Vimala Nagar, Wayanad
# Vimala Nagar, Wayanad

Vimala Nagar is a village in Mananthavady taluk, Wayanad district, Kerala, India.

## Location

Vimala Nagar is a small place in Thavinjal grama panchayat in the Mananthavady thaluk.

## Tribal settlements

It is mainly a rural area inhabited by ethnic groups like the Paniyas and Kurumas. There are age old Kurichya families here as well. Other people from Hinduism and Christianity are the descendants of early migrators from the parts of old Travancore and Malabar.

## Economy

95% of the people are agriculturalists. The main agricultural crops in this area are black pepper, coffee, tea, areca nut palms, banana, etc.

## Landmarks

* Schools: St.Thomas U.P.School, Poroor Sarvodayam UP School, 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

## Etymology

Vimalanagar is a new name given to the old Thavinhal.

## Geography

Hilly terrain, with rivers valleys and paddy fields.

