Rich in cultural and political heritage, Malappuram is a district lying in Northern Kerala and bounded on the north by Wayanad District, on the northeast by Tamil Nadu, Thrissur District on the southwest and Palakkad District on the south and southeast.
The district is known for national activism such as the Kilafat Movement and the Malabar Rebellion, which struggled against feudalism and colonialism.
Acknowledged by historians as part of Indian Independence Struggle, said movements are also said to be associated with religious overtones.
Literally meaning a land atop hills, Malappuram was part of the Malabar District in the Madras Presidency before the 1947 Indian Independence. The district is enriched with three great rivers namely the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzzha.
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 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.
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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. |
