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{{Short description|Town in Kerala, India}}
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'''Pulpally''' is a mid-sized town in [[Wayanad District]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'. Pulpally is also famous for its pure wild Wayanad honey. The only Seetha devi temple in Kerala is situated on Pulpally. Geographically a [[small town]] in [[Sultan Bathery]] Taluk and a "Grama Panchayath" under the [[Local governance in Kerala|local self governance system]]. It is about 24 km from [[Sultan Bathery]], and is almost surrounded by forest. The main source of income is agriculture.
'''Pulpally''' is a mid-sized town in [[Wayanad District]] of [[Kerala]], [[India]].Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'. Pulpally is also renowned for its pure wild Wayanad honey. The famous Seetha devi temple in Kerala is situated on Pulpally. Geographically a [[small town]] in [[Sultan Bathery]] Taluk and a "Grama Panchayath" under the [[Local governance in Kerala|local self governance system]]. It is about 24 km from [[Sultan Bathery]], and is almost surrounded by forest. The main source of income is agriculture.


==History==
==History==
About 7 km from Pulpally is the place of death of Pazhassi Raja who led the famous Pazhassi Revolt against the East India Company during the 18th century and was killed on 30 November 1805. The death place of pazhassi Raja is called mavilanthodu near vandikadavu.
About 7 km from Pulpally is the place of death of Pazhassi Raja who led the famous Pazhassi Revolt against the East India Company during the 18th century and was killed on 30 November 1805. The death place of pazhassi Raja is called Mavilanthodu near vandikadavu.This land had relation with the Indian epic Ramayana,that goddess Seetha Devi and her 2 sons were lived here.


==Economy==
==Economy==


Agriculture is the main economic activity of people. Major crops are [[Black pepper|pepper]], rubber, coconut, ginger, rice, [[vanilla]]. [[Betel nut|arecanut]], and coffee. Even most of the people are dependent on pepper agriculture. Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'. Pulpally is also famous for its pure wild wayanad honey.
Agriculture is the main economic activity of people. Major crops are [[Black pepper|pepper]], rubber, coconut, ginger, rice, [[vanilla]]. [[Betel nut|arecanut]], and coffee. Even most of the people are dependent on pepper agriculture. Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'.Once upon a time this land was too rich because of black pepper and ginger cultivation, Pulpally was the place where in India that most Mahindra Jeep owners lived.Pulpally is also famous for its pure wild wayanad honey.


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
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*[[Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary|Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary]]
*[[Wynad Wildlife Sanctuary|Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary]]
*Pazhassi Tomb, Mananthavady
*Pazhassi Tomb, Mananthavady
*Kabani River, Perikaloor
*kabani river, perikaloor
*Pazhassi Smarakam at Mavilanthodu
*pazhassi smarakam at mavilanthodu
*Pakkam srambi
*Pakkam Srambi
*Kurumbalakotta
*Kurumbalakotta


===Major Colleges===
===Major colleges===


*പഴശ്ശിരാജ College
*Pazhassiraja College
*SNDP Yogam Arts & Science College
*SNDP Yogam Arts & Science College
*Jayasree Arts & Science College
*Jayasree Arts & Science College
*C.K.R.M College of Teacher Education (Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) · Diploma in Education (D.Ed))
*ST.GEORGE TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE


===Schools===
===Schools===


*Vijaya Higher Secondary School
*Vijaya Higher Secondary School
*Government Higher Secondary School Kappiset
*Government High School Kappiset
*Jayasree Higher Secondary School
*Jayasree Higher Secondary School
*Devi vilasam Vocational Higher Secondary School-Veliyambam
*Devi vilasam Vocational Higher Secondary School-Veliyambam
*St. Mary's Higher Secondary School - Mullankolly
*St. Mary's Higher Secondary School - Mullankolly
*St. Mary's English Medium High School
*St. Mary's English Medium High School
*Marutha Vidyalayam English Medium High School
*Amrutha Vidyalayam English Medium High School
*S N Balavihar
*St. George LP & Up School, Christ Nagar
*St. George LP & Up School, Christ Nagar
*St. George UP School, Elephant Rock.
*St. George UP School, Anapara.
*Kripalaya Special School
*Kripalaya Special School
*Amrita vidyalayam School
*Nirmala High School Kabanigiri
*Valmiki Vidhyanikethan


===Shopping===
===Shopping===
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==Places of worships==
==Places of worships==
*St. George Orthodox Church<ref>{{cite web |title=St. George Orthodox Church - Pulpally |url=https://directory.mosc.in/parishes/st-george-orthodox-church-135/ |website=directory.mosc.in |publisher=MOSC Publications |access-date=17 June 2024}}</ref>

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*Jadayatta Kavu
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*Sree Seetha Lava Kusa Kshethram
*Sree Rama Temple
*Pulpally Sreekrishna Kshethram
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*Assemblies of God Church,Pulpally
*India Pentecostal Church of God,Chettappalam
*St. George Jacobite Simhasana Cathedral Pulpally
*St. George Jacobite Simhasana Cathedral Pulpally
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*St. Mary's Church Mullankolly
*Eldho Mor Baselious Jacobite Church Cheeyambam (Pilgrim Center)
*St. Mary's Jacobite Simhasana Church Chettappalam
*Eldho Mor Baselious Jacobite Church Cheeyambam
*St. Mary's Jacobite Simhasana Church Pattanikkoop
* St. Mary's Jacobite Church Chettapalam
*St. Mary's Jacobite Church Manikode
*Holy Kings Jacobite Chapel Manikkadu
*St George Malankara Catholic Church Christ Nagar
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*Seetha Lava kusa Kshethram
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*Jadayatta Kavu
*Town Church (Sacred Heart Church)
*Town Church (Sacred Heart Church)
*Town Juma Masjid
*Town Juma Masjid
*Sisumala Seetha Devi Kshethram
*Sisumala Seetha Devi Kshethram
*St.Marys Malankara Church Sisumala
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*Ferona Church Mullankolly
*Veliyambam Kotta - Siva Kshethram
*Veliyambam Kotta - Siva Kshethram
*Devargaddha Siva Vishnu Kshethram
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*Sisumala Infant Jesus Church & kurishumala
*Sree Subramanya Kshethram Chamapara
*Sree Ayyappa Kshethram Vandikadavu
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*Infant Jesus Church Sasimala
*St. Thomas Marakav Church
*St. Thomas Marakav Church
*Christian Brethren Assembly Pulpally Town
*Christian Brethren Assembly kurichipatta, Chettapalam etc.
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* Assemblies of God - Penthacostal Church - Pulpally Thazathagadi
* IPC - Indian Penthacostal Church - Aanappara, Pulpally
* Church of God, Penthacostal Church, Thanitheruv, Pulpally.


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
The Machur village across the Kabani river has good tourist potential as it is in the very middle of forest area.<ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://kallivalli.blogspot.in/2014/07/the-killer-of-wayanad-walk-back-man-and.html|title=KALLI VALLI : The killer of the wayanad : A walk back, Man and Machine trip -day 2 Mananthavady-Mandya|publisher=kallivalli.blogspot.in|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref> A large number of devotees come to visit the Gundara [[Dargah]] at Machur. The Veda Gowda tribe of Bavali area celebrate the Moori Abba or Ori Abba festival on the new moon day after Deepavali. Centuries ago, this tribe fled from Chitradurga district because of the persecution of Tippu Sultan. The purpose of this celebration is the prosperity of their crops. The festisval begins with nadi Pooja and a bullock race is also conducted. The bullocks are paraded before the Sree Basaveshwara Temple at Dodda Bairankuppa which is only 10 km away from the Kerala town of Pulpally.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indian24news.com/india/tribesmen-celebrate-moori-abba/64519-news|title=Tribesmen celebrate Moori Abba}}</ref>
The Machur village across the Kabani river has good tourist potential as it is in the very middle of forest area.<ref name="blogspot">{{cite web|url=http://kallivalli.blogspot.in/2014/07/the-killer-of-wayanad-walk-back-man-and.html|title=KALLI VALLI : The killer of the wayanad : A walk back, Man and Machine trip -day 2 Mananthavady-Mandya|publisher=kallivalli.blogspot.in|access-date=2016-05-01}}</ref> A large number of devotees come to visit the Gundara [[Dargah]] at Machur. The Veda Gowda tribe of Bavali area celebrate the Moori Abba or Ori Abba festival on the new moon day after Deepavali. Centuries ago, this tribe fled from Chitradurga district because of the persecution of Tippu Sultan. The purpose of this celebration is the prosperity of their crops. The festisval begins with nadi Pooja and a bullock race is also conducted. The bullocks are paraded before the Sree Basaveshwara Temple at Dodda Bairankuppa which is only 10 km away from the Kerala town of Pulpally.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indian24news.com/india/tribesmen-celebrate-moori-abba/64519-news|title=Tribesmen celebrate Moori Abba}}</ref>



==Transportation==
==Transportation==
Pulpally can be accessed from [[Mananthavady]] or [[Sultan Battery]]. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.
Pulpally can be accessed from [[Mananthavady]] or [[Sultan Battery]]. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.


The nearest railway station is at Nanjangudu (Near Mysore) and the nearest airports are Mysore airport 107 km (not for passenger flite)[[Kozhikode International Airport]]-120&nbsp;km, [[Bengaluru International Airport]]-290&nbsp;km, and [[Kannur International Airport]], 58&nbsp;km. nangangud nilambur railway project and wayanad airport awaited..
The nearest railway station is at Nanjangudu (Near Mysore) and Kozhikode. The nearest airports are Mysore airport 107 km (not for passenger flite)[[Kozhikode International Airport]]-120&nbsp;km, [[Bengaluru International Airport]]-290&nbsp;km, and [[Kannur International Airport]], 58&nbsp;km. nangangud nilambur railway project and wayanad airport awaited..


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[Sibi Pulpally]]: Kerala Lalithakala Akademi photography award winner 2009<ref>{{cite web |title=State Awards {{!}} Kerala Lalithakala Akademi |url=https://www.lalithkala.org/content/state-awards |website=www.lalithkala.org}}</ref>
* [[Sibi Pulpally]]: Kerala Lalithakala Akademi photography award winner 2009<ref>{{cite web |title=State Awards {{!}} Kerala Lalithakala Akademi |url=https://www.lalithkala.org/content/state-awards |website=www.lalithkala.org}}</ref>


==Image Gallery==
==Image gallery==
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Latest revision as of 21:28, 17 June 2024

Pulpally
Village
Elephant Squad office, Kuppady
Elephant Squad office, Kuppady
Pulpally is located in Kerala
Pulpally
Pulpally
Location in Kerala, India
Pulpally is located in India
Pulpally
Pulpally
Pulpally (India)
Coordinates: 11°47′35″N 76°09′54″E / 11.793°N 76.165°E / 11.793; 76.165
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictWayanad
Government
 • TypeGrama Panchayat
Area
 • Total
76.72 km2 (29.62 sq mi)
Elevation
742.5 m (2,436.0 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
28,322
 • Density370/km2 (960/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
673579
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL-73

Pulpally is a mid-sized town in Wayanad District of Kerala, India.Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'. Pulpally is also renowned for its pure wild Wayanad honey. The famous Seetha devi temple in Kerala is situated on Pulpally. Geographically a small town in Sultan Bathery Taluk and a "Grama Panchayath" under the local self governance system. It is about 24 km from Sultan Bathery, and is almost surrounded by forest. The main source of income is agriculture.

History

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About 7 km from Pulpally is the place of death of Pazhassi Raja who led the famous Pazhassi Revolt against the East India Company during the 18th century and was killed on 30 November 1805. The death place of pazhassi Raja is called Mavilanthodu near vandikadavu.This land had relation with the Indian epic Ramayana,that goddess Seetha Devi and her 2 sons were lived here.

Economy

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Agriculture is the main economic activity of people. Major crops are pepper, rubber, coconut, ginger, rice, vanilla. arecanut, and coffee. Even most of the people are dependent on pepper agriculture. Pulpally also known as 'The land of black gold'.Once upon a time this land was too rich because of black pepper and ginger cultivation, Pulpally was the place where in India that most Mahindra Jeep owners lived.Pulpally is also famous for its pure wild wayanad honey.

Places of interest

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One of the main attractions of Pulpally is the Kabani River. Kabani is one of the three rivers flowing to the east in Kerala. Others are Pambar and Bhavani. The important places are

  • Seetha Lava Kusa Kshethram
  • Kurua Island
  • Edakkal Caves
  • Suchippara Waterfalls
  • Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Pazhassi Tomb, Mananthavady
  • Kabani River, Perikaloor
  • Pazhassi Smarakam at Mavilanthodu
  • Pakkam Srambi
  • Kurumbalakotta

Major colleges

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  • Pazhassiraja College
  • SNDP Yogam Arts & Science College
  • Jayasree Arts & Science College
  • C.K.R.M College of Teacher Education (Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) · Diploma in Education (D.Ed))
  • ST.GEORGE TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE

Schools

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  • Vijaya Higher Secondary School
  • Government High School Kappiset
  • Jayasree Higher Secondary School
  • Devi vilasam Vocational Higher Secondary School-Veliyambam
  • St. Mary's Higher Secondary School - Mullankolly
  • St. Mary's English Medium High School
  • Amrutha Vidyalayam English Medium High School
  • S N Balavihar
  • St. George LP & Up School, Christ Nagar
  • St. George UP School, Anapara.
  • Kripalaya Special School
  • Nirmala High School Kabanigiri
  • Valmiki Vidhyanikethan

Shopping

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It's the local commercial hub for the domiciliates of the surrounding areas of Pulpally. All kinds of essentials such as Grocery, Textiles, Home Appliances, Electronics, Computers, Electricals, Building Materials, Stationary, Agriculture products, Heavy metals, Automobiles are available here.

Places of worships

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  • St. George Orthodox Church[1]
  • Jadayatta Kavu
  • Sree Seetha Lava Kusa Kshethram
  • Sree Rama Temple
  • Pulpally Sreekrishna Kshethram
  • Assemblies of God Church,Pulpally
  • India Pentecostal Church of God,Chettappalam
  • St. George Jacobite Simhasana Cathedral Pulpally
  • St. Mary's Church Mullankolly
  • Eldho Mor Baselious Jacobite Church Cheeyambam
  • St. Mary's Jacobite Church Chettapalam
  • Town Church (Sacred Heart Church)
  • Town Juma Masjid
  • Sisumala Seetha Devi Kshethram
  • Veliyambam Kotta - Siva Kshethram
  • Devargaddha Siva Vishnu Kshethram
  • Sree Subramanya Kshethram Chamapara
  • Sree Ayyappa Kshethram Vandikadavu
  • Infant Jesus Church Sasimala
  • St. Thomas Marakav Church

Festivals

[edit]

The Machur village across the Kabani river has good tourist potential as it is in the very middle of forest area.[2] A large number of devotees come to visit the Gundara Dargah at Machur. The Veda Gowda tribe of Bavali area celebrate the Moori Abba or Ori Abba festival on the new moon day after Deepavali. Centuries ago, this tribe fled from Chitradurga district because of the persecution of Tippu Sultan. The purpose of this celebration is the prosperity of their crops. The festisval begins with nadi Pooja and a bullock race is also conducted. The bullocks are paraded before the Sree Basaveshwara Temple at Dodda Bairankuppa which is only 10 km away from the Kerala town of Pulpally.[3]

Transportation

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Pulpally can be accessed from Mananthavady or Sultan Battery. The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi.

The nearest railway station is at Nanjangudu (Near Mysore) and Kozhikode. The nearest airports are Mysore airport 107 km (not for passenger flite)Kozhikode International Airport-120 km, Bengaluru International Airport-290 km, and Kannur International Airport, 58 km. nangangud nilambur railway project and wayanad airport awaited..

Notable people

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  • Cheeyambam Mosque
    Cheeyambam Mosque
  • Mandapam
    Mandapam
  • Sacred Tree
    Sacred Tree
  • Oorpally, Payyampally
    Oorpally, Payyampally
  • Pazhashi Memorial, Madappallikkunnu
    Pazhashi Memorial, Madappallikkunnu
  • Simhasana Cathedral
    Simhasana Cathedral
  • Kavu in Pulpally
    Kavu in Pulpally
  • Marakkadavu Kabini river
    Marakkadavu Kabini river

References

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  1. ^ "St. George Orthodox Church - Pulpally". directory.mosc.in. MOSC Publications. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  2. ^ "KALLI VALLI : The killer of the wayanad : A walk back, Man and Machine trip -day 2 Mananthavady-Mandya". kallivalli.blogspot.in. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Tribesmen celebrate Moori Abba".
  4. ^ "State Awards | Kerala Lalithakala Akademi". www.lalithkala.org.
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