Mylapra
| Mylapra മൈലപ്ര | |
|---|---|
| village | |
  Mylapra | |
| Coordinates: 9°17′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.28333°N 76.78333°ECoordinates: 9°17′0″N 76°47′0″E / 9.28333°N 76.78333°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 10,241 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 689671 |
| Telephone code | 91-468 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-03 |
Mylapra, is a village in Pathanamthitta district in the Indian state of Kerala. It comes under the Mylapra Panchayath. Mylapra is a fast-developing town and business center. It is on the way to the famous Hindu pilgrim center of Sabarimala. The Main Eastern Highway (Punalur–Pathanamthitta–Muvattupuzha Road/SH-08) passes through Mylapra.[1]
Etymology
The word mylapra is derived from two Malayalam words: myle (a peacock) and appuram (the other side). It is believed that a hunter used a sword to kill a peacock but the peacock escaped narrowly and fell on one side and the sword hit the other. This was the birth of the names of two places, viz Mylapra and Vettipuram. "Myle (peacock) appuram (that side), Vett (cut) ipuram (this side). The side where the peacock fell is named Mylapra; the side where the sword fell is Vettipuram.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Mylapra had a population of 10241 with 4836 males and 5405 females.[1]
Religious places
Temples
- Mylapra Devi Temple
Churches
- St. George Orthodox Church, Mylapra
- Sacred Heart Malankara Catholic Church, Mylapra
- Salem MarThoma Church, Mylapra
- Palamoodu Mar Kuriakose Orthodox Church
Education
Mylapra is renowned for its schools and other educational institutions, which offer best-in class amenities.
Schools
- Mount Bethany English Higher Secondary School, Mylapra
- Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Mylapra (Kerala Board)
- N.M.L.P School, Mylapara (Kerala Board)
- Government L.P School, Mylapra (Kerala Board)
Teacher Training Institute
- Sacred Heart Teachers Training College, Mylapra
Industrial Training Institute
- Mar Philoxenos ITI
Shopping Area
- Amrutha Farmers Super Market
Industries
- Myfood Roller Flour Factory
Function hall
- St. George Auditorium, Mylapra
Banking
- State Bank of Travancore
- South Indian Bank
- Mylapra Service Co Operative Bank
- Kumbazha North Service Co Operative Bank
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10.
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