The Nileshwar Rajahs and the Bednore Nayaks battled in this area. | ||
The grand finale of the annual temple festival season takes place in this area, which is known for its "[[kavu]]s", or sacred groves. The most famous of the sacred groves is the Mannampurathu Kavu. The town is also known for [[Theyyam]], the ritualistic art forms. Also Nileshwar is the first town in Kerala famous for cultivating 'Chengthengu' (red dwarf coconut). | The grand finale of the annual temple festival season takes place in this area, which is known for its "[[kavu]]s", or sacred groves. The most famous of the sacred groves is the Mannampurathu Kavu. The town is also known for [[Theyyam]], the ritualistic art forms. Also Nileshwar is the first town in Kerala famous for cultivating 'Chengthengu' (red dwarf coconut). | ||
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In 1918, the Rajah's High School was established, it was one of the first north Kerala schools of its kind. The school retains a letter written to the students by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] on his way in 1928 to [[Mangalore]]. It was part of a broad appeal for people to rally behind the [[Khilafat Movement|national movement]]. | In 1918, the Rajah's High School was established, it was one of the first north Kerala schools of its kind. The school retains a letter written to the students by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] on his way in 1928 to [[Mangalore]]. It was part of a broad appeal for people to rally behind the [[Khilafat Movement|national movement]]. | ||
in 2024, 150 people were injured by fireworks at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple. | in 2024, 150 people were injured by fireworks at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/explosion-at-fireworks-storage-unit-in-kasargods-anjoottambalam-veerarkavu-kaliyattam-festival-154-injured/|title=Explosion at fireworks storage unit in Kasargod’s Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu Kaliyattam Festival, 154 injured|publisher=The South First}}</ref> | ||
==Administration== | ==Administration== | ||
[[File:Local Self Governance in Kasaragod District.svg|300px|thumbnail|Local bodies in Kasaragod district]] | [[File:Local Self Governance in Kasaragod District.svg|300px|thumbnail|Local bodies in Kasaragod district]] | ||
Nileshwar municipal town is administered by the Nileshwar Municipality, headed by a chairperson and vice chairperson. | Nileshwar municipal town is administered by the Nileshwar Municipality, headed by a chairperson and vice chairperson.<ref>https://nileshwarmunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en</ref> | ||
Nileshwar surrounding Panchayats are administered by Nileshwar [[Block Panchayat]]. Nileshwaram is politically a part of [[Thrikaripur Assembly constituency]] under Kasaragod Loksabha constituency. | Nileshwar surrounding Panchayats are administered by Nileshwar [[Block Panchayat]]. Nileshwaram is politically a part of [[Thrikaripur Assembly constituency]] under Kasaragod Loksabha constituency.<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf | |url = http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf | ||
|title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies | |title = Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies | ||
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|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf | |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090304011026/http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S11/KL_Dist_PC_AC.pdf | ||
|archivedate = 2009-03-04 | |archivedate = 2009-03-04 | ||
}} | }}</ref> | ||
===Municipal Wards=== | ===Municipal Wards=== | ||
Nileshwar Municipality is composed of following 32 wards: | Nileshwar Municipality is composed of following 32 wards:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nileshwar.lsgkerala.gov.in/council |title=Council - Nileshwar Municipality |website=lsgkerala.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
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==Religion== | ==Religion== | ||
Most of the people are [[Hindu]]s, followed by [[Christians]] and [[Islam|Muslims]]. To a lesser extent, there are [[Jainism|Jain]] and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]]. | Most of the people are [[Hindu]]s, followed by [[Christians]] and [[Islam|Muslims]]. To a lesser extent, there are [[Jainism|Jain]] and [[Buddhism|Buddhists]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nileshwar.com/inside/people.html | title=People of Nileshwar | website=Nileshwar.com | access-date=23 November 2016 }}</ref> The name Nileshwaram is derived from the name of a temple Thaliyil Siva Temple (Neelakanteshwaran), and the culture of the town is based in large part by its temples, like Thaliyil Siva Temple, Mannam Purath Kaavu, Shri Gopalakrishna Temple and Vaikunda Temple.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nileshwar.com/inside/temple.htmll | title=Temple | website=Nileshwar.com | access-date=23 November 2016 }}</ref> | ||
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== Image Gallery == | == Image Gallery == | ||
<Gallery> | |||
File:Nileshwar Chira.jpg|Kovilakam Chira (Pond) | File:Nileshwar Chira.jpg|Kovilakam Chira (Pond) | ||
File:Thali Shiva Temple-Nileshwar-Kasaragod-kerala 10.jpg|Thali Shiva Temple-Nileshwaram | File:Thali Shiva Temple-Nileshwar-Kasaragod-kerala 10.jpg|Thali Shiva Temple-Nileshwaram | ||
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File:Kottappuram-nileshwaram-house-boat.jpg|A ''[[Kettuvallam]]'' in Nileshwaram backwaters | File:Kottappuram-nileshwaram-house-boat.jpg|A ''[[Kettuvallam]]'' in Nileshwaram backwaters | ||
File:skyline from municipal bus stand raja road.jpg|Nileshwaram bus station | File:skyline from municipal bus stand raja road.jpg|Nileshwaram bus station | ||
</Gallery> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Nileshwaram | |
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| Nileshwar / nileshwaram | |
 Nileshwar palace | |
| Nickname: Nileshwar(cultural capital of Kasargod District) | |
  Nileshwaram Location in Kerala, India  Nileshwaram Nileshwaram (India) | |
| Coordinates: 12°16′N 75°08′E / 12.26°N 75.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala[1] |
| District | Kasaragod[1] |
| Taluk | Hosdurg[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Nileshwar municipality |
| • Chairperson | P.P. Muhammad Rafi (CPIM) |
| • Vice Chairperson | P.M. Sandhya (CPIM) |
| • MLA | M. Rajagopalan (CPIM) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.23 km2 (10.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 39,752 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (3,900/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 671314[1] |
| Telephone code | 0467 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-60 |
Nileshwaram or Nileshwar or Neeleeswaram is a municipality and a major town in Kasaragod District, state of Kerala, India.[1][3] It is one of the three municipalities in Kasaragod district; the others are Kasaragod and Kanhangad.[4] Nileshwaram is located on the estuary of Kavvayi Backwaters and Neeleshwaram River (also known as Thejaswini River). Nileshwaram is referred to as the cultural capital of Kasaragod, the northernmost district of Kerala.[5] "The first Chief Minister of Kerala and communist leader E. M. S. Namboodiripad,Kamaran Nair had contested elections to the Assembly from the Neeleswaram segment."[5]
History[edit | edit source]
Neeleswaram, or Nileswaram, is the abbreviated form of Neelakanteshweram. The Kolathiri Dominion emerged into independent 10 principalities in the late medieval period, i.e., Kadathanadu (Vadakara), Randathara or Poyanad (Dharmadom), Kottayam (Thalassery), Nileshwaram, Iruvazhinadu (Panoor), Kurumbranad etc., under separate royal chieftains due to the outcome of internal dissensions.[6] Many portions of the present-day Hosdurg taluk (Kanhangad) and Vellarikundu were parts of the Nileshwaram dynasty, who were relatives to both Kolathunadu as well as Zamorin of Calicut, in the early medieval period.[5] Nileshwaram was historically the seat of the Neeleswaram Rajahs, who belonged to the clans of the Kolathiri and Zamorins. The Nileshwar Rajahs and the Bednore Nayaks battled in this area.
The grand finale of the annual temple festival season takes place in this area, which is known for its "kavus", or sacred groves. The most famous of the sacred groves is the Mannampurathu Kavu. The town is also known for Theyyam, the ritualistic art forms. Also Nileshwar is the first town in Kerala famous for cultivating 'Chengthengu' (red dwarf coconut).
In 1918, the Rajah's High School was established, it was one of the first north Kerala schools of its kind. The school retains a letter written to the students by Mahatma Gandhi on his way in 1928 to Mangalore. It was part of a broad appeal for people to rally behind the national movement.
in 2024, 150 people were injured by fireworks at Theru Anjootambalam Veererkavu temple.[7]
Administration[edit | edit source]
Nileshwar municipal town is administered by the Nileshwar Municipality, headed by a chairperson and vice chairperson.[8]
Nileshwar surrounding Panchayats are administered by Nileshwar Block Panchayat. Nileshwaram is politically a part of Thrikaripur Assembly constituency under Kasaragod Loksabha constituency.[9]
Municipal Wards[edit | edit source]
Nileshwar Municipality is composed of following 32 wards:[10]
| Ward no. | Name | Ward no. | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Padinhatam kozhuval west | 2 | Padinhatam kozhuval east |
| 3 | Kizhakkan kozhuval | 4 | Palakkat |
| 5 | Chirappuram | 6 | Pattena |
| 7 | Suvarnavally | 8 | Palathadam |
| 9 | Palayi | 10 | Vallikkunnu |
| 11 | Chathamathu | 12 | Poovalamkai |
| 13 | Kunhippulikkal | 14 | Karyamkode |
| 15 | Perole | 16 | Thattachery |
| 17 | Pallikkara I | 18 | Pallikkara II |
| 19 | Karuvachery | 20 | Koyamburam |
| 21 | Anachal | 22 | Kottappuram |
| 23 | Kadinhimoola | 24 | Purathekai |
| 25 | Thaikadappuram south | 26 | Thaikadappuram centre |
| 27 | Thaikadappuram north | 28 | Thaikadappuram sea road |
| 29 | Thaikadappuram store | 30 | Kotrachal |
| 31 | Kanichira | 32 | Nileshwaram Town |
Religion[edit | edit source]
Most of the people are Hindus, followed by Christians and Muslims. To a lesser extent, there are Jain and Buddhists.[11] The name Nileshwaram is derived from the name of a temple Thaliyil Siva Temple (Neelakanteshwaran), and the culture of the town is based in large part by its temples, like Thaliyil Siva Temple, Mannam Purath Kaavu, Shri Gopalakrishna Temple and Vaikunda Temple.[12]
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Nileshwar Town is between Kochi and Panvel on the National Highway 66 ( previously NH-17). Private and KSRTC buses provide routes to many cities like Ernakulam, Calicut, Mangalore, Mysore and Bangalore. There are rail services at Nileshwar railway station. There are airports at Mangalore to the north and Kannur to the south.
Image Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Kovilakam Chira (Pond) -
Thali Shiva Temple-Nileshwaram -
Statue of Shri Gopalakrishna in Nileshwaram -
Railway Station Nileshwaram -
Nileshwaram palace -
A Kettuvallam in Nileshwaram backwaters -
Nileshwaram bus station
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Nileshwar". pincode.net. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "Profile - Nileshwar Municipality". kudumbashree.org.
- ↑ "Who is Kavya Madhavan campaigning for?". Manoramaonline. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "There are 38 Grama Panchayats in Kasaragod District". kasaragod.nic.in. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 The Hindu staff reporter (21 November 2011). "Neeleswaram fete to showcase its heritage". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ Logan, William (2010). Malabar Manual (Volume-I). New Delhi: Asian Educational Services. pp. 631–666. ISBN 9788120604476.
- ↑ "Explosion at fireworks storage unit in Kasargod's Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu Kaliyattam Festival, 154 injured". The South First.
- ↑ https://nileshwarmunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in/en
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2008.
- ↑ "Council - Nileshwar Municipality". lsgkerala.gov.in.
- ↑ "People of Nileshwar". Nileshwar.com. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ "Temple". Nileshwar.com. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Bhat, N. Shyam (1 January 1998). South Kanara, 1799-1860: A Study in Colonial Administration and Regional Response. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-586-9.
- Cotton, James Sutherland; Burn, Sir Richard; Meyer, Sir William Stevenson (1908). "Nileshwar". Imperial Gazetteer of India. Clarendon Press. p. 85.
- Lohuizen, Jan van (14 November 2014). The Dutch East India Company and Mysore, 1762–1790. Springer. p. 30. ISBN 978-94-017-6846-7.
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