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Poovathani
Poovathani is a village in the Indian state of Kerala. It borders Malappuram and Palakkad Districts and has three Grama Panchayaths (village councils): Thachanattukara, Aliparamba, and Thazhekode. Etymology The name is derived from the Poovathani family that used to own the land. It is derived from the two Malayalam words "poovam" (local name of a tree) and "athani" (meaning shelter). Economy Markets A market runs every week from Sunday through Tuesday. Farmers sell fresh produce, and fishers sell the only non-vegetarian item most of the buyers can afford; fish. Village children eagerly await the chance to receive coins from visiting traders and the local upper class. Poovathani's market closed when bus service became available. Village traders now take the bus each Monday to more central areas such as Alipparamba, Kampurum and Chethalloor. Residents of these areas had to depend on Poovathani for household items and other essential goods from an array of small and medium ... [...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] |
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] |
Palakkad District
Palakkad District () is one of the 14 districts in the Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out from the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the centre of Kerala. It is the largest district in the state since 2006. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The district is nicknamed "The granary of Kerala". Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. The 2,383 m high Anginda peak, which is situated in the border of Palakkad district, Nilgiris district, and Malappuram district, in Silent Valley National Park, is the highest point of elevation in Palakkad district. Palakkad city is located just 50 km away from Coimbatore, a major city in Tamil Nadu s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gram Panchayat
Gram Panchayat () is a basic village-governing institute in Indian villages. It is a democratic structure at the grass-roots level in India. It is a political institute, acting as cabinet of the village. The Gram Sabha work as the general body of the Gram Panchayat. The members of the Gram Panchayat are elected by the Gram Sabha. There are about 250,000+ Gram Panchayats in India. History Established in various states of India, the Panchayat Raj system has three tiers: Zila Parishad, at the district level; Panchayat Samiti, at the block level; and Gram Panchayat, at the village level. Rajasthan was the first state to establish Gram Panchayat, Bagdari Village (Nagaur District) being the first village where Gram Panchayat was established, on 2 October 1959. The failed attempts to deal with local matters at the national level caused, in 1992, the reintroduction of Panchayats for their previously used purpose as an organisation for local self-governance. Structure Gram ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thachanattukara (gram Panchayat)
Karinkallathani is a town in Perinthalmanna taluk of the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. Geography Karinkallathani is situated in between Perinthalmanna and Mannarkkad at the border of the Malappuram and Palakkad districts, along the National Highway 213 (Kozhikode-Palakkad), which crosses the Thootha-Vettathur Road in Karinkallathani. Name The name Karinkallathani is derived from the Malayalam word ''athani'', also known as ''chumaduthangi'', which is a heavy stone bench used in the market for supporting the weight of goods in olden days. Economy A petrol station of the Indian Oil Corporation serves the traffic on the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway, which passes through Karinkallathani. Important shops are Safa Jewellery, Karayil Fancy and Home Needs, Vasantham Sarees, K COMPANYand Aminia Furniture Shope. St. Mary's hospital is located west of the village near Maruti Auto. Leading banks are the Federal Bank, the Thazhekkod Co-Operative Urba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aliparamba
Aliparamba is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics India census, Aliparamba had a population of 22802 with 11027 males and 11775 females. Transportation Aliparamba village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna town. National highway No.66 passes through Tirur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. Highway No.966 goes to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Shoranur.For local trains - Angadipuram Angadipuram is a major suburb of Perinthalmanna town, in Malappuram District of Kerala, southern India. It was the capital of the powerful medieval kingdom of Valluvanad. Angadipuram is also known for Angadipuram Laterite, a notified go-heri ... Railway station is an option. References Villages in Malappuram district Perinthalmanna area {{Malappuram-geo-stub Location ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thazhekkod, Malappuram District
Thazhekode is a village in Perinthalmanna in the state of Kerala, India. Demographics India census, Thazhekode had a population of 21764 with 10348 males and 11416 females. History Thazekode was once the control of Nedungadies, the Nedunganad Rajas under Chera Kings. Later on captured by Valluvanad Rajas and Zamorin Rajas respectively. This place is situated at the foothill of Amminikadan Mala (mountain). The National High Way No. 213 is passing through it. Thazhekode Thazhekode. The place was famous for rice, hill produce, and forest products. Muslim families like Cholamugath , Ponneth , Nellaya and Nalakath are known for their wisdom and rich contributions for development of the place. Thazhekkode is the birth Place of former Education Minister Sri . Nalakath Sooppy and Adv. Cholamugath Koya, who was elected to Kerala Assembly in 1965 (which was dispersed by the President of India, since there was no majority for a party/alliance). Valaamkurishi The western portion of Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karinkallathani
Karinkallathani is a town in Perinthalmanna taluk of the Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. Geography Karinkallathani is situated in between Perinthalmanna and Mannarkkad at the border of the Malappuram and Palakkad districts, along the National Highway 213 (Kozhikode-Palakkad), which crosses the Thootha-Vettathur Road in Karinkallathani. Name The name Karinkallathani is derived from the Malayalam word ''athani'', also known as ''chumaduthangi'', which is a heavy stone bench used in the market for supporting the weight of goods in olden days. Economy A petrol station of the Indian Oil Corporation serves the traffic on the Palakkad-Kozhikode National Highway, which passes through Karinkallathani. Important shops are Safa Jewellery, Karayil Fancy and Home Needs, Vasantham Sarees, K COMPANYand Aminia Furniture Shope. St. Mary's hospital is located west of the village near Maruti Auto. Leading banks are the Federal Bank, the Thazhekkod Co-Operative Urba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madrasas
Madrasa (, also , ; Arabic: مدرسة , pl. , ) is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, secular or religious (of any religion), whether for elementary instruction or higher learning. The word is variously transliterated '' Madrasah arifah'', ''medresa'', ''madrassa'', ''madraza'', ''medrese'', etc. In countries outside the Arab world, the word usually refers to a specific type of religious school or college for the study of the religion of Islam, though this may not be the only subject studied. In an architectural and historical context, the term generally refers to a particular kind of institution in the historic Muslim world which primarily taught Islamic law and jurisprudence (''fiqh''), as well as other subjects on occasion. The origin of this type of institution is widely credited to Nizam al-Mulk, a vizier under the Seljuks in the 11th century, who was responsible for building the first network of official madrasas in Iran, Mesopotamia, and Khorasan. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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