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Niranam is a place of great cultural and religious significance. Niranam Church and Malik Dinar Juma Masjid are the oldest Christian and Muslim places of worship in India. The ancient Thrikkapaleswaram Shiva Temple is also in Niranam. This is also the land of Niranam poets who enriched Malayalam literature. It is part of the Upper Kuttanad and is situated on the border of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts and is situated below sea level. The main occupation of the people is paddy cultivation and duck rearing. At the same time, a large number of people working in foreign countries are a critical component of the economy.