Idimuzhikkal

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 in the district has become the first first-aid literate civic body in the country. It is achieved through a project titled Mission First Aid by tying up with the Healing Foundation India and the Devaki Amma Memorial Educational Institutions.[1]

Chelembra

Chelembra
Census town
School and Postoffice
Coordinates: 11.1519500°N 75.889290°E / 11.1519500; 75.889290
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Government
 • BodyPanchayat
Population
 (2016)
 • Total120,000+
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
673634
Telephone code0483
Vehicle registrationKL-65
Nearest cityKozhikode
Sex ratio.99 ♂/♀
Literacy99%
Lok Sabha constituencyMalappuram
Rajya Sabha constituencyVallikkunnu
Civic agencyPanchayat
Nearest AirportCalicut International Airport
Websitechelembrapanchayath.org
Shiva Temple, Kolakkuth
Temple Pond at Kolakkuth

Location

Idimuzhikkal town is technically in Malappuram district but it is considered an extension of the Ramanattukara town of Kozhikode district. It is bordered by Feroke, Pallikkal, Thenjipalam, Vallikunnu, Kondotty and Kadalundi towns. The National Highway 17 transverses this township at Idimuzhikal and Kakkanchery which are three kilometers apart.

Proposed Vallikunnu Municipality

The proposed Vallikunnu Municipality comprises:

Total Area: 77.18 km2

Total Population (1991 Census): 108,792

History

The history of Chelembra is not found in any written documents, but it is believed to be 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 Neelaman 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, Radakrishna 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, the University of Calicut and two major national highways speeds the development of Chelembra.

Traditional Weavers

Once Idimuzhikkal was known for the traditional weavers of Idimuzhikkal Theru. They span 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 city, Kozhikode. 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 led to conflict and the villagers jointly razed the wall of one of the landlords enabling road development. This led to a criminal- civil proceedings which lasted several years. This road development led to subsequent overall development of the region.

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.

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, Peruntodippadam 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.

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 in display. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu 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 which is a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. 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.

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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.

Transportation

Idimuzhikkal village connects to other parts of India through Feroke town. National highway No.66 passes through Idimuzhikkal and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Parappanangadi.

One of the earliest roads in Chelembra was Idimuzhikal- Cheloopadam- Kolakkuth road. The initial development of this road was met with resistance from local landlords. The movement to develop this road by local leaders including Andissery Narayanan, Appukkutty Master, Kalliyil Raman Nair and N Rajan heralded further development of the region. 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 Karippur international airport which is around 10 km 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 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 and Perumannassery
  • Panayapuram, Chaliparambu, Perunthodipadam and Kuttippala
  • Parayil Bazar, Chelooppadam and Kakanchery.
  • Durga Nagar, Puliyasheri Vishnu Temple
  • Kottappuram Road, Kohinoor, Thenhippalam
  • Padikkal, Velimukku and Thalappara
  • Chelupadam and Punchirivalavu
  • Koonoolvalavu, Kattukuzhingara and Pedrunneeri
  • Galaxystop, 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 in the banks of branches of Kadalundi River which originates from Neelithode of Ramanattukara. 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 is the main town, Kakkanchery is another developing town; both situated by National Highway 17.

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See also

References
  1. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chelembra-is-maiden-first-aid-literate-society/article28815801.ece
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  1. "dchb malappuram" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in.
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