Narukara is a location in

Manjeri Manjeri () is a major town and municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is the fourth-most populous List of cities and towns in Kerala, municipality in the state. It is situated southeast of Calicut International Airport, Karipur ...

Municipality near Manjeri in

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State of south

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Location

The village is located on the state highway of Manjeri-Calicut (Calicut-Nilambur-Gudalore), 3 km away from Manjeri (the municipal capital). Number of educational institutions like post graduate colleges, higher secondary schools are in Narukara.

Landmarks

The major highlights in the place are "Naru Madhura Bhagavathi Temple", Unity Women's College (aided PG College of Calicut university), H.M College of Science and Technology, NSS English School, Sisters of Nazareth School, AUPS Pattarkulam, Al Huda English School Pattarkulam, GLP School Narukara, Matha Amrithananda Mayee Madom and School and Science Institute.

Economy

Other commercial institutes like Apco automobiles, PSN automobiles, Shakti automobiles,Eicher service center (showroom) etc. also having showrooms here.

Culture

Naruka Derived its name from the "Naru Madhura Meenakshi" Temple. Narukara was once a Nair dominated area who indulged in Farming and owned most of the land in Narukara. Narukara's major festival is Karthika Vilakku Uthsavam, this is celebrated every year during December month. Durga devotees from various places in around Narukara convene at the temple for a grand feast and cultural events. Every religious people live in peace and harmony at Narukara, this is a very beautiful place.

Transportation

Narukara village connects to other parts of India through

town. National highway No.66 passes through

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and the northern stretch connects to

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and

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. The southern stretch connects to

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and

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. National Highway No.966 connects to

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and

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. The nearest airport is at

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. The nearest major railway station is at

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References

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