Neendoor
Grama Panchayat

During the reign of the Kulasekhara kings, the kingdom was divided into 18 regions, one of which was Vembala Nadu. Neendoor was a part of this region and later became part of the Vadakkumkoor kingdom after the Chera–Chola wars fragmented the Chera Empire in the 11th century. Located along the stretches of the Vedagiri hills, the area witnessed several conflicts between the rulers of Vadakkumkoor and Thekkumkoor. Historical remains found near Kuthirakkattukunnu suggest the existence of a royal palace, temple, and fortifications belonging to the Vadakkumkoor kings. Until the 15th century, Neendoor remained under Vadakkumkoor rule before being integrated into Travancore by King Marthanda Varma. During that period, most lands were leased agricultural fields, and farmers paid rent to landlords and temples. Local...