Malappuram (District)

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Malappuram district /mʌlʌppʊrʌm/ is a district in the state of Kerala, south India with headquarters at the city of Malappuram. The district was formed on 16 June 1969. Malappuram district came into existence on June 16, 1969. Malappuram district is composed of portion of the erstwhile Palakkad and Kozhikode districts. It was carved out of Ernad taluk and portions of Tirur taluk of Kozhikode district and portions of Perinthalmannna and Ponnani taluks of Palakkad district.

The classic medieval center of learning Vedic and local politics, Thirunavaya, home of the traditional Ayurveda medicine, Kottakkal and one of the oldest centre of education of Islam the region, Ponnani are situated in Malappuram district. In 1921, present day Malappuram district witnessed a series of devastating revolts and massacres known as the Moplah rebellions, followed by decades of frozen economical, social, and political development. In the early years of the Communist rule in Kerala, Malappuram saw large land reforms under the Land Reform Ordinance. In the 1970s, huge oil reserves of Persian gulf were opened to commercial extraction, and thousands of unskilled people migrated to "the Gulf" seeking fortunes. They sent money home, propping up a sleepy rural economy, and by late 20th century the region had achieved first-world health standards and near universal literacy.[2] The present development, both economical and social, of the Malappuram District owes to the Kerala Gulf diaspora.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malappuram_District
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Coordinates:   11°5'37"N   76°10'55"E

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  • MALAPPURAM district was carved out of Koshikode and Palghat districts. History of Malappuram Dt: During British rule, Malabar District consisted of the present Kannur, Wayanad, Koshikode, Malappuram and Palakkad district. The head quarters of Malabar was Kozhikode. After Kerala state was formed on 01.11.1956, Malabar district was divided into THREE districts of Kozhikode, Kannur and Palakkad. Again these districts were further divided and Malappuram was formed.
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  • Malappuram District is a district of Kerala state in southern India. The district is large population district in kerala Malappuram district has a population of 3,625,471 (2001 census), and an area of 3550 km², with a population density of 1,022 persons per km². It was formed on June 16, 1969. It is the only district in Kerala with a majority Muslim population. Malappuram district has a rich cultural and political heritage. Malappuram is known for movements such as Khilafat Movement and Moplah Rebellion.
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  • Angadippuram is the famous temple town in Malappuram District and it is a pleasant village with average population. Also it is a good place to reside and having all facilities such as schools, college, polytechnic, railway station, worship places etc. for all communities.
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  • The district of Malappuram is bounded by the Nilgiri Hills in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west. The Portuguese, the British, and the sultans of Mysore had their sway over this place in the past. Malappuram, covering an area of 3,550 sq km, has a population of over 3.6 million. The total forest area is over 100,000 hectare. The Chaliyar (Beypore River), Kadalundipuzha, Bharathapuzha and Tirurpuzha are the important rivers. Elephants, deer, tigers, blue monkeys, and boars are found in the forests. Agriculture is the mainstay of the people and the main crops cultivated are paddy, coconut, tapioca, arecanut, cashew nut, banana, rubber, pulses, ginger, and pepper. Malappuram has 70 km of sea coast. Malappuram is famous for Oppanapattu (Muslim folksong) which is the main art form of the Muslim ladies. 'Kolkali' and 'duff muttu' are also popular Mappila (Muslim) arts. Other religious art forms such as Thira, Bhoothamkettu, Thiruvathirakkali, and Margom Kali are also performed during festive public gatherings. Kalaripayattu (an indigenous martial art) has got deep roots in Malappuram. There is great scope for pilgrimage tourism. Kondotty Nercha, a seven-day festival, is observed in the month of March. Thirumandhamkunnu Pooram offers colorful festivity days during March-April. Kottakkal, the seat of Ayurvedic treatment, is also famous for its temple festival. Malappuram is linked by road to several towns in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Calicut Airport is the nearest airport.
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  • Malappuram is aland of peace and harmony.As the name denotes malappuram is surrounded by hills and mountains.The most important feature of this ethic land is it's culture and tradition ,being a muslim majority area it doesn't show any symptoms of a communl rivalry or social barrier.All the pupil live their life in calm and secure manner.This land can be admirable in many cases 1, A healthy nature-Almost all the flora & fauna rich thick forest that is one of the main asset of the district.The Nilambur forest that covers many a hecyare of the land is famous for it's TEAK culture.
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