Malappuram City
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Malappuram District is a district in the south Indian state of Kerala. The district headquarters is at Malappuram.The district was formed on 16 June 1969.It is unique in that it is the only Muslim majority district in India.Malappuram is situated 50 km southeast of Kozhikode. Bounded by the Nilgiri hills on the east, the Arabian sea on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts on the south, Malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. They are seen in the many examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here.Malappuram is a district in Kerala. The lush greenery, rivers, hills, and forests are the beautiful assets of Malappuram. The place offers colourful festivals and various adventurous activities. The tourists of Malappuram can enjoy the sight seeing of Padinharekara beach. Presently, Malappuram District is comprised of 2 revenue divisions, 6 taluks, 135 villages, 14 blocks, 5 municipalities and 100 panchayats. Panchayats are responsible for mother and child welfare, agricultural production, rural industry, medical relief, grazing grounds, local roads, and water tanks and wells. Alongside historic moments and diverse natural attractions, Malappuram is also well-known for spectacular festivals held at its temples and mosques. Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. It was the military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient times. This district was the venue for many of the Mappila revolts between 1792 and 1921.The hill country has also contributed much to the cultural heritage of Kerala. It was a famous centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy. It offers a breath taking view of the confluence of the river Bharathapuzha and Tirur puzha with the Arabian Sea. People who come to this place can do pilgrimage in the places like Kadampuzha, Angadipuram which is well known for Thirumandhamkynnu and Tali temple; Thirunavaya, Trikandiyur, etc. Like wise there are lots of Muslim shrines which include Masjid, Mosque, etc. Other than holy places you can see historical forts, bird sanctuary, etc. If you love watery adventure then join to experience the water sports in Biyyam Kayal which is a greenery fringed waterway. Malappuram is surrounded by various places of interest like Manjeri which is an important administrative and commercial center; Tirur is a railway station of the Shoranur-Mangalore, the Coastal town Tanur, and many more to explore. To discover Malappuram never forget to include Malappuram trip into your Kerala trip. The sheer beauty of the Nature and its significant attractive places will make you come back again and again. |
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| 50 km southeast of Kozhikode |
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History of Malappuram City: |
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The district has a rich cultural and political heritage. Malappuram has seen participation in national movements such as Khilafat Movement or Moplah Rebellion, which was a protest by the Muslims of Malabar against the abolition of the Islamic Caliphate in Turkey by the British. At a national level Mahatma Gandhi supported the Khilafat Movement as an opportunity to draw Muslims to the mainstream Independence Movement. However, the Islamic radicals turned it into a violent movement.Leftist historians have associated the Khilafat Movement as a ´peasant uprising´ in Malabar.Before Indian Independence in 1947, Malappuram was a part of Malabar District in the Madras Presidency of British India. The area covered by the present district was administered as a part of Kozhikode, Ernad, Valluvanad and Ponnani taluks. Malabar District remained part of Madras state for some time after after Indian Independence. On 1 November 1956, Malabar District was merged with Travancore-Cochin to form the state of Kerala.Large-scale changes in the territorial jurisdiction of this tract took place in 1957 and 1969. On 1 January 1957, Tirur taluk was newly formed taking portions of Ernad and Ponnani taluks. Another portion of Ponnani taluk was transferred to the newly formed Chavakkad taluk. The residuary portion constitutes present day Ponnani taluk. Perinthalmanna was a new taluk formed out of the erstwhile Valluvanad taluk. Of these, Ernad and Tirur continued under Kozhikode District and Perinthalmanna as well as Ponnani under the Palakkad District. |
Educational Institutions Malappuram City: |
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NSS College Govt College Malappuram Calicut Medical College Canteen Unity Womens College AYURVEDA COLLEGE KOTTAKKAL Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology DHARUL MAARIF ARABIC COLLEGE Government Engineering College, Thrissur MES College Of Engineering KMCT College of Engineering St Joseph's College Devagiri PSMO Arts Science College Government Polytechnic College Sree Kerala Varma College Decibel College of Advanced Professional Studies NTC College of Engineering MES College St. Thomas College, Thrissur Pratibha College SNDPYSS College |
Langauge |
| The local language spoken here is Malayalam the mother tongue of the people of Kerala known as keralites or Malayalees |
Culture: |
| Malappuram district has a good tradition in the field of art and culture. Many renowned writers and poets hail from this part of the land. Thunjath Ezhuthachan, honoured as the father of modern Malayalam literature was born in Trikkandiyur near Tirur, 400 years ago. Mampuram is a historical place which was involved in anti-British agitation in Malabar in 1921. A grave of Mampuram Thangal who is a leader and scholar of Muslims in Kerala Veliyankode is located here.It is also the birthplace of Omar Qazi, a Muslim scholar and a leader of anti British strikes.The family of Panakkad Thangal is located at Panakkad. |
How to reach Malappuram City? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Major railway stations are Thirur, Kuttippuram. Local passenger service on Shornore- Nilambur line. |
| Nearest Airport:Calicut airport is at Karippur in the district. 36 km. away from district headquarters. |
| Road Transport:Manjeri is the main city in the district, Malappuram has a KSRTC station which operates bus services to all parts of the state. |
Tourist Attraction of Malappuram City |
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Adyanpara Angadipuram Kottakkal Biyyam Kayal Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary Kadampuzha Keraladheeswarapuram temple Nilambur Tanur Kodikuthimala Kottakkal Kottakunnu Fort Hill Mumburam Padinharekara beach Pazhayangadi Mosque, Kondotti Tanur Thirunavaya Tirurangadi Trikandiyur Valiya Juma Masjid Malappuram Wagon Tragedy Memorial Municipal Town Hall |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Malappuram City: |
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Hillfort Hotel Hotel Woddbine Palace Hotel Fortune Hotel Calicut Hotel Mahedrapuri Hotel Asma Tower 4 reviews Beach Hotel The Gateway Hotel Beach Road Rated 3.4 out of 5.0 33 reviews Hotel Kadavu Resort 25 reviews Malabar Palace 4 reviews |
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| Padinharekara Beach |
| Padinharekara Beach is Nestled near Ponnani, lying at the end of Tipu Sultan road, This is one of the most popular beaches in Kerala. Padinharekara Beach, also known as Padinjarekara Beach. This beach of Kerala is well-known as it offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of the River Bharatha, River Tirur and the Arabian Sea. Padinharekara Beach is one of those rare beautiful beaches that have always attracted the tourists for their natural beauty. The Padinharekara Beach has stretches of clear white sands bordered by rows of elegant palm trees. If you are on a trip to Kerala you must avail of the opportunity and visit the Padinharekara Beach. Padinharekara Beach has a unique charm with its endless miles of white sands and sun kissed palmtrees.....more |
| Vallikunnu Beach |
| Vallikunnu Beach is one of the beautiful Beach in malapuram District, Kerala, Situated amidst a thick coconut grove, the Vallikunnu beach is truly a marvel of nature. As you curl up with a book or take a lazy stroll along the sandy stretch, you are surely going to have a pleasant time at the Vallikunnu beach. A beach resort set in the middle of a coconut grove is the main attraction here. With its secluded beauty, the Vallikunnu beach is also a great place to indulge in a quick game of volleyball before splashing into the warm water for a refreshing swim. Besides, our Vallikunnu beach tours also provide with you the perfect opportunity to visit the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary that is just a short distance away from the beach.....more |
| Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary |
| Kadalundi bird sanctuary is located at kadalundi, Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Kadalundi bird sanctuary is the haven giving shelter to more than a hundred varieties of native birds. Every year, over 60 species of migratory birds congregate here in large numbers. Blessed with dense leafy vegetation, silver streams and landscaped surroundings, a tour to Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is a treat to all bird lovers.From chirping songs of birds to the colorful vistas of the forested land, a travel to Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary is an unforgettable experience.This is a bird sanctuary spread over a group of islands in an area dotted with hillocks in the estuary of the Kadalundi river Besides species of birds.This sanctuary is blessed with natural resources.....more |
| Poonthanam Illam |
| Poonthanam Illam is situated in Kizhattoor, near Perinthalmanna, Malappuram district, Kerala.It is on the Perinthalmanna - Nilamboor route , 60 kms away from Guruvayur at Poonthanam. This is the house of Poonthanam Namboothiri, an exponent of the Krishna cult of the Bhakthi movement, known for his work, Janappana (song of knowledge).The Poonthanam Day and Navarathri are the main festivals. On the Poonthanam day, special cultural programmes and literary seminars are arranged in the Poonthanam illam. Another deity which is worshiped in the illam is the image of Thirumandamkunnu Bhagavathy. Vishnu is the main deity here. But it is more famous for another deity of Lord Krishna, which was once worshipped by the great poet Poonthanam himself.....more |
| Jamat Mosque |
| Jamat Mosque is located in Malappuram district, kerala.The Jama-at-Mosque of Malappuram is an important landmark worth visiting on a trip to the backwaters of Kerala. The eager tourist will come across the beautiful Malappuram if they will trot a distance of 12 kilometers to the south west of Manjeri and 52 kilometers to the south west of Kozhikode.The Jama-at mosque is important for Kerala Muslims. The annual Nercha festival of the mosque is celebrated for four days in April. Adjoining the mosque is a mausoleum of the Malappuram Shaheeds whose brave exploits have been immortalised in Mappilla Ballads.The aesthetics of the mosque displays the intricacies of a Hindu shrine.....more |
| Pazhayangadi Mosque |
| Pazhayangadi Mosque is Pazhayangadi, Malappuram district, Kerala.The 500 year old Pazhayangadi Mosque (Kondotty mosque), in north Kerala is one of the prominent pilgrim centre of the Muslim society in Kerala. The legacy of the muslim holy man, Muhammad Shah, is intertwined with this mosque. This brings in its wake exotic festivities that is ineluctable. The visitors flock to the gothic age monument to savor the vibrant history of Kerala.The best time to visit the Pazhayangadi Mosque is during the colorful extravaganza of the Valiya Nercha, month of February or March draws crowds from far and wide.he Mughal style architecture Mosque has a lovely white dome and convoluted filigree work.....more |
| Kadalundy River |
| Kadalundi River is situated 20km, away from city, Malappuram district. It originates from the Western Ghats at the western border of the Silent Valley and flows through the district of Malappuram. It has two main tributaries namely Olipuzha and Veliyar. The Kadalundi River drains an area of 1274 km² and has a length of 120 km. The Kadalundi River rail disaster was one of the biggest accidents on the Indian railway network in 2001. On 21 July, the Mangalore Mail commuter train heading for Chennai was crossing the Kadalundi River in the state of Kerala near Calicut on Bridge 924, when four carriages derailed and fell into the river......more |
| Adyanpara Waterfall |
| Adyanpara waterfall is located in Kurumbalangode village, Nilambur taluk, Malappuram district, Kerala. Adyanpara is natural waterfall originated from surrounding jungles and the splendour of its lush surrounding jungles.Having its origin from the ever flowing streams of the evergreen forests, this waterfall is live even when the climate is dry. This is a cascading type of waterfall and attracts tourists from the surrounding places.The nearby forests are rich in vegetation and wild animals.This waterfall is a spectacle of unrivalled grandeur.....more |