Vimala Nagar or Vimalanagar is a small village in the grama panchayat of Thavinjal, in Mananthavady taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, India.
Etymology Vimalanagar is a new name given to the old Thavinhal.
Geography The village is surrounded by hilly terrain with rivers valleys and paddy fields.
Demographics It is mainly a rural area inhabited by ethnic groups including the Paniyas and Kurumas. There are age old Kurichya families here as well. Local Hindus and Christians are the descendants of early migrants from former Travancore and Malabar.
Economy 95% of the population work in agriculture. The main agricultural crops in this area include black pepper, coffee, tea, areca nut palms, banana.
Amenities Schools: St. Thomas UP School, Sarvodayam UP School (Poroor), Fr.G.K.M. High School (Kaniyaram) Temples: Aduvat Mahavishnu Temple, Ambalakkolly Muthirery Siva Temple, Muthirery Churches: St. Mary's Church, Little Flower Church, Muthirery
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