Thazhekode is a village in

Perinthalmanna Perinthalmanna is a major town and municipality in Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It serves as the administrative centre for the Perinthalmanna taluk, as well as a List of revenue divisions of Kerala, revenue division, a community developm ...

in the state of

Kerala Kerala ( , ) is a States and union territories of India, state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile ...

, India.

Demographics

India

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, Thazhekode had a population of 21764 with 10348 males and 11416 females.

History

Thazekode was once the control of Nedungadies, the Nedunganad Rajas under Chera Kings. Later on captured by Valluvanad Rajas and Zamorin Rajas respectively. This place is situated at the foothill of Amminikadan Mala (mountain). The National High Way No. 966 is passing through it.

Thazhekode

Thazhekode. The place was famous for rice, hill produce, and forest products. Muslim families like Cholamugath, Ponneth, Nellaya and Nalakath are known for their wisdom and rich contributions for development of the place. Thazhekkode is the birth Place of former Education Minister Sri . Nalakath Sooppy and Adv. Cholamugath Koya, who was elected to Kerala Assembly in 1965 (which was dispersed by the President of India, since there was no majority for a party/alliance).

Valaamkurishi

The western portion of Thazhekode is known as Valaamkurisi, connected to the name of Valluvanad Rajas. Most of the landed property was in the holding of Pallasseri Moothamans, a title adorned by a branch of Nedungadies. After defeat of Valluvand, Zamoorin raja gave the control of this place to his chief Kotharayans, the second sthani of Kuthiravattathu Thampans.

Transportation

Thazhekkod village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna and Mannarkkad towns. National highway No.966 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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. Highway No.966 goes 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 horanur Angadippuram railway station is 12 km away from Thazhekode.

References

Villages in Malappuram district Perinthalmanna area {{Malappuram-geo-stub