Manimala
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Manimala മണിമല |
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| Coordinates: 9°29′00″N 76°45′00″E / 9.483333°N 76.75°ECoordinates: 9°29′00″N 76°45′00″E / 9.483333°N 76.75°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Kerala |
| District | Kottayam |
| Named for | Manimala river |
| Government | |
| • Type | Panchayath |
| • Body | Manimala grama panchayath |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37.53 km2 (14.49 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 21,504 |
| • Density | 525/km2 (1,360/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 686543 |
| Telephone code | 04828 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-34 |
| Website | [2] |
Manimala (Malayalam: മണിമല) is a small town and a village in Kottayam district in the Indian state of Kerala, situated about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the nearest town Kanjirappally.
The River Manimala is 92 kilometres (57 mi) long and is a tributary of the River Pamba. The area is mostly hilly with Kuranganmala, Varukunnu and Poovatholymala being the most important hills. Ponthenpuzha forest separates the village from Pathanamthitta district.
Manimala experiences a tropical climate with sufficient rainfalls in the months of June, July, August and October. Average annual precipitation here is 2820 mm. Humidity rises during the months of March and April. Average annual temperature is 31.14°C. Temperature falls during the end of year. The place also receives locally developed thundershowers.
Manimala is acclaimed for its high literacy rate and access to primary and secondary education facilities within walking distance. There are four high schools within 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) of the town center. They are C.C.M High School, Karikkattoor ; St.George High School, Manimala; Cardinal Padiyara Public School and K.J.C.M.H.S Pulikkallu. In recent years the schools have undergone significant modernisation with the installation of state of the art facilities such as IT and science labs. Also higher secondary schools such as C.C.M High School, Karikkattoor and St.George High School and Cardinal Padiyara school have benefited from the construction of modern school buildings and other facilities.
The village boasts hundred percent literacy rate. Girls are generally high achievers than boys at schools and universities. The people from all religions, mostly Syrian Christians, Hindus and Muslims live in harmony and peace in this village. The majestic Holy Magi's Forane church remains as a landmark structure at the centre of the village and the church tower (മണി മാളിക ) can be seen from many kilometres away from the village centre.
The village has many commercial banks such as Catholic Syrian Bank, Federal Bank ltd, Co-Operative Bank, and government owned State Bank of Travelcore. Access to modern health care is also possible through village based primary health centre and other seven modern hospitals within 16 kilometers. The River Manimala and the Manimala bridge are the two nostalgic symbols to the people of Manimala.
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