Kayamozhi Red Sand Desert

Kayamozhi is a village 9 km west of Thiruchendur in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India.Revenue Villages of Tiruchendur Taluk in Tuticorin
/ref> Its history goes back to the 16th century as the capital of the old Vadapattu region.

Civics

Administration

*Civic Status : Village Panchayat
*Administrative offices : Kayamozhi Panchayat Office & VAO Office.
*Administration Officials : The VAO, The Village Panchayat Head & The Secretary.

Demographics

The total population of Kayamozhi is 5497, of which male constitute 2,552 and female 2,945. Literacy rate is 85%.

Sociality

Religion

Caste

* Kayamozhi contains all type of community people such as OBC (Aditanars, Nadars, Devars, Maruthuvars), SC (Paraiyars, Arunthathiyars) along with some Nomadic tribes. In which, 30 - 40℅ of population is occupied by scheduled caste people.
* Even though people's classified by caste, they always united together. Muppudathi amman aadi festival unite the people once in a year which is a solid evidence for the equality among people without any caste discrimination.

Geography

Name and origin

* Kayamozhi = Khaya (can not dry) + Mozhi (Language). Kayamozhi means a place in which there is no deficit of language and resources.
* Kayamozhi is originated at 8Km west of Tiruchendur, 10 km east of Udangudi and 12 km South of Kurumbur.
* Mean Sea level (MSQ) : 15m (49feet)
*Boundaries :

Economy

Kayamozhi's economy is mainly based on agriculture.

* Government Schemes
1) Mahatma Gandhi Rural empowerment

2) Clean Bharath India

Facilities and utilities

Educational institutions

* S B Aditanar Government Higher Secondary School – Kayamozhi.
* Govindamal Aditanar Girls High Secondary School, Kayamozhi. (Temporarily Closed)
* On the other hand, 5 Primary Schools and 3 Anganwadi centers are also situated here.

Electricity

* Kayamozhi EB office – Sadhukkai street. It is center place for electrity of kayamozhi & it's hamlets.

Finance and banking

* Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank, Kayamozhi
* Kayamozhi Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society
* Post offices
** Kayamozhi S.O
** Subramaniyapuram S.O

Health and welfare

* Government Primary Healthcare Center & Hospital, Kayamozhi is situated near to the S B Aditanar School.
* Government Boys Hostel, Kayamozhi (Behind the SB Aditanar School)
* Government Girls Hostel, Kayamozhi (Near Hospital)

Library

There are two libraries which are located near SB Aditanar School and bazaar street respectively.

Ration shops

* Valluvar Nagar Rationshop.
* Kumarasamy puram Rationshop.

Others

* e Service – 1) Kayamozhi E Seva Center 2) Kayamozhi Cooperative Society
* Veterinary Care – Veterinary Hospital, Kayamozhi

Landmarks

Kayamozhi Red Sand Desert on the West

Temples

Arulmigu Muppudathi Amman Temple, Kayamozhi.

Tourist Spots

: Shows presence of pond, Beach.

Notabilities

Notable Persons

1) S.B Aditanar

2) Sivanthi Aditanar - Founder of the Daily Thanthi news.

Notable Incidents

* Actor Surya's Singam (2010) and Actor Vijay's Villu (2009) movie scenes are shot here. Actor Dhanush's Asuran (2019) movie scenes and Actor Vishal's Thaambirabharani (2007) movie scenes are also shot here.
* SB Aditanar Statue & P.Ramachandra Aditanar Memorial Hall inauguration.

References

{{Thoothukudi district

Villages in Thoothukudi district
Former capital cities in India