Valambur

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

Valambur

Valamboor
village
Valambur
Location in Kerala, India
Valambur
Valambur (India)
Coordinates: 11°0′0″N 76°12′0″E
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Population
 (2001)
  Total24,841
Languages
  OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
6XXXXX
Vehicle registrationKL-

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Valambur had a population of 24841 with 12029 males and 12812 females.[1]

Culture

Valambur 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.[2]

Transportation

Valambur village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna town. 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 Tirur.

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 14 July 2016.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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