Thazhekkod, Malappuram district

Thazhekode is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Thazhekode
Village
Nickname(s):  TKD
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Coordinates: 10°57′0″N 76°17′0″E
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Malappuram
Population  (2001)
• Total	21,764
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	679341
Vehicle registration	KL-53

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Thazhekode had a population of 21764 with 10348 males and 11416 females.[1]

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. 213 is passing through it.

Thazhekode

The place was famous for rice, hill produce, and forest products. Muslim families like ponneth, Cholamukath, Nellaya Puthanpeedikakkal,Vallooran, Kapoor and Nalakath are famous 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. Cholamukath 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 us 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.

Culture

Thazhekkod 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 routine prayers, particularly for 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. Christians are settled in hilly areas like vellappara, Bidavumala etc. People are living in utmost harmony, irrespective of their religious differences.[2]

Transportation

Thazhekkod village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna and Mannarkkad towns. National highway No.66 passes through Tirur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. Highway No.966 goes to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at [Shoranur]. Angadippuram railway station is 12 km away from Thazhekode.

References

1. "Census of India: Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2017.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

1. "dchb malappuram" (PDF). censusindia.gov.in.