Keezhuvaipur facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keezhuvaipur
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 Keezhuvaipur
Location in Kerala
Keezhuvaipur
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| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Pathanamthitta |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
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| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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689587
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| Telephone code | 0469 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 28 |
Keezhuvaipur is a village in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala State, India. It is part of the Mallappally area, which is one of five main regions in the district. This village is located on the banks of the Manimala River.
Keezhuvaipur is known for its rich traditions and customs. It sits right on the main road that connects Kottayam and Punalur. The village is quite close to other towns: it's 3 kilometers from Mallappally, 11 kilometers from Kozhencherry, and 13 kilometers from Tiruvalla. Keezhuvaipur is a typical village in Central Tranvancore. You can see many rubber tree farms and green paddy fields here. Many people from Keezhuvaipur also live and work abroad.
Keezhuvaipur also has the only police station in the Mallappally area. The postal code for the village is 689587.
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What's in a Name? The Story of Keezhuvaipur
Keezhuvaipur is about 7 kilometers away from another place called Vaipur. Both villages are located along the Manimala River. In olden times, Vaipur was a very famous trading spot.
The word Keezh means 'below'. Keezhuvaipur was also important for trade because it had a small port. Goods were brought here by the Manimala River, especially from bigger towns like Changanassery. People would "keep" items down on the ground at this port. So, the name Keezhuvaipur means "below Vaipur" or "where items are kept down."
Where is Keezhuvaipur?
Keezhuvaipur is located in the central part of Kerala. The Manimala River flows right through the village. The village is only about 3 meters (9 feet) above sea level.
Keezhuvaipur is in the river basin of the Manimala River. This river starts from many small streams in the Western Ghats mountains in the Idukki district. It flows through the Pathanamthitta district and then joins the Pamba River. Kerala is divided into Highlands, Midlands, and Lowlands based on how high places are. Keezhuvaipur is considered part of the Midlands. The soil here is mostly alluvial soil, which is very fertile. The plants and trees you see are mostly tropical evergreen and moist deciduous types.
Getting Around Keezhuvaipur
Keezhuvaipur is located on State Highway 9 (SH 9). This highway connects the main towns of Pathanamthitta and Kottayam. Both government (KSRTC) and private buses travel between Kozhencherry and Kottayam. The closest main bus station is in Mallappally, which is just 2 kilometers away. You can easily find auto-rickshaws and taxis in Keezhuvaipur to travel to nearby places.
The closest train stations are Tiruvalla, about 13 kilometers away, and Chengannur, which is 18 kilometers away. The nearest major airport is Cochin International Airport, located 101 kilometers from Keezhuvaipur. There is also a new airport, Aranmula International Airport, which is only 15 kilometers away.
Weather in Keezhuvaipur
Keezhuvaipur has a tropical climate. This means the temperature doesn't change much throughout the year because it's close to the equator. The weather is usually warm, with moderate to high levels of humidity. Temperatures generally range between 20°C and 35°C (68°F and 95°F).
From June to September, Keezhuvaipur gets a lot of rain from the south-west monsoon. This is because it's on the windward side of the Western Ghats mountains. From October to December, the village gets lighter rains from the northwest monsoon. The average rainfall each year is about 315 centimeters. Even though summer is from March to May, there are often local thunderstorms in May.
Schools and Learning
Keezhuvaipur has several schools for students to learn and grow.
- Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School
- Mallappally Marthoma English Medium School
- MTLP School Neithelipadi, Keezhvaipur
- Kizhakekkara LP School, Keezhuvaipur
The closest college for higher education is Bishop Abraham Memorial College, which is about 10 kilometers from the village.
Faith and Community
Most people in Keezhuvaipur are either Christian or Hindu. The village has several places of worship for both religions.
Churches
There are many Christian churches in Keezhuvaipur, including:
- New India Church of God, Keezhuvaipur
- Church of God (Full Gospel) In India, Perumprammavu
- Church of God (Full Gospel) In India, Town Church (near Police Station)
- Assemblies of God Church
- Jerusalem Mar Thoma Church, Keezhuvaipur
- St. Thomas Mar Thoma Church, Keezhuvaipur
- Mallappally Mar Thoma Church, Keezhuvaipur
- Mar Thoma Church, Parakathanam, Keezhuvaipur
- Karuthamangal St. Paul's Mar Thoma Church, Narakathani, Keezhvaipur
- St. Andrew's C.S.I Church, Keezhuvaipur
- St. Thomas Evangelical Church Of India, Keezhuvaipur
- CMS Anglican Church, Keezhuvaipur
- Ebenezer Church, Indian Pentecostal Church of God (IPC), Keezhuvaipur
Temples
For the Hindu community, there are two main temples:
- Subramania Swamy Temple
- Easwaramangalam Mahadeva Temple
Healthcare Facilities
Keezhuvaipur has several hospitals and health centers to care for its residents.
- Rev. George Mathen Mission Hospital, which is the closest hospital to Keezhuvaipur
- Primary Health Centre, Keezhuvaipur
- Govt. Ayurveda Hospital, Keezhuvaipur
- Govt. Homeopathic Hospital, Keezhuvaipur
