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About Village

Nemmara village is located in Chittur Tehsil of Palakkad district in Kerala, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Chittur

Demography

As of 2001, according to the Indian census, Nemmara had a population of 18,244 with 8,888 males and 9,356 females

Geography

Most of the land is covered by Paddy fields

Socio-Economic

Most of the area is characterized by Agriculture; majority of the people are farmers and agricultural labors. Paddy is the main crop cultivated in this village.

Tourism

The Nenmara Vallanghy Vela or Nenmara Vela is one of the most popular annual festival of Kerala celebrated at Nellikulangara Bhagavathy temple in Nenmara, Palakkad district. Nemmara and Vallanghy are two neighbouring villages in the south part of Palakkad district, which is in the valley of Nelliyampathi hills. The green carpet of paddy field will turn to the festival ground in the first week of April. The annual Vela festival, celebrated by Nemmara and Vallangi villages after the paddy harvest, is famous for its display of fireworks and caparisoned elephants.