History of Amboori Grama Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram

Historical overview

Amboori is a panchayath in Kattakkada Taluk of Thiruvananthapuram district. It was inhabited by the Kanikar tribe since time immemorial; in 1729 the Travancore king sheltered the tribe at Dravyappara and allotted about 36,000 hectares under chembu pattayam, an area that includes Amboori. [1]

From 1930, Saint Thomas Christians from the Kottayam region settled in Pantha/Amboori after a royal invitation; migration continued in 1932 (about 50 families from central Travancore) and 1937–1944 (about 75 families), with malaria and hardship, and by 1944 only a minority remained. [1]

Mid-20th century development included church- and school-related infrastructure: in 1955 Rev. Fr. Joseph Malipparambil was appointed as Vicar; St. George LP School building was completed; a new building for St. Thomas UP School was erected; Amboori obtained a post office on 10-07-1955 and roads were developed. [1]

Timeline

1930

Saint Thomas Christians from the Kottayam region settled in Amboori (Pantha) after an invitation from the king, marking the first wave of settlement. [1]
1932

A group of about 50 families from central Travancore arrived in Amboori, stayed in Tree Houses and started farming; malaria struck and many did not survive. [1]
1937-1944

Another migration of around 75 families occurred; by 1944 only 13 families remained in Amboori. [1]
1949-50

A gazette was issued to convert Amboori area into a fully agricultural sector. [1]
1955

St. George LP School building was completed; a new building for St. Thomas UP School was erected; Amboori received a post office on 10-07-1955; roads linking Amboori to nearby areas were developed. [1]
1961

Under NES Block, Perunkadavila a Health Center & Midwifery started here. [1]
1962

A private market was established in Koottappu. [1]
1965-69

A Milk Society, Dairy Farm, Poultry Farm, Bee Farm, and Bamboo Societies were established. [1]
1966-70

UP School upgraded to High School; Federal Bank started; Printing Press and Good Samaritan Hospital started functioning in Amboori. [1]
1975-12-27

Amboori became a Panchayat. [1]
1976-05-19

The first bus service from Neyyattinkara Depot to Koottappu via Pantha and Amboori started. [1]
1986-05-30

The village office started. [1]

Sources

[1] Amboori — English Wikipedia contributors

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