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Idimuzhikkal or Chelembra is a town in
Malappuram district
Malappuram (), is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the to ...
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Kerala
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India
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. Chelembra is the Panchayath (One of the elementary governmental ruling systems in India) and Idimuzhikal is the capital of this Panchayath. Chelembra grama panchayat in the district.
Location
Idimuzhikkal town is technically in Malappuram district but it is considered an extension of the
Ramanattukara
Ramanattukara is a municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. This town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village. Ramanattukara is located 14 km away from Kozhikode city.
Developing as a suburb of ...
town of Kozhikode district. It is bordered by
Feroke
Feroke (), is a Municipality and a part of Kozhikode metropolitan area under Kozhikode Development Authority (K.D.A) in the Kozhikode district of the Indian state of Kerala.
Feroke municipality shares the border with Kozhikode corporation, Ra ...
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Pallikkal
Pallikkal (Pallikkal Bazar) is a T-shaped town, village and gram panchayat in Kondotty Taluk, Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.
Calicut International Airport at Karipur is near Pallikkal.
Pallikkal Bazar is with in 5 ...
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Thenjipalam
Thenhipalam (also spelt Tenhipalam and Thenjipalam) is a census town and a panchayat in Tirurangadi taluk in Malappuram district of Kerala, India, with a population of 27,273 as per 2001 census, consisting of 13,293 males and 13,980 females. ...
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Vallikunnu
Vallikkunnu is a village in Tirurangadi Taluk of Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India with an area of 25 km2. It is located 5 km north of Parappanangadi town and comes under the jurisdiction of Parappanangadi Police St ...
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Kondotty
Kondotty is a developing town, municipality, and aerotropolis in the Malappuram district state of Kerala, India which is located near Calicut International Airport, 24 km from Malappuram. It is the headquarters of Kondotty Taluk, which wa ...
and
Kadalundi
Kadalundi is a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. It is a coastal village close to the Arabian Sea. Kadalundi is famous for its bird sanctuary, which is home to various migratory birds during certain seasons and has been recently decla ...
towns. The
National Highway 17
Route 17, or Highway 17 can refer to the following roads:
For the roads named "A17", see list of A17 roads.
International
* European route E17
* European route E017
Australia
* Brisbane Valley Highway, Queensland
* D'Aguilar Highway, Queensla ...
transverses this township at Idimuzhikal and
Kakkanchery
Idimuzhikkal or Chelembra is a town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Chelembra is the Panchayath (One of the elementary governmental ruling systems in India) and Idimuzhikal is the capital of this Panchayath. Chelembra grama panchayat ...
which are three kilometers apart.
Proposed Vallikunnu Municipality
The proposed Vallikunnu Municipality comprises:
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Vallikunnu
Vallikkunnu is a village in Tirurangadi Taluk of Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India with an area of 25 km2. It is located 5 km north of Parappanangadi town and comes under the jurisdiction of Parappanangadi Police St ...
panchayat
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Tenhipalam
Thenhipalam (also spelt Tenhipalam and Thenjipalam) is a census town and a panchayat in Tirurangadi taluk in Malappuram district of Kerala, India, with a population of 27,273 as per 2001 census, consisting of 13,293 males and 13,980 females. ...
panchayat
*Chelembra panchayat
Total Area: 77.18 km
2
Total Population (1991 Census): 108,792
History
One of the earliest mention of Chelembra comes from Logans's Malabar manual (P.649). As per this document, Chelembra came under Ramnad as a territory and acknowledged Zamorin as direct ruler.
It is also believed that Chelembra was ruled by local landlords known as Elancheeri Manazhi Moosad who reside at Elancheeri Illam, Perumannassery (Perunneeri) and their "Samantha" (servants) Nambeesans of Thiruvangattu. Thiruvangattu Shiva Temple is an important historic location in this Panchayat. The Embranthiris of Neelamana Illam also were servile to Elancheeri Moosad and assisted them in the administration of the village.
It's believed that these Neelamana Embranthiris were brought to Chelembra by the Manazhi Moosad from the northern districts of Kerala to take care of the rituals and administration of the temples of this village. The Elancheeri Sree Sankara Narayana Kshetram is believed to be constructed for the exclusive use of the members of the Manazhi Family, but later on were given to the public by the Manazhi Moosad. Adv. Anil Moosad is the present lord of the region.
During the time of his father Manazhi Sreedharan Moosad, the Sankara Narayana Temple administration was entrusted with a committee of devotees which was led by Karuthedath Raman Nambeesan, Vasuthodi Neelakantan Nambeesan, Chandran Appat, P P Balakrishnan Master, Radhakrishna Menon and Nellikkode Dasan.
Economy
Idimuzhikkal is one of the main commercial centers of Chelembra. It is also the capital town where the Panchayath office and Village office is located. The economy is mainly agrarian and small business oriented. Eurospin Industries, one of the main industries in Chelembra has stopped operation due to labour strikes. The Kinfra industrial facility is situated in this village which started in early 200s.
Chelembra has witnessed a building boom in recent years, along the sides of two National Highways and a bypass road. This is particularly evident in the number of shopping complexes built in recent years. Chelembra is developing fast with the development of KINFRA industrial park at Kakkanchery by the Kerala Government. This is the first of its kind in the state. Other planned projects include the Cyber park at Ramanattukara. Close proximity to
Calicut International Airport
Calicut International Airport , also known as Kozhikode Airport or Karipur Airport, is an international airport located in Karipur, Malappuram district of Kerala, India. It serves the Malabar region of Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad and Palak ...
, the
University of Calicut
The University of Calicut, also known as Calicut University, is a State ownership, state-run public university headquartered at Tenhipalam in Malappuram district of the state of Kerala, India. Established in 1968, it is the first university to ...
and two major national highways speeds the development of Chelembra.
Traditional Weavers
Once Idimuzhikkal was known for the traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal Theru. They spin cotton yarn from the fibre and then made cotton towels and cloth from this yarn. The cotton face towels known locally as "thorthu" was sold throughout the area and in the nearby cities,
Kozhikode
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...
. The traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal belonged to a particular community known as Shaliya, Chettiyar, or Padma Shaliya. According to the caste hierarchical system of Kerala, this community was just below the Vishwakarma community of the Hindu religion. They too are a subdivision of the Vishwakarma community. They lived in small communes, called 'theru', and they worshipped Lord Ganapathy as their deity. There are 'theru' in different parts of the state.
The main source of income of Idimuzhikkal was from this traditional weaving industry. Some still continue with this profession.
Specially trained carpenters of this region make the weaving machinery, which is called 'thari'.
Politics
People of Chelembra is active in politics also, perhaps Indian Muslim League will be the party which has the largest number of registered members, followed closely by Indian National Congress. Communist (Marxist)Party of India , BJP and other such socio-political parties are also alive here.
One of the early socio-political activity is linked to the road development in Kolakkuth area. The villagers under the leadership of Unnikrishnan Nair, Appukkutty Master, Kalliyil Raman Nair, R V Govindan Nair, Ratnakaran Nair, Andiseery Narayanan, Amdissery Narayanan Master, Kalliyil Narayanan Nair and Nandillath Rajan formed a committee for development of Idimuzhikkal- Agrasala road. The local landlords were not willing to part with their land for development of the road. This lead to conflict and the villagers jointly razed the wall of one of the landlords enabling road development. This lead to a criminal- civil proceedings which lasted several years. This road development lead to subsequent overall development of the region.
Important Landmarks
There are some prestigious educational institutions in Chelembra- Bhavan's Vidyashram located at Idimuzhikkal, Devaki Amma college of Pharmacy and Devaki Amma Memorial Guruvayoorappan College of Architecture, Narayanan Nair Memorial Higher Secondary School, Subramanya Vilasam Aided Upper Primary School, Alikkutty Moulavi Memorial Upper Primary School, Kolakattuchakli UP School, Perunthodippadam UP School etc. are some of them. Narayanan Nair School was established in 1976 at Pulliparamba in Chelembra.
Thiruvangat Siva temple,
Elannummel Shiva temple, Perumannassery Sankaranarayana temple, Subramannya Swami temple, Theru Maha Ganapathi temple, Ayyappa Bhajana Madom, Idimuzhikkal, Chelooppadam Mosque, Elannummal Mosque, Kuroangoth Mosque, Perunneeri Mosque, Panayappuram juma Masjid etc. are a few of the places of worship in Chelembra. Another noted places of worship include Pullancheeri Kavu, Panengal Kavu, Pullipparambu Bhajanamadom etc.
Chelembra is the first Panchayath in Kerala which achieved 100% computer literacy by implementing the Akshaya programme successfully. Chelembra received the state award called "Nirmal Award" for the best Panchayath in Kerala.
Darul Irshad Shariath College is situated on Kolakuth road. Devaki Amma Training College and Narayanan Nair High School are also situated nearby. Elannummel Shiva Temple at Kolakkatuchaly attracts many devotees. Noorul Hudha school is at Muthirapparamba.
Culture
There are many temples and mosques in the panchayath of Chelembra. The common Hindu festivals include the several "utsavams" celebrated in small temples, during which "theyyam" and "thira" will be on display.
Duff Muttu
Duffmuttu (also: Dubhmuttu) is an art form prevalent in the Malabar region of the states of Kerala and Karnataka in south India. It derives its name from the daf, duff, a percussion instrument made of wood and ox skin. The word duff is of Arabi ...
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Kolkali
Kolkali is a folk art performed in Malabar region of Kerala, India. The dance performers move in a circle, striking small sticks and keeping rhythm with special steps. The circle expands and contracts as the dance progress. The accompanying music ...
and
Aravana
Aravana muttu or arabana muttu is an art form prevalent among Muslims in Kerala state of south India, named after the aravana, a hand-held, one-sided flat tambourine or drumlike musical instrument, derived from Arabia. It is made of wood and ani ...
muttu are common folk arts of this locality among Muslim population. There are many libraries attached to mosques giving a rich source of Islamic studies. Most of the books are written in
Arabi-Malayalam
Arabi Malayalam (also called Mappila Malayalam and Moplah Malayalam) is the traditional Dravidian language of the Mappila Muslim community. It is spoken by several thousand people, predominantly in the Malabar Coast of Kerala state, southe ...
which is a version of the
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...
language written in
Arabic script
The Arabic script is the writing system used for Arabic and several other languages of Asia and Africa. It is the second-most widely used writing system in the world by number of countries using it or a script directly derived from it, and the ...
. People gather in mosques for the evening prayer and continue to sit there after the prayers discussing social and cultural issues. Business and family issues are also sorted out during these evening meetings.
Education
There are several elementary/ upper primary schools including Chelembra ALPS, Elannummal AMLPS, Kolakattuchali ALPS, Perumthodipadam AMLPS, Pullinkunnu ALPS, Chelembra SVAUPS and Chelupadam AMMAMUPS.
The highschool in this panchayath is NNMHS, Chelembra.
Chelembra is now becoming a noted education centre also. Bhavans have a CBSE higher secondary school, law college, teacher's training centre and a junior college. Another noted educational institution is Naarayanan Nair Memorial Institutions, Devaki Amma Colleges and Manhajur Rashad Islamic college affiliated to Darul Huda Islamic University Chemmad. There are BEd, DEd, MEd, colleges, Postgraduate Pharmacy colleges, Higher Secondary schools, College of Architecture and junior schools by this group. The Subrahmanya Vilasam Aided Upper Primary (SVAUP)School is one of the noted educational institution of this area. Mr. Thaikkoottathil Apputty was the manager of this school. After his death Mr. Subrahmanyan Thikkottathil took charge of the school. Another noted educational institution is The Chelooppadam UP School founded by Neelat Mohammed.
Public Health
There is a health centre at Chelooppadam near the Poolappoyil area which caters to the needs of the local people. An ayurvedic health centre also is functioning at Kunool Valavu in the Ambalakkandi Parambu.
Transportation
Idimuzhikkal town connects to other parts of India through
Feroke
Feroke (), is a Municipality and a part of Kozhikode metropolitan area under Kozhikode Development Authority (K.D.A) in the Kozhikode district of the Indian state of Kerala.
Feroke municipality shares the border with Kozhikode corporation, Ra ...
town. National highway 66 passes through Idimuzhikkal and the northern stretch connects to
Goa
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and
Mumbai
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. The southern stretch connects to
Cochin
Kochi (), also known as Cochin ( ) ( the official name until 1996) is a major port city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of K ...
and
Trivandrum
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. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to
Ooty
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Mysore
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and
Bangalore
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through Highways.12,29 and 181. The nearest airport is at
Kozhikode
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...
. The nearest major railway station is at
Parappanangadi
Parappanangadi, , is a major town and a municipality in Tirurangadi taluk of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is a coastal town located close to the Arabian sea. Parappanangadi railway station is one of the oldest railway stations in Kera ...
.
One of the earliest roads in Chelembra was Idimuzhikal- Cheloopadam- Kolakkuth road. This road is now part of the PWD road network.
Chelembra is close to Kadalundippuzha, which allows access to water transportation extending all the way till Kozhikode and beyond.
The nearest airport is Calicut international airport which is around 10 kilometers away from Idimuzhikkal.
Industry
One of the earlier industries were the Chelembra Spinning mill where several thousand employees worked. The company was closed in 1990s due to labour unrest.
Kakkanchery technopark(KINFRA) was later opened which has attracted several information technology and food technology companies.
Suburbs and Villages
* Chakkulangara, Kolakkattu Chali and Paingotoor
* Pulliparamba, Elannummal, Kolakkuth, Perunneeri aka Perumannassery
* Panayapuram, Chaliparambu, Perunthodipadam and Kuttippala
* Parayil Bazar, Chelooppadam and Kakkanchery.
* Durga Nagar, Puliyasheri Vishnu Temple
* Kottappuram Road, Kohinoor, Thenhippalam
* Padikkal, Velimukku and Thalappara
* Chelupadam and Punchirivalavu
* Koonoolvalavu, Kattukuzhingara and Perumannasseri
* Natakassery, Pullipparamba and Kolakkuth
* Kolakkattuchaly, Kolakkuthu, Kandayipadam, Elannummel and Muthirapparamba
* Olipram pathinalu and Olipram Pathinanchu
Tourist Attraction
The village still retains its rustic beauty;
several ponds, especially the Appat pond, along with tiny brooks that weave across the expanse of paddy fields, are the main attractions of this village. The village rest on the banks of branches of
Kadalundi
Kadalundi is a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. It is a coastal village close to the Arabian Sea. Kadalundi is famous for its bird sanctuary, which is home to various migratory birds during certain seasons and has been recently decla ...
River which originates from Neelithode of
Ramanattukara
Ramanattukara is a municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. This town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village. Ramanattukara is located 14 km away from Kozhikode city.
Developing as a suburb of ...
. The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary spreads over a cluster of islands where the Kadalundipuzha River flows into the Arabian Sea. There are over a hundred varieties of native birds and around 60 varieties of migratory birds that come here in large numbers annually. Idimuzhikkal/
Ramanattukara
Ramanattukara is a municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. This town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village. Ramanattukara is located 14 km away from Kozhikode city.
Developing as a suburb of ...
is the main town, Kakkanchery is another developing town; both situated by National Highway 17. Now the road-widening efforts initiated by the National Highways Authority have totally changed the facade of this town.
See also
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Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
The Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary lies in Vallikunnu Grama Panchayat of Malappuram district in Kerala, India. It spreads over a cluster of islands where the Kadalundipuzha River flows into the Arabian Sea. The Sanctuary hill is around 200 m above ...
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Paruthippara
Paruthippara or Kodampuzha is a small village near Feroke in Kozhikode District. The village is considered an industrial belt as a large number of small-scale are established here for a long time.
Location
Paruthippara is located on a side s ...
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Farook College
Farook College is a government-aided, autonomous, arts and science college located in Feroke near Calicut, Kerala, India. It is the largest residential post-graduate aided institution in Kerala affiliated to the University of Calicut; it was ...
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Ramanattukara
Ramanattukara is a municipality census town in Kozhikode district in the Indian state of Kerala. This town was formerly called Kadungan Chira village. Ramanattukara is located 14 km away from Kozhikode city.
Developing as a suburb of ...
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Vallikkunnu
Vallikkunnu is a village in Tirurangadi Taluk of Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India with an area of 25 km2. It is located 5 km north of Parappanangadi town and comes under the jurisdiction of Parappanangadi Police Sta ...
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Feroke
Feroke (), is a Municipality and a part of Kozhikode metropolitan area under Kozhikode Development Authority (K.D.A) in the Kozhikode district of the Indian state of Kerala.
Feroke municipality shares the border with Kozhikode corporation, Ra ...
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Chelari
Thenhipalam (also spelt Tenhipalam and Thenjipalam) is a census town and a panchayat in Tirurangadi taluk in Malappuram district of Kerala, India, with a population of 27,273 as per 2001 census, consisting of 13,293 males and 13,980 females.< ...
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Tenhipalam
Thenhipalam (also spelt Tenhipalam and Thenjipalam) is a census town and a panchayat in Tirurangadi taluk in Malappuram district of Kerala, India, with a population of 27,273 as per 2001 census, consisting of 13,293 males and 13,980 females. ...
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Chelembra
Idimuzhikkal or Chelembra is a town in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Chelembra is the Panchayath (One of the elementary governmental ruling systems in India) and Idimuzhikal is the capital of this Panchayath. Chelembra grama panchayat ...
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