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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Angamoozhy
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Pathanamthitta district|Pathanamthitta]]
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 689662<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.postalpinzipcodes.com/India/Post-Office/Angamoozhy-Pin-Code-689662.htm|title=Angamoozhy B.O Pin Code | pin code of Angamoozhy B.O in Pathanamthitta - PIN Code}}</ref>
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| registration_plate = KL-03, KL-62
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'''Angamoozhy''' is a village in [[Pathanamthitta district]] in the Indian state of [[Kerala]].
Angamoozhy is located near the Kakkad power station and the [[Sabarimala]] temple.
Geographically Angamoozhy is High-range area.

==Economy==
Angamoozhy is mainly a plantation township. Earlier famed for tea/coffee plantations, nowadays swaying rubber trees have replaced them, fuelled by the fertile land and rich ecosystem. In addition to rubber cultivation, pineapple, tapioca, nuts, ginger, and pepper are cultivated

==Transportation==
Both state run [[Kerala State Road Transport Corporation|KSRTC]] and private operated buses connect Angamoozhy to Pathanamthitta town. Angamoozhy is located on Mannarakulanji-Moozhiyar Road. Pilgrims to the famous [[Sabarimala]] temple return by road (as one way) through Angamoozhy via [[Plappally]]. This road joins with the one way road to Sabarimala at [[Vadaserikara]].

==Geography==
Angamoozhy is geographically a high-range area (''[[Malanadu]]'') situated in the south eastern part of Kerala and very close to the [[Western ghats]] mountain ranges. It has an average elevation of {{cvt|18|m|ft}} above [[sea level]].<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/13/Pathanamthitta.html FallingRain Map]</ref>

==Administration==
Angamoozhy is located in [[Seethathodu]] [[Panchayat]] and is included in the [[Konni, Pathanamthitta|Konni]] [[taluk]] in [[Pathanamthitta]] District. It is located 45.7 km away from Pathanamthitta town at its east. Nearby Panchayats are [[Chittar, Kerala|Chittar]], [[Perunad]], Vadaserikkara and Konni. Formerly Angamoozhy was included in the Ranni legislative assembly constituent, but now in [[Konni, Pathanamthitta|Konni]] assembly. Angamoozhy was previously located in the [[Idukki (Lok Sabha constituency)|Idukki]] parliamentary constituency, and is currently in Pathanamthitta

==Landmark==
[[File:Angamoozhysndp.jpg|thumb|Sree Narayana Guru Mandhiram (night view)]]
The famous [[Nilackal St. Thomas Church]] is situated near Angamoozhy. The second largest hydroelectric project in Kerala, Sabarigiri, is located in this village.

==Location==
Angamoozhy is on the [[Pathanamthitta]] - [[kumily]] Route. A small river, ''[[Kakkattar]]'' (Tributary of the [[Pamba River]]), marks the centre of Angamoozhy town. which is exactly 3 km from [[Seethathodu]].

==Etymology==
Angamoozhy is a historic town with references back to at least the 19th century. The name Angamoozhy derives from ''Anamoozhy'', which is the name of the junction, visited by the elephants at the center of the town. In [[Malayalam]], ''Ana'' means elephant and ''Moozhy'' is town.

== Climate ==
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|22.2|31.5|16.05
|22.8|32.9|235.5
|24.1|32.6|75.7
|24.9|32.6|167.4
|24.7|31.6|125.4
|23.5|29.7|594.7
|23.1|29.2|231.6
|23.2|29.4|562.8
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The city has a tropical climate, the monsoons start in June. The months of April–May can get pretty humid. The best weather is from October to February.

Angamoozhy experiences three distinct seasons: [[summer]], [[monsoon]] and [[winter]]. Typical summer months are from March to May. The warmest month in Angamoozhy is April. Although summer doesn't end until May, the city often receives locally developed heavy [[thundershower]]s in May (although humidity remains high).

Winter begins in December. December through February are the winter months. The lowest temperatures are experienced during January.

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{{Geographic Location
|title =
|Northwest = [[Ranni]]&[[Kottayam]]
|North = [[Sabarimala]]
|Northeast = [[Gavi, Kerala|Gavi]]/[[Kumily]]
|West = [[Pathanamthitta]]
|Centre = Angamoozhy
|East = [[Moozhiyar]]
|Southwest = [[Kollam]]
|South = [[Kottarakkara]]/[[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|Southeast = [[Punalur]]/[[Tenkasi]]
}}
|}

Angamoozhy is the gateway to the world-renowned pilgrim centre Sabarimala. The area also has a few beautiful dams and adjoining man made reservoirs.

==Population==
The people of Angamoozhy are mainly agriculturists and plantation workers. People began settling down in Angamoozhy about 100 years ago. The people mainly belong to Hindu, Christian and Muslim religions. There are several places of religious worship in Angamoozhy. In many of the families based in Angamoozhy, there are large numbers of people working outside Kerala as well as outside India.

{{pie chart
| thumb = right
| label1 = '''Hinduism'''
| value1 = 72.3
| color1 = #F3B200
| label2 = '''Christianity'''
| value2 = 21.6
| color2 = #2572EB
| label3 = '''Islam'''
| value3 = 6.1
| color3 = #128425
}}

==Agriculture==

[[File:Pepper091.jpg|thumb|Pepper - the King of Spices - on a Pepper Vine]]

[[File:Rubber trees in Kerala, India.jpg|thumb|Rubber Trees in a Plantation]]


Agriculture is the main occupation. About 75% of the population are dependent on this sector. [[Rubber]] is the most important crop, with its plantations covering over {{convert|478|km2|sqmi}}. The hilly terrain coupled with high humidity makes the region suitable for rubber plantations. [[Tapioca]] and pulses are the important dry land crops. Other major crops are [[coconut]], [[banana]], [[Black pepper|pepper]] and [[ginger]]. In certain areas [[cashew]], [[pineapple]], [[sugarcane]], [[Cocoa bean|cocoa]] and other tree spices are cultivated.

==Political==
Communist parties have a strong base in Angamoozhy. The [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) governs both [[panchayat]] wards in Angamoozhy and the [[Seethathodu|Seethathodu Panchayat]] is controlled by the LDF.

Despite of having a strong communist base, both the Member of Parliament and the Member of State Legislative Assembly representing the area from Indian National Congress, the main political opponent of the left parties.

==Temples==

[[File:angamoozhytemple.jpg|thumb|Sree Shakthi Dharmasastha Temple]]

Angamoozhy is the gateway to [[Sabarimala]]. One of the important temples at Angamoozhy is Sree Shakthi Dharma Shastha Temple, dedicated to Lord [[Ayyappa]]. This temple is an example of the Kerala style of architecture.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}} The main deity is [[Devi]] and [[Sastha]]. [[Shiva]], [[Ganapathy]] and [[Nagaraja]] are other sub deities. The Utsavam is celebrating in grand style.{{clarify|date=May 2015}} During [[Sabarimala]] season the pilgrims are given food free of cost.

==Chayalppadi Church==

[[File:angamoozhychayalpadi.jpg|thumb|St.Thomas Chayalpadi Malankara Catholic Church, Angamoozhy]]

One of the first members the Kurisumala Ashram, [[Vagamon]], Fr. Nadamala Philipose, arrived at Angamoozhy on 2 April 1972. It was an underdeveloped region situated between two major pilgrim centers of Kerala, namely [[Sabarimala]] (Hindu) and Nilackal (Christian). With the blessing of Archbishop Benedict Mar Gregorios, the Metropolitan of Trivandrum, Fr. Nadamala, clothed in saffron tunice reached this mission centre. With the intention of the renewal of the Nilackal church (one of the seven churches established by [[Thomas the Apostle|St. Thomas]], the Apostle) Fr. Nadamala started residing in this forest area, where there were many wild animals. Along with this mission, he was also involved in the social development activities of the locality. When he reached the place, there was only a small chappel made of grass belonging to the Archdiocese of Trivandrum. But the people of the location, including Hindus, Christians and Muslims jointly built a hut thatched with grass for him to reside. He gave the name to his new hut, 'Chayalpadi' which means 'entrance (Padi) to [[Nilakkal]] (Chayal)'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicate.net/Chayalpadi_Ashram.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-05-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518192336/http://www.catholicate.net/Chayalpadi_Ashram.html |archivedate=2015-05-18 }}</ref>
Father Nadamala passed away on May 21

==Education==
'''Important schools:'''
* Mountzion U.P.S (formerly Gurkulam U.P.S) Angamoozhy<ref>http://m.doobigo.com/kerala/Seethathode/Angamoozhy-Gurukulam--UP-School/Njk0NA{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* S.A.V.H.S Angamoozhy<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://in.wowsome.com/school/sav-high-school-in-pathanamthitta-kerala/60467/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518094305/http://in.wowsome.com/school/sav-high-school-in-pathanamthitta-kerala/60467/ |archive-date=18 May 2015 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
* Cherupushpam Eng. Medium School Angamoozhy
* K.R.P.M H.S.S Seethathodu<ref>{{Cite web|title=Krpmhss Seethathode Senior Secondary School, Pathanamthitta - Admissions, Reviews, Address and Fees 2021|url=https://www.icbse.com/schools/krpmhss-seethathode-v4978v|access-date=2021-02-27|website=iCBSE|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Govt. H. S. S, Chittar
* Govt. Model L. P. S., Chittar
* V. K. N. M. V. H. S. S, Vayyattupuzha
* Holy Family Public School, Chittar
* Komala Vilasm School, Padayanippara
* Little Angels English Medium School Chittar
* Royal Parallel College, Chittar
* Santhi Niketan Parallel College, Chittar
* Ideal Parallel College, Chittar
'''Nearby Colleges:'''
* SNDP College, Chittar
* '''[http://musaliarartscollege.in/ Musaliar College of Arts and Science],[[Pathanamthitta]]'''
* SAS SNDP Yogam College, Konni
* NSS College, Konni
* Caarmel Engineering College, R-Perunad<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caarmelengineeringcollege.com/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-05-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150505044421/http://www.caarmelengineeringcollege.com/ |archivedate=2015-05-05 }}</ref>
* Musalliar Engineering College, Malayalappuzha
* Mount Zion Engineering College, Kadammanitta
* Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla
* Muthoot Nursing College, Pathanamthitta
* St. Thomas College, Ranni
* Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta
* Mar Ivanios ITC, Seethathodu

==Transportation==
'''Airports :''' [[Thiruvananthapuram]]'s [[Thiruvananthapuram International Airport]] and [[kochi]]'s [[Cochin International Airport]] s are at almost the same distance from Angamoozhy (about a three-hour drive).

'''Railways :''' The nearest railway stations are [[Chengannur]] (65 km), and [[Thiruvalla]] (69 km).

'''Roads :'''the main roads are [[Vadaserikara]] - [[Chittar, Kerala|Chittar]] - Angamoozhy - Plappally Road, [[Pathanamthitta]] - Angamoozhy - [[kumily]].

'''Buses :''' All major long-route buses stop at Angamoozhy Junction.

'''Local Transport :''' Taxi's (Auto-rickshaws, Cars..etc.) are available at every road and at all major junctions they have their slots. Smaller buses ply on regular intervals to the internal locations, as there are narrow roads.

== Feature films in Angamoozhy==
Some sequences of Malayalam film [[Captain (1999 film)|Captain]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?329 |title=Captain |accessdate=2014-09-30 |publisher=malayalasangeetham.info |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006105554/http://malayalasangeetham.info/m.php?329 |archivedate=2014-10-06 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/title/captain-malayalam-movie/|title=Captain|accessdate=2014-09-30|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref> shot in Angamoozhy. Recently, the [[Kunchacko Boban]] starred film [[Ordinary (film)|Ordinary]] was shot in the surrounding area of [[Gavi, Kerala|Gavi]], it is near to Angamoozhy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3007180.ece |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109145018/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3007180.ece |archive-date=9 November 2012 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Important places==
* Valupara
* Aliyanmukku
* Kochandy
* Thevarmala
* Panjipara
* Kottamonpara
* [[Plappally]]
* [[Nilakkal]]
* [[Gavi, Kerala|Gavi]]
* Moozhiyar
* chathuppu
* Idippukal
* Kochukoickal
* Urumpini
* Poovelikkunnu

== Hospitals and medical stores ==
* Govt. Primary health centre
* Chaithanya Hospital
* Cosmo Hospital
* Sabitha Medicals

==References==
{{Commons category|Angamoozhy}}
{{reflist}}
{{Pathanamthitta district}}

[[Category:Villages in Pathanamthitta district]]

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