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| subdivision_type2      = [[List of districts in India|District]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Ernakulam District]]
| subdivision_name2      = [[Ernakulam district]]
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| leader_title          = Panchayath President
| leader_title          = Panchayath President
| leader_name            = Mrs. Shibu E P
| leader_name            = Mrs. Neehu Binodh
| unit_pref              = Metric
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| area_total_km2        = 12.19
| area_total_ha          = 1219
| elevation_footnotes    =  
| elevation_footnotes    =  
| elevation_m            = 2.83
| elevation_m            = 2.83
| population_footnotes  =  
| population_footnotes  =  
| population_total      = 23166
| population_total      = 24127
| population_as_of      = 2001
| population_as_of      = 2011 Census
| population_density_km2 = 1783
| population_density_km2 = 1783
| demographics_type1    = Languages
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| demographics1_info1    = [[Malayalam language|Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| demographics1_info1    = [[Malayalam]], [[English language|English]]
| timezone1              = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1              = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1            = +5:30
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| area_code              = 0484
| area_code              = 0484
| website                =  
| website                =  
| footnotes              = Temperature Range: 22°C - 31 °C
| footnotes              = Temperature Range: 22&nbsp;°C – 31&nbsp;°C
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'''Nayarambalam''' is a suburb of [[Cochin]] city and coastal village on [[Vypin]] island in [[Ernakulam District]] in the [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].
'''Nayarambalam''' is a suburb of [[Kochi]] city and coastal village on [[Vypin]] island in the [[States and union territories of India|state]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].


The village is surrounded by [[Edavanakkad]] [[Gram Panchayat]] to the north, [[Narakkal]] Gram Panchayat to the south, the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west and [[Veeranpuzha]] to the east. Nayarambalam lies almost at the center of Vypin Island. Agriculture and fishing were traditionally the main sources of income for the people, but now most of the people depend on [[Cochin]] city, the nearest city on the [[mainland]]. There are still many [[paddy field]]s and fish ponds especially in the eastern and western areas of the village.
The village is surrounded by [[Edavanakkad]] [[Gram panchayat]] to the north, [[Narakkal]] Gram Panchayat to the south, the [[Arabian Sea]] to the west and [[Veeranpuzha]] to the east. Nayarambalam lies almost at the center of Vypin Island. Agriculture and fishing were traditionally the main sources of income for the people, but now most of the people depend on [[Kochi]] city, the nearest city on the [[mainland]]. There are still many [[paddy field]]s and fish ponds especially in the eastern and western areas of the village.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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! Value
! Value
|-
|-
| Area in km².
| Area in ha<sup>2</sup>.
| 12.19
| 1219 hectares
|-
|-
| Wards
| Wards
| 15
| 16
|-
|-
| Occupied residential houses
| Occupied residential houses
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| 23166
| 23166
|-
|-
| Density of population per km²
| Density of population per km<sup>2</sup>
| 1783
| 1783
|-
|-
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== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==
The name Nayarambalam comes from ''[[Nair]]'' and ''[[Temple|Ambalam]]'' (temple) in reference to the prominent Bhagavathy Temple managed traditionally by the Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam consisting only of patrons belonging to the [[Nair|Nair community]].
 
Nayarambalam, the name originated from Nakar (serpant) and Ambalam ( temple). The Nagaraja Temple then became Nakarambalam,later evolved into Nayarambalam.


== Local administration ==
== Local administration ==
Address:<br>
Address:<br>
Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat,<br>
Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat,<br>
Nayarambalam - 682 509<br>
Nayarambalam – 682 509<br>
Office phone: 0484-2493339<br>
Office phone: 0484–2493339
Existing President: Shibu<br>
The chair of President is reserved to ladies in Nayarambalam Panchayat, as of January–February 2007.


==Elected members of Nayarambalam Panchayat==
==Elected members of Nayarambalam Panchayat==
{{Empty section|date=June 2011}}
Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat: October 2015 election results:<ref name="2015 Election Details">{{cite web |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/election/candidateDetails.php?year=2015&lb=660&ln=en |title=Govt of Kerala Local Self Government Department }}</ref><ref name = "lsgkerala.gov.in">
  {{cite web
    |title=Local Self Government Department
    |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/index.php/en/lbelection/electdmemberdet/2020/660
    |website=lsgkerala.gov.in
    |access-date=June 20, 2025
  }}
</ref>


== Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat: October 2015 election results ==<ref name="2015 Election Details">{{cite web |url=https://lsgkerala.gov.in/election/candidateDetails.php?year=2015&lb=660&ln=en |title=Govt of Kerala Local Self Government Department }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
* Ayurveda Hospital - Sarala Keshavan Ind LDF
|-
* Bhagavathy Temple - Joby Varghese  INC  UDF
! #
* Kadekurisu Ward  - Mary Jacob Kattuparambil Ind  Oth
! Ward name
* Kochambalam      - Suma Venu CPI(M) LDF
! Elected Member
* Manattuparambu West - KS Rajan  IND LDF
! Role
* Manattuparambu East - Jessy Shiju  INC UDF
! Party
* Mangalya Ward    - EP Shibu  CPI(M) LDF
! Reservation
* Nedungad Central  - Elsabeth Joys (Joicy Thomas)  INC  UDF
|-
* Puthankadapuram  - Anil Kumar BJP  BJP+
| 1
* Ramankulangara Ward - Parameshwaran Kanichadan  INC  UDF
| Puthen Kadappuram
* Temble West Ward - Sachitra Sarangan CPI(M) LDF
| Jithin P A
* Thayyezhath      - MS Sumesh CPI(M) LDF
| Member
* Thekke Nedungad  - Megha Dileep  CPI(M) LDF
| style="background-color:#ffce93;" | BJP
* Vadakke Nedungad - PR Biju CPI(M) LDF
| General
* Vadel Church Road - Anitha Thomas INC UDF
|-
* Veliyathanparambu - KB Joshi CPI(M) LDF
| 2
| Temple West
| Jinsha Balaji
| Member
| style="background-color:#fe0000;" | LDF
| Woman
|-
| 3
| Mangalya
| Vijila Radhakrishnan
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman SC
|-
| 4
| Thayyezhuthu
| Sumesh M S
| Member
| style="background-color:#fe0000;" | LDF
| General
|-
| 5
| Vadakke Nedungad
| Shibu N P
| Member
| style="background-color:#fe0000;" | LDF
| General
|-
| 6
| Nedungad Central
| Mevis Bibin
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman
|-
| 7
| Thekke Nedungad
| Remya Brijesh
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman
|-
| 8
| Manattuparambu East
| Seena Antony
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman
|-
| 9
| Kadekkurishu
| Hena Vijayaraghavan
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman SC
|-
| 10
| Bhagavathi Temple South
| Madhu V R
| Member
| style="background-color:#fe0000;" | LDF
| General
|-
| 11
| Vadel Church
| Jainy Xavier
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman
|-
| 12
| Vadel East
| Joby Varghese
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| General
|-
| 13
| Ramankulangara
| Nijo Joseph
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| General
|-
| 14
| Manattuparambu West
| Jithin Lal
| Member
| style="background-color:#fcff2f;" | IND
| General
|-
| 15
| Kudungassery
| Gireeshan N R
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| SC
|-
| 16
| Kochambalam
| Suma Venu
| Member
| style="background-color:#fe0000;" | LDF
| Woman
|-
| 17
| Gurumandiram
| Jisha Sreeraj
| Member
| style="background-color:#34ff34;" | UDF
| Woman
|}


This information was updated on 18 October 2017 based on Election Results of Local Body Election 2015 published by the Kerla State Election Commission.
This information was updated on 18 October 2017 based on Election Results of Local Body Election 2015 published by the Kerla State Election Commission.


== Places of interest ==
== Places of interest ==
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* Nayarambalam has a good beach with very few visitors. Many people come here for [[angling]].
* Nayarambalam has a good beach with very few visitors. Many people come here for [[angling]].
* Bhagavathy Temple is one of the main Hindu temples in Nayarambalam, situated in the middle of the village facing the main Vypin-Munambam Road. The temple is maintained by Nayarambalam Nair Karayogam. The festival in the temple is observed every year during the 15th to 20th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (the last week of January to the first week of February). During the festivity period a variety of South Indian classical dance dramas and performing arts like Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, and Chendamelam are performed by renowned artists and performers.
* Bhagavathy Temple is one of the main Hindu temples in Nayarambalam, situated in the middle of the village facing the main Vypin-Munambam Road. The temple is maintained by Nayarambalam Nair Karayogam. The festival in the temple is observed every year during the 15th to 20th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (the last week of January to the first week of February). During the festivity period a variety of South Indian classical dance dramas and performing arts like Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, and Chendamelam are performed by renowned artists and performers.
* Badhra Bhagavathi Temple is another temple situated near Vypin Munambam Road. It faces the north and is believed to be very powerful. It warms the devotees with the goddess' divine grace and grants them their wishes. It is maintained by Pallathupadi Trust.  
* Badhra Bhagavathi Temple is another temple situated near Vypin Munambam Road. It faces the north and is believed to be very powerful. It warms the devotees with the goddess' divine grace and grants them their wishes. It is maintained by Pallathupadi Trust.


== Roads ==
== Roads ==
[[Vypeen]]-[[Pallippuram, Ernakulam|Pallipuram]] State Highway passes through Nayarambalam.
[[Vypeen]]-[[Pallippuram, Ernakulam|Pallipuram]] State Highway 63 (SH 63) passes through Nayarambalam.


== Hospitals ==
== Hospitals ==
[[File:Vet Hosp Nblm.jpg|thumb|Veterinary hospital]]
[[File:Vet Hosp Nblm.jpg|thumb|Veterinary hospital]]
The 25 bedded Govt. Ayurveda Hospital is owned by the public health department of the State Government of Kerala. The Public Health Center is situated in the beach area (Puthen Kadappuram). There are two medical centers in private sector also functioning here; one is Sarada Hospital (formerly Sarada Nursing Home),established in 1979,a dedicated multi speciality hospital which has been in patient care sector for the past 5 decades which includes general medicine, infertility, family medicine, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, dermatology, psychiatry and physiotherapy pioneered by Dr. K R Ramachandra Menon and Dr. Vanaja Menon with a vision of specialty care in the rural areas of Vypin. The other center is Nayarambalam Medical Centre. There are also several allopathic and homoeopathic clinics. In the speciality clinic, there is a small [[Otolaryngology|ENT]] clinic, Trinity, run by Dr. Thomas W Menacherry. A [[Periodontics|periodontic]] center, Smyle, run by Dr. Biniraj, is located just outside the Nayarambalam-Narakkal boundary.{{cn|date=May 2016}}
The 25 bedded Govt. Ayurveda Hospital is owned by the public health department of the State Government of Kerala. The Public Health Center is situated in the beach area (Puthen Kadappuram). As part of the Aardram programme in 2017–18, Nayarambalam Primary Health Center was upgraded to a Family Health Centre (FHC). This was part of a larger initiative that saw 13 other primary health centers in the district similarly transformed.<ref name = "AARDRAM | Ernakulam District Website">
  {{cite web
    |title=Aardram
    |url=https://ernakulam.nic.in/en/scheme/aardram/
    |website=ernakulam.nic.in
    |access-date=June 20, 2025
  }}
</ref>
 
There are two medical centers in private sector also functioning here; one is Sarada Hospital (formerly Sarada Nursing Home),established in 1979,a dedicated multi speciality hospital which has been in patient care sector for the past 5 decades which includes general medicine, infertility, family medicine, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, dermatology, psychiatry and physiotherapy pioneered by Dr. K R Ramachandra Menon and Dr. Vanaja Menon with a vision of specialty medical care in the rural areas of Vypin.  
 
The other center is Nayarambalam Medical Centre. There are also several allopathic and homoeopathic clinics. In the speciality clinic, there is a small [[Otolaryngology|ENT]] clinic, Trinity, run by Dr. Thomas W Menacherry. A [[Periodontics|periodontic]] center, Smyle, run by Dr. Biniraj, is located just outside the Nayarambalam-Narakkal boundary.{{citation needed|date=May 2016}}


== Churches and temples ==
== Churches and temples ==
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===Upper primary schools===
===Upper primary schools===
*Devi Vilasam UP School, Nayarambalam: Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. School is located at Veliyathamparambu adjacent to the State Highway. Medium of instruction is Malayalam. Classes are held from Standard 6 to Standard 7.
*Devi Vilasam UP School, Nayarambalam: Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. School is located at Veliyathamparambu adjacent to the State Highway. Medium of instruction is Malayalam. Classes are held from Standard 6 to Standard 7.
*Union UP School, Thekke Nedungad  
*Union UP School, Thekke Nedungad


===High schools===
===Higher Secondary schools===
*Bhagavathy Vilasam High School (Aided School): One of the oldest high schools in Nayarambalam. Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. Many Nayarambalam men received their high school education from this school. The same management runs another school, Devi Vilasam, in the lower primary level at Veliyathamparambu, Nayarambalam.
*Bhagavathy Vilasam Higher Secondary School <ref name = "schools.org.in">
  {{cite web
    |title=BVHSS NAYARAMBALAM - Nayarambalam District Ernakulam (Kerala)
    |url=https://schools.org.in/ernakulam/32081400203/bvhss-nayarambalam.html
    |website=schools.org.in
    |access-date=June 20, 2025
  }}
</ref> (Aided School): One of the oldest high schools in Nayarambalam. Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. Many Nayarambalam men received their high school education from this school. The same management runs another school, Devi Vilasam, in the lower primary level at Veliyathamparambu, Nayarambalam.


===Higher secondary schools===
===Higher secondary schools===
*Lobelia English Medium Higher Secondary School (private management): Lobelia is the first English medium school at Nayarambalam. It may be the first English medium school in Vypeen Island. Classes are held from Standard 1 to Standard 12 (Plus2). The school is located between Kochambalam and Kudungasserry, adjacent to the State Highway.  
*Lobelia English Medium Higher Secondary School (private management): Lobelia is the first English medium school at Nayarambalam. Classes are held from Standard 1 to Standard 12 (Plus2). The school is located between Kochambalam and Kudungasserry, adjacent to the State Highway.


===Special schools===
===Special schools===
*Karuna Special School for Mentally Retarded Children: The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent. Located very near to St. George Church Wadel, Karuna School is the only special school in Vypeen Island.
*Karuna Special School for Mentally Retarded Children: The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent. Located very near to St. George Church Wadel, Karuna School is the only special school in Vypeen Island. Official website: https://www.karunaspecialschool.com/


===Public schools===
===Public schools===
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==Agriculture==
==Agriculture==
[[File:PokkaliKkathir.jpg|thumb|The Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method was widely used in Nayarambalam until recently.]]
[[File:PokkaliKkathir.jpg|thumb|The Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method was widely used in Nayarambalam until recently.]]
Nayarambalam historically practiced the Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method. After the harvest, the decaying stubble of the paddy serves as food for the [[prawn]]s and likewise the prawn excreta make the field fertile. No pesticides or fertilizers are used in the fields, in contrast to other prevalent farming practices.
 
An Agricultural office<ref name = "ernakulam.nic.in">
  {{cite web
    |title=Agriculture
    |url=https://ernakulam.nic.in/en/agriculture/
    |website=ernakulam.nic.in
    |access-date=June 20, 2025
  }}
</ref> (Krishi Bhavan) is functioning near to the Panchayath Building.
 
Nayarambalam historically practiced the Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method.Wiki Citation<ref name = "The Hindu : No takers for organic Pokkali paddy">
  {{cite web
    |title=No takers for organic Pokkali paddy
    |url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/10/stories/2002101000920100.htm
    |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021104162655/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/10/stories/2002101000920100.htm
    |archive-date=4 November 2002
    |website=www.hinduonnet.com
    |access-date=June 20, 2025
  }}
</ref> After the harvest, the decaying stubble of the paddy serves as food for the [[prawn]]s and likewise the prawn excreta make the field fertile. No pesticides or fertilizers are used in the fields, in contrast to other prevalent farming practices.


As in other areas of Kerala, paddy fields are widely being reclaimed in Nayarambalam. Pokkali paddy-cum-prawn farming (cyclic farming method) was the traditional practice for farming. The Pokkali farming method is an [[eco-friendly]] farming practice.
As in other areas of Kerala, paddy fields are widely being reclaimed in Nayarambalam. Pokkali paddy-cum-prawn farming (cyclic farming method) was the traditional practice for farming. The Pokkali farming method is an [[eco-friendly]] farming practice.
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[[File:DeviVilasamUPS.jpg|thumb|Devi Vilasam UPS is managed by NSS Karayogam, Nayarambalam. It is located at Veliyathamparambu Bus Stop.]]
[[File:DeviVilasamUPS.jpg|thumb|Devi Vilasam UPS is managed by NSS Karayogam, Nayarambalam. It is located at Veliyathamparambu Bus Stop.]]
[[File:Nblm BVHS.jpg|thumb|Bhagavathy Vilasam High school is one of the oldest high schools in Vypeen Island.]]
[[File:Nblm BVHS.jpg|thumb|Bhagavathy Vilasam High school is one of the oldest high schools in Vypeen Island.]]
[[File:LEMHS.jpg|thumb|LEMHS is the first English medium School at Nayarambalam and is thought to be the first English medium school in Vypin Island. School Manager is Madhavan Pillai.]]
[[File:Lobelia Higher Secondary School, Nayarambalam, Kerala.jpg|thumb|LEMHS is the first English medium School at Nayarambalam and is thought to be the first English medium school in Vypin Island. School Manager is Madhavan Pillai.]]
[[File:KarunaSpecialSchool4MR.jpg|thumb|Karuna Special School, run by [[Carmelite]] Sisters]]
[[File:KarunaSpecialSchool4MR.jpg|thumb|Karuna Special School, run by [[Carmelite]] Sisters]]


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* http://bhagavathytemple.blogspot.com
* http://bhagavathytemple.blogspot.com
* http://veeranpuzha.blogspot.com
* http://veeranpuzha.blogspot.com
* http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/10/stories/2002101000920100.htm
* {{usurped|[https://web.archive.org/web/20021104162655/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2002/10/10/stories/2002101000920100.htm Article Title]}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in Ernakulam district]]
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Latest revision as of 20:41, 17 March 2026

Nayarambalam
suburb
Nayarambalam Bhagavathy Temple
Nayarambalam Bhagavathy Temple
Coordinates: 10°04′16″N 76°12′43″E / 10.071°N 76.212°E / 10.071; 76.212
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictErnakulam district
Government
 • Panchayath PresidentMrs. Neehu Binodh
Area
 • Total1,219 ha (3,012 acres)
Elevation
2.83 m (9.28 ft)
Population
 (2011 Census)
 • Total24,127
 • Density1,783/km2 (4,620/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
682509
Telephone code0484
Temperature Range: 22 °C – 31 °C

Nayarambalam is a suburb of Kochi city and coastal village on Vypin island in the state of Kerala, India.

The village is surrounded by Edavanakkad Gram panchayat to the north, Narakkal Gram Panchayat to the south, the Arabian Sea to the west and Veeranpuzha to the east. Nayarambalam lies almost at the center of Vypin Island. Agriculture and fishing were traditionally the main sources of income for the people, but now most of the people depend on Kochi city, the nearest city on the mainland. There are still many paddy fields and fish ponds especially in the eastern and western areas of the village.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

These details are taken from the official website of the Kerala Government.

Demographic Value
Area in ha2. 1219 hectares
Wards 16
Occupied residential houses 4240
Households 4240
Male population 11313
Female population 11853
Total population 23166
Density of population per km2 1783
Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) 1047
Effective literacy rate (male) 97.26
Effective literacy rate (female) 92.26
Effective literacy rate (total) 94.69

[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Nayarambalam, the name originated from Nakar (serpant) and Ambalam ( temple). The Nagaraja Temple then became Nakarambalam,later evolved into Nayarambalam.

Local administration[edit | edit source]

Address:
Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat,
Nayarambalam – 682 509
Office phone: 0484–2493339

Elected members of Nayarambalam Panchayat[edit | edit source]

Nayarambalam Grama Panchayat: October 2015 election results:[2][3]

# Ward name Elected Member Role Party Reservation
1 Puthen Kadappuram Jithin P A Member BJP General
2 Temple West Jinsha Balaji Member LDF Woman
3 Mangalya Vijila Radhakrishnan Member UDF Woman SC
4 Thayyezhuthu Sumesh M S Member LDF General
5 Vadakke Nedungad Shibu N P Member LDF General
6 Nedungad Central Mevis Bibin Member UDF Woman
7 Thekke Nedungad Remya Brijesh Member UDF Woman
8 Manattuparambu East Seena Antony Member UDF Woman
9 Kadekkurishu Hena Vijayaraghavan Member UDF Woman SC
10 Bhagavathi Temple South Madhu V R Member LDF General
11 Vadel Church Jainy Xavier Member UDF Woman
12 Vadel East Joby Varghese Member UDF General
13 Ramankulangara Nijo Joseph Member UDF General
14 Manattuparambu West Jithin Lal Member IND General
15 Kudungassery Gireeshan N R Member UDF SC
16 Kochambalam Suma Venu Member LDF Woman
17 Gurumandiram Jisha Sreeraj Member UDF Woman

This information was updated on 18 October 2017 based on Election Results of Local Body Election 2015 published by the Kerla State Election Commission.

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

  • Cherai Beach is 8 km away from Nayarambalam.
  • In the east border of Nayarambalam is Vembanad lake which is known as Veeranpuzha.
  • Nayarambalam has a good beach with very few visitors. Many people come here for angling.
  • Bhagavathy Temple is one of the main Hindu temples in Nayarambalam, situated in the middle of the village facing the main Vypin-Munambam Road. The temple is maintained by Nayarambalam Nair Karayogam. The festival in the temple is observed every year during the 15th to 20th of the Malayalam month of Makaram (the last week of January to the first week of February). During the festivity period a variety of South Indian classical dance dramas and performing arts like Kathakali, Ottanthullal, Thayambaka, Panchavadyam, and Chendamelam are performed by renowned artists and performers.
  • Badhra Bhagavathi Temple is another temple situated near Vypin Munambam Road. It faces the north and is believed to be very powerful. It warms the devotees with the goddess' divine grace and grants them their wishes. It is maintained by Pallathupadi Trust.

Roads[edit | edit source]

Vypeen-Pallipuram State Highway 63 (SH 63) passes through Nayarambalam.

Hospitals[edit | edit source]

Veterinary hospital

The 25 bedded Govt. Ayurveda Hospital is owned by the public health department of the State Government of Kerala. The Public Health Center is situated in the beach area (Puthen Kadappuram). As part of the Aardram programme in 2017–18, Nayarambalam Primary Health Center was upgraded to a Family Health Centre (FHC). This was part of a larger initiative that saw 13 other primary health centers in the district similarly transformed.[4]

There are two medical centers in private sector also functioning here; one is Sarada Hospital (formerly Sarada Nursing Home),established in 1979,a dedicated multi speciality hospital which has been in patient care sector for the past 5 decades which includes general medicine, infertility, family medicine, neurology, cardiology, diabetology, dermatology, psychiatry and physiotherapy pioneered by Dr. K R Ramachandra Menon and Dr. Vanaja Menon with a vision of specialty medical care in the rural areas of Vypin.

The other center is Nayarambalam Medical Centre. There are also several allopathic and homoeopathic clinics. In the speciality clinic, there is a small ENT clinic, Trinity, run by Dr. Thomas W Menacherry. A periodontic center, Smyle, run by Dr. Biniraj, is located just outside the Nayarambalam-Narakkal boundary.[citation needed]

Churches and temples[edit | edit source]

Sanjopuram Church

Nayarambalam is blessed with many churches and temples. Nayarambalam Bhagavathy Temple, Sankara Narayana Temple, Kochambalam Sri Subrahmania Temple, and Mahavishnu Temple Veliyethamparambu, Mannateswari Bhagavathy temple are some of the prominent Hindu temples in Nayarmabmalam.

Major Christian churches include St. George Church (Wadel), established in the 1844, Sacred Heart Church (Manattuparambu) (both are under Verapoli Arch Diocese) St. Joseph's Church (Sanjopuram), and St. Augustine's Church (Nedungadu). In addition there are many small temples and chapels scattered around the village. A Muslim temple (mosque) is situated at the extreme north frontier of the village. There is also a Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, which is active in the field of social service.

Educational institutions[edit | edit source]

There are two high schools and many primary schools in Nayarambalam. These include Nayarambalam Bhagavathy Vilasom Higher Secondary School, Lobelia English Medium Higher Secondary School, Devi Vilasom Upper Primary School, and Vadel Lower Primary School.

Schools[edit | edit source]

Lower primary schools[edit | edit source]

There are three LP schools in Nayarambalam.

  • St. George LP School, Nayarambalam (Aided School): one of the oldest schools in Nayarambalam, managed by St. George Church, Wadel Nayarambalam
  • Sacred Heart LP School, Nedungad, Nayarambalam

Upper primary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Devi Vilasam UP School, Nayarambalam: Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. School is located at Veliyathamparambu adjacent to the State Highway. Medium of instruction is Malayalam. Classes are held from Standard 6 to Standard 7.
  • Union UP School, Thekke Nedungad

Higher Secondary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Bhagavathy Vilasam Higher Secondary School [5] (Aided School): One of the oldest high schools in Nayarambalam. Managed by Bhagavathy Temple Karayogam, Nayarambalam. Many Nayarambalam men received their high school education from this school. The same management runs another school, Devi Vilasam, in the lower primary level at Veliyathamparambu, Nayarambalam.

Higher secondary schools[edit | edit source]

  • Lobelia English Medium Higher Secondary School (private management): Lobelia is the first English medium school at Nayarambalam. Classes are held from Standard 1 to Standard 12 (Plus2). The school is located between Kochambalam and Kudungasserry, adjacent to the State Highway.

Special schools[edit | edit source]

  • Karuna Special School for Mentally Retarded Children: The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent. Located very near to St. George Church Wadel, Karuna School is the only special school in Vypeen Island. Official website: https://www.karunaspecialschool.com/

Public schools[edit | edit source]

  • St. George Carmel Public School (private management): The school is managed by Sisters of St. George Carmel Convent.

Colleges[edit | edit source]

Prayaga College and Computer Academy[edit | edit source]

  • Prayaga College, established in 1988, is the biggest parallel college-cum-tuition centre in the entire Vypeen Island. Approximately 1200 students are currently studying in this college. A wing of Prayaga, Prayaga Computer Academy (PCA), provides professional computer education in the island. The current principal and director is P. T. Prakasan.

Agriculture[edit | edit source]

The Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method was widely used in Nayarambalam until recently.

An Agricultural office[6] (Krishi Bhavan) is functioning near to the Panchayath Building.

Nayarambalam historically practiced the Pokkali cyclic paddy cultivation method.Wiki Citation[7] After the harvest, the decaying stubble of the paddy serves as food for the prawns and likewise the prawn excreta make the field fertile. No pesticides or fertilizers are used in the fields, in contrast to other prevalent farming practices.

As in other areas of Kerala, paddy fields are widely being reclaimed in Nayarambalam. Pokkali paddy-cum-prawn farming (cyclic farming method) was the traditional practice for farming. The Pokkali farming method is an eco-friendly farming practice.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Nayarambalam Panchayath office
Treasury building
Devi Vilasam UPS is managed by NSS Karayogam, Nayarambalam. It is located at Veliyathamparambu Bus Stop.
Bhagavathy Vilasam High school is one of the oldest high schools in Vypeen Island.
LEMHS is the first English medium School at Nayarambalam and is thought to be the first English medium school in Vypin Island. School Manager is Madhavan Pillai.
Karuna Special School, run by Carmelite Sisters

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Based on Department of Economics & Statistics, Kerala (Panchayat Level Statistics 2001, Eranakulam District)
  2. ↑ "Govt of Kerala Local Self Government Department".
  3. ↑ "Local Self Government Department". lsgkerala.gov.in. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Aardram". ernakulam.nic.in. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  5. ↑ "BVHSS NAYARAMBALAM - Nayarambalam District Ernakulam (Kerala)". schools.org.in. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Agriculture". ernakulam.nic.in. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  7. ↑ "No takers for organic Pokkali paddy". www.hinduonnet.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2002. Retrieved 20 June 2025.

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