Ramanathichanputhur
| Ramanathichanputhur | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanyakumari |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Ramanathichanputhur is a village situated near Marungoor in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu.
About
The village is divided based on a caste system: Vellalars in the north part and Nadars in the south part of the village. Vellalars are the ancient people of this village and Nadars are settled here from western side of the district, for working in Vellalar's Lands. Vellalars are converted to Christianity during the 17th century from nearby villages like Marungoor, Iraviputhur, Theroor etc., and for marriage purposes they get relationship with Vadakkankulam, Kuruvinatham villages, because those vellalars are already in the faith of Christianity.
A church for Lady of Lourdes was built during the 17th century, but for some unknown reason that church was left as it is and a new church for St. Ignatius was constructed and made as the parish church. Now the Old church is renovated and an Infant jesus statue kept inside for worship.
The other part of this village is South Ramanathichanputhur blessed with Saint Roch (Arokianathar) Church attached to Ramanathichanputhur Parish.
Demographics
The people here are mostly Roman Catholics and this parish belongs to the Kottar Diocese.
Before the state re-organisation was done, this village was the east border of South Thiruvithangoor.
Ramanathichenputhoor surrounded by hills (Nedumallai-east, Kathadimallai-North and Perialkullam pond-West. Via Narithondu there is Short route to Pazhavoor(Trinelvelli). It is one of the east border of Kanyakumari Dist.