Malappuram District
19.03.2021 - Detailed PPT-MPM Dist (1).pptxMalappuram DIstict with its headquarters at Malappuram was formed on 16th june 1969 . Malappuram meaning "terraced place atop the hills", derives from the geography of the district headquarters. Before the district's formation, the region was known as Ernad, Valluvanad, Vettathunad etc.
Malappuram DIstict with its headquarters at Malappuram was formed on 16th june 1969 . Malappuram meaning "terraced place atop the hills", derives from the geography of the district headquarters. Before the district's formation, the region was known as Ernad, Valluvanad, Vettathunad etc.
The district has a rich cultural and political heritage. The port of Ponnani (roughly identified with Tyndis) was a centre of trade with Ancient Rome. After the Chera Dynasty a number of dynasties controlled the area, and by the ninth century the region was ruled by the Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram. After the disintegration of the Kulasekhara kingdom a number of Nair city-states emerged including Valluvanad, Vettattunadu(Tanur) , Parappanad and Nediyiruppu (ruled by the Zamorins) . During the 13th century, the Samoothiri of Calicut expanded their territories to Malabar. Thirunavaya, the seat of Mamankam, was in Malappuram district.
The district has a rich cultural and political heritage. The port of Ponnani (roughly identified with Tyndis) was a centre of trade with Ancient Rome. After the Chera Dynasty a number of dynasties controlled the area, and by the ninth century the region was ruled by the Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram. After the disintegration of the Kulasekhara kingdom a number of Nair city-states emerged including Valluvanad, Vettattunadu(Tanur) , Parappanad and Nediyiruppu (ruled by the Zamorins) . During the 13th century, the Samoothiri of Calicut expanded their territories to Malabar. Thirunavaya, the seat of Mamankam, was in Malappuram district.
European colonial powers first landed in Malabar during the 15th century, and the Samoothiris often allied with foreign powers. During the 18th century, the de facto Mysore kingdom rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan marched into the Zamorin’s districts.
European colonial powers first landed in Malabar during the 15th century, and the Samoothiris often allied with foreign powers. During the 18th century, the de facto Mysore kingdom rulers Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan marched into the Zamorin’s districts.
Malappuram was a military head quarters from ancient times. Initially home to the Valluvanad chieftains, Malappuram was annexed by the Zamorins in his conquests and since then served as his military headquarters. The Zamorins of Kozhikode had their away over this place and they stationed a part of their militia here.Para Nimbi, the chieftain of the Zamorin, ruled with his head quarters at Kottappady in Malappuram. The Fort Gate Maidan (Kottappady) was once used for training military of the Zamorin. Tipu Sultan had a fort here at Malappuram. Later The Britishers established the Haig Barracks on top of hill, at the banks of Kadalundi river, to station their forces. Main barracks has now been turned into the seat of district administration. Main district offices are functioning here. Malappuram was one of the major centres of rebellion, popularly known as Mappila Lahala. The headquarters of British troops later became the headquarters of the Malabar Special Police (MSP) which was established in 1921 in the aftermath of Malabar rebellion. Pookkottur near Malappuram, has a place in history, where the mappila warrior fought the British with their traditional weapons were killed in cold blood, during the rebellion .
Malappuram was a military head quarters from ancient times. Initially home to the Valluvanad chieftains, Malappuram was annexed by the Zamorins in his conquests and since then served as his military headquarters. The Zamorins of Kozhikode had their away over this place and they stationed a part of their militia here.Para Nimbi, the chieftain of the Zamorin, ruled with his head quarters at Kottappady in Malappuram. The Fort Gate Maidan (Kottappady) was once used for training military of the Zamorin. Tipu Sultan had a fort here at Malappuram. Later The Britishers established the Haig Barracks on top of hill, at the banks of Kadalundi river, to station their forces. Main barracks has now been turned into the seat of district administration. Main district offices are functioning here. Malappuram was one of the major centres of rebellion, popularly known as Mappila Lahala. The headquarters of British troops later became the headquarters of the Malabar Special Police (MSP) which was established in 1921 in the aftermath of Malabar rebellion. Pookkottur near Malappuram, has a place in history, where the mappila warrior fought the British with their traditional weapons were killed in cold blood, during the rebellion .
Malappuram has been part of movements such as Khilafat Movement and Moplah Rebellion in the early 20th century. Before Indian independence in 1947, Malappuram was part of Malabar District in the Madras Presidency of British India. The present district was administered as parts of Kozhikode, Eranad taluk, Valluvanad Taluk and Ponnani Taluk. Malabar District remained part of Madras state for some time after independence, but on 1 November 1956 it merged with Travancore-Cochin to form the state of Kerala. Large-scale changes in the territorial jurisdiction of the region took place in 1957 and 1969. On 1 January 1957, Tirur taluk was formed from portions of Eranad taluk and Ponnani taluk. Another portion of Ponnani taluk was transferred to the new Chavakkad taluk, and the remainder is present-day Ponnani taluk. Perinthalmanna taluk was formed from the former Valluvanad Taluk. Of these, Eranad Taluk and Tirur remained in Kozhikode District and Perinthalmanna Taluk and Ponnani taluk remained in Palakkad District. The new district of Malappuram was formed with four taluks (Eranad, Perinthalmanna, Tirur and Ponnani), four towns, fourteen developmental blocks and 100 panchayats. Three more taluks, Tirurangadi taluk , Nilambur taluk and Kondotty Taluks were formed from Tirur Taluk and Eranad taluk.
Malappuram has been part of movements such as Khilafat Movement and Moplah Rebellion in the early 20th century. Before Indian independence in 1947, Malappuram was part of Malabar District in the Madras Presidency of British India. The present district was administered as parts of Kozhikode, Eranad taluk, Valluvanad Taluk and Ponnani Taluk. Malabar District remained part of Madras state for some time after independence, but on 1 November 1956 it merged with Travancore-Cochin to form the state of Kerala. Large-scale changes in the territorial jurisdiction of the region took place in 1957 and 1969. On 1 January 1957, Tirur taluk was formed from portions of Eranad taluk and Ponnani taluk. Another portion of Ponnani taluk was transferred to the new Chavakkad taluk, and the remainder is present-day Ponnani taluk. Perinthalmanna taluk was formed from the former Valluvanad Taluk. Of these, Eranad Taluk and Tirur remained in Kozhikode District and Perinthalmanna Taluk and Ponnani taluk remained in Palakkad District. The new district of Malappuram was formed with four taluks (Eranad, Perinthalmanna, Tirur and Ponnani), four towns, fourteen developmental blocks and 100 panchayats. Three more taluks, Tirurangadi taluk , Nilambur taluk and Kondotty Taluks were formed from Tirur Taluk and Eranad taluk.
During the 1970s Persion Gulf Oil reserves were opened to commercial extraction, and thousands of unskilled workers migrated to the Gulf. They sent money home, supporting the rural economy, and by the late 20th century the region had First World health standards and near-universal literacy.
During the 1970s Persion Gulf Oil reserves were opened to commercial extraction, and thousands of unskilled workers migrated to the Gulf. They sent money home, supporting the rural economy, and by the late 20th century the region had First World health standards and near-universal literacy.
Malappuram district contains abundant wildlife and a number of small hills, forests, rivers and streams flowing to the west, backwaters and paddy, arecanut, cashewnut, pepper, ginger, pulses, coconut, banana, tapioca and rubber plantations. Malappuram is one of two Muslim-majority districts in south India. The Hindu temples and Mopilah mosques of the region are known for their colorful festivals, and it is the most populous district in Kerala. Religions practised in the district include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism and tribal religions.
Malappuram district contains abundant wildlife and a number of small hills, forests, rivers and streams flowing to the west, backwaters and paddy, arecanut, cashewnut, pepper, ginger, pulses, coconut, banana, tapioca and rubber plantations. Malappuram is one of two Muslim-majority districts in south India. The Hindu temples and Mopilah mosques of the region are known for their colorful festivals, and it is the most populous district in Kerala. Religions practised in the district include Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism and tribal religions.
The birthplace of Thunjathu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language is in Malappuram district . It is in Thunjan parambu near Tirur. The famous "Thunjan Utsavam" is held here every year in the first week of February. During this festival many literary luminaries, singers and classical dancers gather here
The birthplace of Thunjathu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam language is in Malappuram district . It is in Thunjan parambu near Tirur. The famous "Thunjan Utsavam" is held here every year in the first week of February. During this festival many literary luminaries, singers and classical dancers gather here
Ponnani is one of the oldest port on Malabar Coast and has contributed to the trade and economy of Malabar from very early times. This port was used as a hub for trading with Arabs and Europeans in the early ages of British Colonial rule in Malabar.Trikkavu in Ponnani was one among the seats of the Zamorin of Calicut, from where he controlled the trade and commerce.
Ponnani is one of the oldest port on Malabar Coast and has contributed to the trade and economy of Malabar from very early times. This port was used as a hub for trading with Arabs and Europeans in the early ages of British Colonial rule in Malabar.Trikkavu in Ponnani was one among the seats of the Zamorin of Calicut, from where he controlled the trade and commerce.
Kondotty Nercha is a week-long festival in March at the 18th-century Pazhayangadi Mosque. The tomb of the Sufi Mohammed Shah is near the Mughal-style mosque. The Andu Nercha of Puthenpalliis held at Perumpadappu, in the southwestern part of the district. During the festival, ney choru (rice with ghee) is distributed to devotees and the poor. The Omanoor Nercha is a mosque festival which commemorates martyrs.
Kondotty Nercha is a week-long festival in March at the 18th-century Pazhayangadi Mosque. The tomb of the Sufi Mohammed Shah is near the Mughal-style mosque. The Andu Nercha of Puthenpalliis held at Perumpadappu, in the southwestern part of the district. During the festival, ney choru (rice with ghee) is distributed to devotees and the poor. The Omanoor Nercha is a mosque festival which commemorates martyrs.
Vairamkode Vela (temple festival), or Theeyaattu, is a six-day festival held in February from Sunday to Friday featuring processions, fireworks and markets. The eleven day Thirumandhamkunnu pooram, in March or April, is a temple festival in central Malabar. Tirumanthamkunnu Temple is, with Kodungallur and Panayarakavu, one of Kerala's three main Bhagavati temples. Kottakkal is also noted for its March - April temple festival, Kottakkal Pooram, where Indian classical artists perform. The Nilambur Pattu is a week-long festival, held in January at its Kovilakam. The Malaparamba Perunnal is a church festival in Malaparamba, near Angadipuram, and there are also summer church festivals in Pariyapuram, Chungathara and Edakkara.
Vairamkode Vela (temple festival), or Theeyaattu, is a six-day festival held in February from Sunday to Friday featuring processions, fireworks and markets. The eleven day Thirumandhamkunnu pooram, in March or April, is a temple festival in central Malabar. Tirumanthamkunnu Temple is, with Kodungallur and Panayarakavu, one of Kerala's three main Bhagavati temples. Kottakkal is also noted for its March - April temple festival, Kottakkal Pooram, where Indian classical artists perform. The Nilambur Pattu is a week-long festival, held in January at its Kovilakam. The Malaparamba Perunnal is a church festival in Malaparamba, near Angadipuram, and there are also summer church festivals in Pariyapuram, Chungathara and Edakkara.
GEOGRAPHY OF DISTRICT
GEOGRAPHY OF DISTRICT
The Malappuram district , which is the third largest district of Kerla lies in northern Kerala and is bounded on the north by Waynad and Kozhikkode districts, on the north-east by Tamil nadu on the south-east and south by Palakkad district, on the south-west by Thrissur district on the west by the Arabian Sea and on the north-west by Kozhikkode district . The District with coastline of 70 kms is the most populous district of Kerala with 13 % of the total population of the state .
The Malappuram district , which is the third largest district of Kerla lies in northern Kerala and is bounded on the north by Waynad and Kozhikkode districts, on the north-east by Tamil nadu on the south-east and south by Palakkad district, on the south-west by Thrissur district on the west by the Arabian Sea and on the north-west by Kozhikkode district . The District with coastline of 70 kms is the most populous district of Kerala with 13 % of the total population of the state .
At present malappuram district consists of 2 Revenue Divisions, 7 Taluks 138 villages , 15 Block Panchayaths 12 Municipalities and 94 Grama Panchayaths.
At present malappuram district consists of 2 Revenue Divisions, 7 Taluks 138 villages , 15 Block Panchayaths 12 Municipalities and 94 Grama Panchayaths.
Bharathapuzha(Nila), Chaliyar and Kadalundi river are major rivers in the district. Bharathappuzha , also known as the River Nila,With a length of 209km, it is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River . During Zamorin”s regime at Calicut the festival “Mamankam” – fight between Zamorin”s army men and the Chavers ( Suicidal Soldiers ) of Valluvakkonathiri of Valluvanadu (present Angadippuram of Perintalmanna Taluk ) had been organized on the river banks of Bharatapuzha at Tirunavaya of Tirur Taluk . Chaliyar on north of this district. Chaliyar has a length of 169km and originates from Illambalieri hills in Tamil naduand flows into the sea at Beypore in Kozhikkode district. Of these rivers, only Chaliyar is perennial. The other rivers dry up in summer. This is one of the reasons that Malappuram district is prone to drought
Bharathapuzha(Nila), Chaliyar and Kadalundi river are major rivers in the district. Bharathappuzha , also known as the River Nila,With a length of 209km, it is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River . During Zamorin”s regime at Calicut the festival “Mamankam” – fight between Zamorin”s army men and the Chavers ( Suicidal Soldiers ) of Valluvakkonathiri of Valluvanadu (present Angadippuram of Perintalmanna Taluk ) had been organized on the river banks of Bharatapuzha at Tirunavaya of Tirur Taluk . Chaliyar on north of this district. Chaliyar has a length of 169km and originates from Illambalieri hills in Tamil naduand flows into the sea at Beypore in Kozhikkode district. Of these rivers, only Chaliyar is perennial. The other rivers dry up in summer. This is one of the reasons that Malappuram district is prone to drought
Kadalundi river formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Olipuzha and Veliyar. Olipuzha originates form Cherakomban hill and Veliyar from Erattakomban hill. They flow through the Silent Valley and traverse through Eranad and Valluvanad regions, before flowing into the sea at Kadalundi. It passes through places like . It has a circuit course of 130km.
Kadalundi river formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Olipuzha and Veliyar. Olipuzha originates form Cherakomban hill and Veliyar from Erattakomban hill. They flow through the Silent Valley and traverse through Eranad and Valluvanad regions, before flowing into the sea at Kadalundi. It passes through places like . It has a circuit course of 130km.
Ponnani the major coastal region in the district provides a natural ground for establishing a port. Ponnani is a sea shore town along the south banks of Barathappuzzha. It is located at 10.77 °N 75.9 °E [2] at the earth global. It has an average elevation of 5 metres (16 feet).
Ponnani the major coastal region in the district provides a natural ground for establishing a port. Ponnani is a sea shore town along the south banks of Barathappuzzha. It is located at 10.77 °N 75.9 °E [2] at the earth global. It has an average elevation of 5 metres (16 feet).
Nilambur is a taluk in the Malappuram District of Kerala, is situated close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. Gold depositse have also found in Marutha near Nilambur .
Nilambur is a taluk in the Malappuram District of Kerala, is situated close to the Nilgiris range of the Western Ghats on the banks of the Chaliyar River. Gold depositse have also found in Marutha near Nilambur .
A major river of the local economy is the remittances of the migrants residing in the Middle East, by which banking sector in Malappuram has huge NRI deposits. And so it is natural for Malappuram to hold 9th position in Top Ten Towns with highest per capita bank deposits in India. The city has a strong trader community in which hotels and bakery business out numbers, followed by the textile and medical sector. With all leading automobile brands establishing their showrooms in the city, Malappuram RTO has witnessed highest number of vehicle registration in the state since couple of years. Tourism is the major crowd puller of the city. Places like Kottakkunnu, Shanthitheeram etc. attracts thousands of people from all over the state. According to the industries department of Kerala, visitors in the Kottakkunnu during festive season are more than 9 to 10 lakh. General engineering, cloth manufacturing, timber oriented business etc. are the commonly found industrial enterprises in the city. Almost 50 percent of employees in the city are part of service sector. Being the district headquarters, people working in different government offices contributes a major part in the commerce and the economy.
A major river of the local economy is the remittances of the migrants residing in the Middle East, by which banking sector in Malappuram has huge NRI deposits. And so it is natural for Malappuram to hold 9th position in Top Ten Towns with highest per capita bank deposits in India. The city has a strong trader community in which hotels and bakery business out numbers, followed by the textile and medical sector. With all leading automobile brands establishing their showrooms in the city, Malappuram RTO has witnessed highest number of vehicle registration in the state since couple of years. Tourism is the major crowd puller of the city. Places like Kottakkunnu, Shanthitheeram etc. attracts thousands of people from all over the state. According to the industries department of Kerala, visitors in the Kottakkunnu during festive season are more than 9 to 10 lakh. General engineering, cloth manufacturing, timber oriented business etc. are the commonly found industrial enterprises in the city. Almost 50 percent of employees in the city are part of service sector. Being the district headquarters, people working in different government offices contributes a major part in the commerce and the economy.