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Athavanad
Athavanad is a village in the Tirur Taluk, in the Malappuram District of the state of Kerala, India. The town lies on the National Highway 17, between Kuttippuram and Valanchery. Puthanathani is the main town of the Athavanad village and the village office is located in Athavanad Para & Kurumbathoor. Nearby towns include Valanchery, Kalpakanchery, Tavanur, Tirunavaya, Kuttippuram, Irimbiliyam, and Edayur. Athavanad is also famous for historical Azhvanchery Mana which built abount 400 years ago. Etymology In Malayalam, "Athavanad" is an abbreviation of "Azhvanchery Thambrakkal Vazhunna Nadu". The region was under the rule of the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal feudal lords in ancient times. ''Azhvanchery Thamprakkal'' were usually present at the ''Ariyittu Vazhcha''of a new Zamorin of Calicut. The original headquarters of ''Palakkad Raja''s were also at Athavanad. Industries Athavanad has some industries. Athavanad is home to several public enterprises in the textile indu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malappuram District
Malappuram (), is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the total population of the state. The district was formed on 16 June 1969, spanning an area of about . It is the third-largest district of Kerala by area, as well as the largest district in the state, bounded by Western Ghats and Arabian Sea to either side. The district is divided into seven Taluks: Eranad, Kondotty, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani, Tirur, and Tirurangadi. Malayalam is the most spoken language. The district has witnessed significant emigration, especially to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf during the Gulf Boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, and its economy depends significantly on remittances from a large Malayali expatriate community. Malappuram was the first e-literate as well as the first cyber literate district of India. The district has four major rivers, namely Bharath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azhvanchery Thamprakkal
Azhvanchery Thamprakkal or Azhvanchery Samrāṭ is the title of the senior-most male member of the Brahmin (Namboothiri) feudal lords of Azhvanchery Mana in Athavanad, Tirur Taluk, present-day Malappuram district, Kerala state, South India. They had the right over Guruvayur too. They were the titular head of all Nambudiri Brahmins of Kerala. The Lord of Azhvanchery based at Athavanad and the Lord of Kalpakanchery based at the neighbouring Kalpakanchery were usually present at the coronation (''Ariyittu Vazhcha'') of a new Zamorin of Calicut. Kalpakanchery Thamprakkal were related to the Nambudiris of Panniyoor while Azhvanchery Thamprakkal to those of Chowwara. History There are lots of theories as to how Nambudiri Brahmins came to settle in Kerala, the commonly accepted point of view is that they moved in from North India via Tulu Nadu or Karnataka. Another theory based on the retention of ''Mahabharata'' types as memorized by different Brahmin communities points to Tami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puthanathani
Puthanathani is a census town in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. The town lies on the National Highway 66 (India), between Kottakkal and Valanchery. Roads to Vailathur (and hence Tirur) and Thirunavaya also can be seen in Puthanathani. Demographics India census, Puthanathani had a population of 20,480, with 10,000 males and 10,480 females. A good number of people from Puthanathani and around are now working overseas, mostly in the Gulf countries. Culture Puthanathani is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala. Basic information about Puthanathani Transportation Puthanathani connects to other parts of India through Kottakkal town. National Highway No.66 passes through Kottakkal and the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valanchery
Valanchery is a major town and one of the 12 municipalities in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk, besides Tirur, Kottakkal, and Tanur. It is situated about southeast to Karipur International Airport and southwards to the district headquarters, and forms a part of Malappuram metropolitan area. It is also one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration. Valanchery, which was a part of the erstwhile princely state of the Valluvanad in the early medieval period, had been under the direct control of the Zamorin of Calicut following the Tirunavaya war of 14th century CE. During British Raj, Valanchery was included in the Ponnani Taluk of erstwhile Malabar District. Vattapara accident zone is an accident zone near Valanchery. Valanchery is situated on National Highway 66. History Early medieval period Valanchery was originally part of the Valluvanad Swaroopam dynasty in the early medieval perio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuttippuram
Kuttippuram is a town and a block headquarters, which is situated in the Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district of Kerala state, India. The town is located 34 kilometres south-west of Malappuram. The Bharathappuzha river flows through Kuttippuram. According to the last Census of India conducted in 2011, Kuttippuram forms a portion of the Malappuram metropolitan area. History Kuttippuram, on the northern bank of the river Bharathappuzha, was ruled by the Zamorin of Calicut during the middle ages. Kuttippuram railway station is one of the oldest railway stations in Kerala. The second railway line in Kerala was laid from Tirur to Kuttippuram in 1861, as an extension of the first line laid from Tirur to Beypore in the same year. In the 1940s, several national leaders including C. Rajagopalachari, M. Bhaktavatsalam, and Yakkob Hassan has visited Kuttippuram. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, a former president of India, has also visited here. The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palakkad
Palakkad (), formerly known as Palghat, historically known as Palakkattussery is a city and municipality in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the administrative headquarters of the Palakkad District. Palakkad is most densely populated municipality and fourth densely populated city in Kerala. It was established before Indian independence under British rule and was known by the name Palghat. Palakkad is famous for the ancient Palakkad Fort, which is situated at the heart of the city and was captured and rebuilt by Hyder Ali in 1766. The city is situated about northeast of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The 18th-century Palakkad Fort has sturdy battlements, a moat, and a Hanuman temple on its grounds. North on the Kalpathy River, the 15th-century Viswanatha Swamy Temple is the main venue of the Ratholsavam chariot festival.The river Bharathappuzha flows through Palakkad. Palakkad is located on the northern bank of Bharathappuzha River. Palakkad was included in the South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpakanchery
Kalpakanchery is a revenue village and a Gram Panchayat in Tirur Taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The village is located south-west to the city of Malappuram. Kadungathukundu, Puthanathani, Kurukathani, and Randathani are four major towns around Kalpakanchery. The National Highway 66 passes through the village. The village is a centre of academic institutions and other offices. There are several educational institutions, healthcare institutions, two industrial training centres, Kalpakanchery police station, Bafakhy Yatheem Khana (orphanage), post office, Kalpakanchery Sub-registrar Office, and Kalpakanchery Panchayat Office in the town. The village had a weekly market on Wednesdays known as ''Melangadi Chantha''. The weekly market was held at present-day Melangadi, between Puthanathani and Kadungathukundu. The municipal towns of Tirur, Kottakkal, and Valanchery are located around away from here. Etymology The name ''Kalpakanchery'' is believed to evolve from a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edayur
Edayoor is an Indian village. Geography Edayoor is located in Kuttippuram Block in Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala, It belongs to North Kerala Division . It is located 17 KM South of district headquarters Malappuram. Irimbilayam (8 KM), Moorkkanad (8 KM), Athavanad (8 KM), Marakkara (9 KM), Puzhakkattiri (11 KM) are nearby.. Edayoor is surrounded by Mankada Block to the North, Pattambi Block to the East, Vengara Block to the North and Trithala Block to the South . Malappuram, Perinthalmanna, Tirur and Ponnani are nearby cities. Demographics India census, Edayoor had a population of 30,462 with 14,702 males and 15,760 females. Transport Edayoor village connects through Kuttippuram town. National highway No.66 passes through Edappal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerala
Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Thiruvithamkoor. Spread over , Kerala is the 21st largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea to the west. With 33 million inhabitants as per the 2011 census, Kerala is the 13th-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. The Ay kingdom in the deep south and the Ezhimala kingdom in the north formed the other kingdoms in the early years of the Common Era (CE). The region had been a prominent spice exp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tirur Taluk
Tirur Taluk comes under Tirur revenue division in Malappuram district of Kerala, India. Its headquarters is the town of Tirur. Tirur Taluk contains four municipalities - Tanur, Tirur, Kottakkal, and Valanchery. Most of the administrative offices are located in the Mini-Civil Stations at Tirur, Kuttippuram, and Tanur. Most of the villages in present-day Tirur Taluk were parts of the medieval Kingdom of Tanur (''Vettathunadu''). The port of Tanur was an important port town in the southwestern coast of India during medieval period. History Tirur Taluk was formed on 1 November 1957 by carving 43 villages out of the Old Ponnani taluk and 30 villages out of the Old Eranad Taluk. Tirur, Tanur, and Kuttippuram Revenue blocks were taken from the Old Ponnani taluk while the Revenue blocks of Tirurangadi and Vengara were taken out of the Old Eranad Taluk. At that time, Tirur Taluk was the largest coastal Taluk in Kerala which had contained the entire coastal belt wedged between ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway 17 (India)
National Highway 17 (NH 17) is a National Highway in India running from Sevoke in West Bengal to Guwahati in Assam. Route It starts from its junction with NH-10 at * Sevoke, Darjeeling district and connects * Mongpong, Kalimpong district, * Bagrakote, Chalsa, Nagarkata, Goyerkata, Jalpaiguri district, * Birpara, Falakata, Sonarpur Alipurduar district * Coochbehar, Tufanganj Cooch Behar district in West Bengal; and further * Agomani, Golakganj, Bilasipara, Dhubri district, * North Salmara, Bongaigaon district, * Goalpara, Goalpara district, * Bijoynagar, Boko, Kamrup Metropolitan district. and terminating at its junction with NH-27 near Guwahati in Assam Junctions : Terminal at Sevoke. : Terminal near Bagrakote. : Terminal near Chalsa. : Terminal near Binnaguri. : near Guwahati. See also * List of National Highways in India by highway number *National Highways Development Project The National Highways Development Project (NHD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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