Chinnakuyili
Chinnakuyili is a small village situated in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It has a population of 604 men and 574 women. Chinnakuyili is a minor Panchayat included in Kallappalayam major Panchayat, with large source of income collected from the land taxes. People in this village are engaged in agriculture business and cultivation of maize, vegetables, cotton and coconuts. Most of the people are farmers mostly having cows and engaging in doing milk business. Milk farming is a hobby for all agriculture people for centuries in this village. Chinnakuyili is also known for its pleasant climate, nice people, peaceful atmosphere and nice wind flow.
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Chinnakuyili Location in Tamil Nadu, India Chinnakuyili Chinnakuyili (India) | |
Coordinates: 10°55′39″N 77°5′7″E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Coimbatore |
Government | |
• Body | Panchayat |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 641201 |
Telephone code | 91 422 2634xxx |
Vehicle registration | TN-37 |
Nearest city | Coimbatore |
Lok Sabha constituency | Coimbatore |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Sulur |
Civic agency | Panchayat |
People and festival
Most of the population are in lower, middle class people earning their living on daily / monthly wages by working in nearby agricultural fields, textile / spinning mills, engineering workshops and small industries.
People in this town have started giving importance to quality education for their children. Most of the young people in this village are well-educated.
Every year in the months of May and June, the whole village celebrates Lord Mariamman festival for a week.
Places to visit
Lord Mariamman Temple is one of the older temples in Chinnakuyili. The specialty of this temple is that this is one of the few Mariamman temple constructed to prevent the deadly disease "plague".The tower of the temple is built as a blend of South Indian styles and it is three storied. The temple in the western side of village on the sides of Periyakuyili road this temple is maintained by people of Chinnakuyili.
Lord Ganesha Temple This temple is an important place of worship for the people here in Chinnakuyili. The people of Chinnakuyili village come to this temple every day before starting / going to work. Most villagers will worship this temple before and after any auspicious occasion in home like marriage, newly joining school, colleges or before going for new jobs, etc. This temple is situated on the entrance of Chinnakuyili village and main bus stand is located near this temple. Town bus route No. 108, 108A and 69B operates from Coimbatore (Gandhipuram) by Tamil Nadu State transport corporation stops at this temple
Resources
Water resources are limited and is highly dependent on an annual monsoon. The village has a spinning mill and many broiler farms. Many farmers have broiler farms as well as their usual agriculture activities. Wind velocity will be high throughout the year. Hence many private companies have installed their windmills here.[1] Approximately 40–50 windmills are installed so far.
Entertainment
Youngsters in Chinnakuyili enjoy their free time by playing traditional Indian games and performing social works. Chinnakuyili is known for its rich Hindu tradition and many of the youths are participating in Hindu religious get together in Lord Mariamman Temple premises every week Sunday morning 7:00 AM IST. People meet to perform Yoga, Surya Namaskar, physical exercises and fantastic small games which will be enjoyed by every one at all age levels.
Transport
Coimbatore is nearby city and it is well connected by air, train and buses from all major part of Tamil Nadu and in India. Chinnakuyili can be easily reachable from Coimbatore city by local town buses from Coimbatore town bus stand (Gandhipuram). Bus numbers are 108, 108A and 69B. Buses are available frequently.
References
- "Wind farms provide a boost to Idayarpalayam". The Hindu. 28 March 2006. Retrieved 21 September 2008.