Located on the
Calicut –
Madras road, 12 kms to the south west of Manjeri, and 52 kms to the south – west of
Calicut. The district of Malappuram had served as the headquarters of the British troops during their rule over
India and at present is the head quarter of the Malabar Special Police (M.S.P.)
The district still witnesses the ruins of an ancient fort of Tippu Sultan. Apart from this the district also depicts the ruins caused by revolt of Malabbar in 1921 this revolt was demolished by the Malabar Special Police (M.S.P). Before independence the present geographic area of the district was covered by the then taluks of Kozhikode, Ernad, Valluvanad and Ponnani taluks of erstwhile Madras Presidency. The major changes in the geographical boundaries took place between 1957 - 1969.
The district of Malappuram was constituted consisting of four taluks namely Ernad, Perinthalmanna, Triur and Ponnani, four statutory towns, fourteen developmental blocks, and ninety five panchayats. Later on two more taluks were incorporated in the district namely Tirurangadi and Nilambur by extracting the Triur and Ernad Taluk.
At present Malappuram District consists of 2 Revenue Divisions, 6 Taluks, 135 Villages, 14 Blocks, 5 Municipalities and 100 Panchayats.
Statistical Data:
Area (in Sq.km)
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3550
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Population
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3,629,640
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Males
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1,759,479
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Females
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1,870,161
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Sex ratio : Females/1000
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1063
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Density of Population
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1022
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Per Capita Income (in Rs)
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13782
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Literacy rate
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88.61%; Male 91.46%; Female 85..96%
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Coastal line in km.
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70
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Water bodied area in ha.
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4,994
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Forest area in ha.
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103417
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Assembly Constituencies
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1. Manjeri
2. Kondotti
3. Thiruoorangadi
4. Malappuram
5. Thanoor
6. Perinthalmanna
7. Ponnani
8. Manakada
9. Thirur
10. Vandoor
11. Nilamboor
12. Kuttippuram
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Tourist Attractions: The major tourist attractions of Malappuram are mentioned below:
Padinharekara Beach:This beach is located in Ponnani at the end of Tippu Sultan road. The beach offers a fascinating view of the adjoining point of river Bharathapuzha and Tirurpuzha with Arabian Sea.
Kadampuzha: Located in Melmuri village of Tirur taluk 3 kms to the north of Vettichira connecting the Calicut and Trissur districts this temple is said to be established by Jagadguru Shankaracharya. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathi.
Angadipuram: This is the place of a great importance located on the Madras-Calicut trunk road through which passes the Shornaur – Nilambur railway line. The place is famous for two temples of Thirumandhamkunnu and Tali.
Trikandiyur: The place is known for the ancient temple dedicated to lord Shiva. It is believed that the picture of Lord Shiva was installed by Parasurama. The place is situated nearer to the town of Tirur. Every year huge number of devotees visit this temple.
Valiya Juma Masjid Malappuram: This is a holy pilgrim centre of Muslims in Kerala. Annually a four day festival (nercha) is celebrated in April.
Apart from these major place there are various tourist destinations attracting tourists towards their fascination.
Connectivity: Malappuram is situated on the Calicut - Madras road, 12 km. south - west of Manjeri and 52 km. south - west of Calicut. Malappuram is the head quarters of the district.
Airways: An international airport is located at Karipur (Calicut Airport), 26 Km away from Malappuram. Flights are available to major Indian cities and to several cities in the Gulf, a traditional trading partner of the region.
Railways: Line through the costal belt runs through several towns situated in Malappuram district such as Tirur, Kuttippuram etc., which are well connected to cities in the north through the newly introduced Konkan Railway line.
Roadways: The district can also be accessed by road from Kozhikode (50 Km) and Palakkad (90 Km). Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by an excellent network of national and state highways.
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