Uzhavoor

Uzhavoor is an expanding town in Kottayam district, Kerala in India. It is just 32 km away from the administrative capital Kottayam District. Most of its residents are either farmers or engaged in small-scale business, although a lot of the houses belong to NRIs. The tenth President of India, K. R. Narayanan, was born and brought up in this village. The newly expanded road which connects the city of Palai and other famous destinations such as Sabarimala to the city of Muvattupuzha passes through Uzhavoor. The town is 177 km from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.EtymologySince the area was famous agriculture and agricultural practices, it is believed that the name Uzhavoor came from two Malayalam words Uzhavu and Oor. When transilated The Land Of Agriculture.GeographyUzhavoor is a village located in the Kottayam District of Kerala. Uzhavoor is located about 6 km from Kudakkachira, 7 km from Kurichithanam, 6 km from Monipilly, 7 km from Kurianad and 15 km from Palai. Uzhavoor is famous for its St. Stephen's Church, St. Stephen's College, and the Capuchin Monastery. Uzhavoor belongs to the Kaduthuruthy constituency. The scenic beauty of the area is quite noteworthy. The place is filled with rubber trees, jack fruit trees, mango trees and coconut trees. Uzhavoor is surrounded by small, but beautiful places like Edakkoly, Poovathumkal, Melareekara and Pius Mount. A place called "Anakkallumala" meaning "Mountain shaped like an elephant" is a site with a fabulous view (It is part of history now). "Aamakkallum Mala" is a magic of nature. There are some epic stories also related to its formation. The site is also made beautiful by its fresh air and atmosphere.