Edayoor

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Edayoor
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Edayoor
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Edayoor
Edayoor (India)
Coordinates: 10°54′0″N76°6′0″E / 10.90000°N 76.10000°E / 10.90000; 76.10000
CountryFlag of India.svg India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Population
 (2011)
  Total
36,498
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
676552
Vehicle registration KL-55, KL-10

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

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Geography

Edayoor is located in Kuttippuram Block in Malappuram district of the Indian state of Kerala. It belongs to the North Kerala Division and is located 17 km south of district headquarters Malappuram.

Irimbilayam (8 KM), Moorkkanad (8 KM), Athavanad (8 KM), Marakkara (9 KM), Puzhakkattiri (11 KM) are nearby.. Edayoor is surrounded by Mankada Block to the North, Pattambi Block to the East, Vengara Block to the North and Trithala Block to the South .

Malappuram, Perinthalmanna, Tirur and Ponnani are nearby cities.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Edayoor had a population of 36,498 with 17,763 males and 18,735 females. [2] [1]

Transport

Edayoor village connects through Valanchery town. National highway No.66 passes through Valanchery 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 Kuttippuram.

Notability

The Edayur chilli is a variety of chilli mainly grown in this village. [3] The Edayur chilli is a local cultivar primarily grown in specific regions of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. Specifically, it is cultivated in the panchayaths of Edayoor, Athavanad, Marakkara, Irimbiliyam, Kalpakanchery, and Valanchery within the Valanchery block, as well as Moorkanad and Kuruva panchayaths within the Angadippuram block.

The Edayur chilli's traditional cultivation grounds include hills, hillocks, and lateritic fields. Its physical appearance is marked by drooping, solitary berries with a moderately triangular shape with a smooth surface. The Edayur chilli is primarily utilized to create a traditional Malayalam delicacy called "Kondattom," or sun-dried curd chillies. These dried Kondattom Mulaku can be stored for several months, retaining their distinct flavor. When fried, Kondattom serves as a delectable side dish, paired with curd, making it a simple yet delightful accompaniment to meals. [4]

Notable personalities

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. "Edayoor Village Population - Tirur - Malappuram, Kerala". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  3. "The many shades of red". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. "GI tag for Kerala's Kuttiattoor mango & Edayur chilli". The Times of India. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2024.