History

Mukkam is an immigrant town. Migration started in 1940 in the eastern hills of Malabar. Poverty and famine were among the major devastation wrought by World War II. Ordinary people in Kerala could not bear the misery caused by famine and inflation. Infectious diseases also hunted. The scarcity of resources also made the public distribution system inadequate. In those days, palm fronds, taro and taro were the staple food of the common man. There was a large population in central Travancore who made a living from agriculture. The knowledge that they would buy acres of land in Malabar if they sold the small land in the country attracted them to Malabar. They came to Malabar without clear information and understanding about this area. Prior to the independence of India, the region was under the jurisdiction of a section of the authorities. The religious harmony of the region is as old as this land where people of different religions live. Immigration to the region began in Thiruvambadi. In 1942, the Thiruvambadi area became known as Nairkolli. It is the confluence of a small river and an even larger river, the Iruvanji. The Thrikkudamanna Shiva Temple is located here and is believed to have been dedicated to Mahamuni Augustine. Muhammad Abdurahman Sahib, described by Gandhi of Kerala, breathed his last during the freedom struggle in Pottassery in this village. Before roads and bridges, man relied on rivers and streams for transportation and movement of goods. The face, which is surrounded by two parts and two sides, stands in front of the transport facility. Therefore, it has become a populated area here. The main occupation at that time was to cut wood from the nearby hills, tie the rope and load it on the boats and bring it to Kozhikode. The timber merchants also became the mainstay of Mukkam economy at that time. The landlords were known for their hospitality.

Location

Civic Administration

Mukkam Municipality Election 2020 ^[1]

S.No.	Party Name	Party symbol	Number of Councillors
01	LDF		12
02	UDF		11
03	Independents		06
04	WPI		03
05	BJP		01

In Book, Film, and Television

Hindus, Christians and Muslims co-exist in harmony adding to the diversity in faith and religion. S. K. Pottekkatt depicts Mukkam in his 1941 novel Naadan Premam and there is a memorial built on his name at the heart of the town. Ennu Ninte Moideen is a 2015 romantic thriller film written and directed by R. S. Vimal, based on the real-life story of Moideen and Kanchanamala, which happened in the 1960s in Mukkam. ^[2]

Economy

Mukkam is a semi-urban region. The livelihoods of most residents revolve around agriculture and small scale businesses like the retail stores. A large chunk of the population, like other Malabar regions, work in the Middle East countries, and their remittances have a solid influence on the local economy. Agriculture has historically been a key component of the Mukkam's economy. The most valuable agricultural products in Mukkam area are cattle, arecanut, coconut, rubber and banana. Agriculture-related businesses such as fruits and spices exporting also have a considerable economic impact on the region. Spices that grow well in this region are black pepper, mace, vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, cocoa and turmeric. These fresh and high-quality spices meet the export standards.

Transport

Educational organizations

National Institute of Technology Calicut campus is at Kattangal which is 7 km from Mukkam. Mamo College Manassery is 4 km from the town and KMCT maintains engineering colleges, polytechnic, medical college, Ayurveda college And nursing college

Places of interest

Sri Thrikkudamanna Temple

The second most people gathered Shivaratri Festival in Kerala and 1st in Malabar, this Temple is situated in the centre of Iruvanjippuzha (Iruvanji River) dedicated to Lord Shiva Deva, with no building, no idol, no roof and Mother nature is the Temple here. Kanji Parcha (serving tasty porridge along with spicy vegetables, fruits and roots to all visitors) and Malar Nivedyam (for couples looking forward for a child, for fulfilling one's wishes ) conducted during Revathi Njattuvela (usually comes in 1st two weeks of April every year) are the famous offerings here.

Thusharagiri Waterfalls

Nestled in the folds of the imposing Western Ghats in the picturesque Thusharagiri is a pretty village, famous for the set of alluring cascades forming the Thusharagiri Waterfalls whose desperate rush across the rocks is one spectacular sight which makes you feel rejoiced. Lying 24 km from Kozhikode, the Thusharagiri Waterfalls comprises Erattumukku, Mazhavil Chattom, and Thumbithullum Para which can be reached through trekking.

Arippara Waterfalls

This waterfall is situated around 18 kms from Mukkam town in Kozhikode. The name Arippara means ‘rock of rice’ and a lot of small and huge rocks can be seen nearby. Several natural water pools between them make for great swimming experience for tourists, with the pristine water gushing through cracks in the rocks creating a wonderful musical backdrop.

Suburbs of Mukkam

On Kozhikode Road

• Manassery, Mampetta, Kalanthode, West Mampetta, Kattangal

On Areekode Road

• Karassery junction, Karuthaparamb, Valiyaparamb, Nellikkaparamb, Gothamburoad, Eranjhimavu

On Omassey Road

• Agasthyamuzhi, Mutheri, Neeleswaram,

On Thiruvambady Road

• Thondimal,Kalluruty

On Koodaranjhi Road

• Karamoola, Kumaranellur, Anayamkunnu

On Thottumukkam Road

• Vallathaippara, Thekkumkutti

On Kodiyathoor Road

• Kakkad, Karassery,Kodiyathoor

On Chennamangallur Road

• Chennamangallur, Kacheri,Kuttippala

On East Malayamma Road

• Muthalam, Thoongampuram, Vattoli paramb

Notable people

• M. N. Karassery, Malayalam writer and activist
• George M. Thomas, Politician
• B. P. Moideen, Politician, film producer, and publisher
• O. Abdurahman, Journalist and author
• Noufal PN, Footballer

Suburbs of Mukkam

• Agastianmuzhi,Kariyakulangara, Mambatta and Manassery, Muthalam
• Kalanthode, Nayarkuzhi and Koolimad
• Kettangal and NIT
• Omassery, Neeleswaram
• Karassery, Kodiyathur, Cheruvadi
• Thottumukkam, Parathod and Anayamkunnu, Koodaranji.
• Chathamangalam, Chethukadavu and Varattiyakk
• Kaithaparambu, Nellikkaparamba and Gothambaroad

News media in Mukkam

• Manassery News (online news media)

• CTV News (channel)

Cinema Theatres in Mukkam

• Abhilash theatre

• Rose Cinemas theatre (2 Screen)

• P.C Theatre (2 screen)

• Little Rose theatre

• Annas Theatre

See also

• Kunnamangalam
• Thamarassery
• Omassery
• Thiruvambady
• Mavoor
• Koduvally
• CTV MUKKAM

External sources

Nest Holidays

Mukkam website

Engineering/Medical Entrance Coaching Centre

Mukkam News website

Mukkam IT Company

Mukkam Orphanage

MAMO College

Karassery Bank

MUKKAM HOLIDAYS

Web Design and Digital marketing company

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