Vadakkangara, Manjeri
Vadakkangara , also known as Makkaraparamba, is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]
Vadakkangara | |
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village includes small areas: (Kizhakke Kulambu, Vadakke Kulambu, Mukkil Kulambu, Tadathil Kundu, Kalavu, Kuzhaparambu, Kandam Parambu) | |
  Vadakkangara Location in Kerala, India  Vadakkangara Vadakkangara (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°0′0″N 76°9′30″E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,702 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 679324 |
| Vehicle registration | KL-53 |
Education
The literacy rate of the village is maintained high through the literacy drive of Kerala Literacy Mission. The main educational institute is Thangal Secondary School (TSS), Vadakkangara.
Economy
The economy encompasses traditional village farming, small scale business and the foreign money. The main crops cultivated are Coconut, Tapioca, Areca nut, banana, paddy.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census, Vadakkangara had a population of 18702 with 8920 males and 9782 females.[2] As of 2001 India census, Vadakkangara had a population of 15934 with 7739 males and 8195 females.[1]
Culture
Vadakkangara village is a predominantly Muslim populated area. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are common folk arts of this locality. 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. The Hindu minority of this area keeps their rich traditions by celebrating various festivals in their temples. Hindu rituals are done here with a regular devotion like other parts of Kerala.[3]
Transportation
Vadakkangara village connects to other parts of India through Manjeri town. National highway No.66 passes through Parappanangadi and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.
References
- "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
- "2011 indian census". Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "dchb malappuram" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in.