Unnithan - Unnithan (Malayalam: ഉണ്ണിത്താന്) is a Hindu caste in Kerala. This caste is often believed as a part of Nair Community or as a sub-caste of Nair Caste. The woman of Unnithan is known as 'Ittiyamma' or 'Kunjamma'. They were found in majority in Central Travancore. Unnithan ladies were married by the princes of the royal families such as Prayikkara, Ennakkad, Mavelikkara, Ennakad, etc. Unnithans from Ammachiveedu tharavadu of Kollam played a major role in the administration of Desinganadu.
Notable individuals
edit- P. G. N. Unnithan - Last Diwan (Prime Minister) of independent Travancore
- R. C. Unnithan - political activist and one of the early leaders of Communist Party of India
- K. B. Unnithan - enior political leader in Kerala
- Rajmohan Unnithan - a politician of the Indian National Congress in the state of Kerala
- Suresh Unnithan - Indian film and television director