Mukkam

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Mukkam
Mukkom
Municipality/suburb/town
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Mukkam
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°19′28″N75°59′34″E / 11.32444°N 75.99278°E / 11.32444; 75.99278
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Kozhikode
Native Language Malayalam
Government
  Type Municipal Council
  BodyMukkam Municipality
   Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi
(Wayanad Constituency)
Area
  Total31.28 km2 (12.08 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total40,670
  Density1,300/km2 (3,400/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
673602
Telephone code91-495
Vehicle registration KL-57
Nearest city Kozhikode (28 kilometres (17 mi))
Lok Sabha constituency Wayanad
Taluk Kozhikode
Website mukkammunicipality.lsgkerala.gov.in
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Mukkam is a major municipal town in Kozhikode, state of Kerala, India. Mukkam is located about 27 km east of Calicut city on the bank of river Iruvanjippuzha, one of the major tributaries of river Chaliyar.

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It is a municipality with an area of 31.28 km2 within the Taluk of Kozhikode.

It is about 26 km from the Calicut International Airport and 30 km from the Calicut Railway station.

Mukkam municipality is at 11.3184o N and 75.9586oE.

Demographic details

POPULATION AND DENSITY PATTERN

Mukkam municipality has a population of 40,670 (2011 census) with a growth rate of 9.41 % during 2001-2011. The population density of population was 1300.17/km2. The male population is 19,654 and female population is 21,016.

TablePopulationGrowth
Yearpopulation%
199130338
20013717222.52
2011406709.41

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 infectious diseases, famine and inflation. The scarcity of resources also made the public distribution system inadequate. In those days, palm fronds, 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

Mukkam is located about 27 km east of Calicut city on the bank of river Iruvanjippuzha, one of the major tributaries of river Chaliyar. Nearby places include Mavoor, Thiruvambady, Omassery, Koodaranji, Narikkuni, Koduvally, Thamarassery, Cheruvadi and Kunnamangalam, Areekode. It is under the Thiruvambadi Assembly Constituency. Mukkam is populous in its market strength and Mukkam Muslim Orphanage. State Highway 34 (SH 34), that starts in Koyilandy and ends in Edavanna, Passes through Mukkam. The Mukkam town is now developing as an eastern suburb of Kozhikode also it is part of the educational corridor Kunnamangalam stretch.

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Civic Administration

Mukkam Municipality Election 2020 [1]

S.No.Party NameParty symbolNumber of Councillors
01 LDF Left Democratic Front (Kerala) Logo.svg 12
02 UDF UDF logo.png 11
03Independents No flag.svg 06
04 WPI 03
05 BJP BJP election symbol.svg -783x768.png 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

Road

State Highway 34 (SH 34), that starts in Koyilandy and ends in Edavanna, passes through Mukkam. Mukkam is well-connected to its suburbs with road and has several private and KSRTC buses offer scheduled services to these places. You would get direct buses to Calicut city, Thamarassery, Thiruvambadi, Koyilandy, Narikkuni, Koodaranji, Kunnamangalam, Koduvally, Balussery, Mavoor, Sulthan Bathery, Mananthavady, Manjeri, Thrissur, Nilambur, Palakkad, Kalpetta, etc. from Mukkam. The nearest National Highway ( NH 766 )that connects Kozhikode with Kollegal in Karnataka via Mysore, meets with State Highway 34 at Chungam, Thamarassery.

Air

Calicut International Airport, [3] situated to the 26 km southwest of Mukkam, is the primary airport serving the northern Kerala. People from this region mainly depend on this international airport for their domestic as well as international travel. Calicut airport ranks as the 12th busiest airport in India in terms of overall passenger traffic. [4] People from Mukkam region could reach this airport via Mukkam-koolimad-Edavannappara route and it takes less than one hour.

Rail

There is no direct railway line that connects Mukkam with other cities. The nearest railway station is Kozhikode railway station which is about 29 kilometres from Mukkam. People who wish to visit Mukkam can reach Calicut by train and then proceed by road through Kunnamangalam and Kettangal.

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

Educational Institutions in Mukkam
NO.COLLEGESHIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOLSCBSE SCHOOLSOTHER INSTITUTES
1NIT CalicutMukkam HssHira Residential SchoolTIME
2KMCT Medical CollegeChennamangallur HssPalloti Hill Public SchoolBABHA Institute of Sciences
3MAMO CollegeMKHMMO HssMES Raja Residential SchoolTeachers Training Institute
4IHRD CollegeNeeleshwaram HssGreen Valley Public SchoolRadix English Academy
5KMCT Engineering CollegeVMOHSS AnayamkunnuWadi Rahma English SchoolMMO Industrial Training Institute
6KMCT Arts & Science CollegePTMHSS KodiyathurIdeal Public SchoolSizCom IT Campus
7KMCT School of NursingNayarkuzhi GHssSwalah Public SchoolPrabhad College
8KMCT Ayurvedic CollegeREC GvhssTarget Public SchoolCAAT Mukkam
9Sunniyya Arabic CollegeCheruvadi HssApex Public SchoolAcharya Educational Institute
10Don Bosco Arts & Science CollegeKoodarnji HssVenture Academy
11Co-operative Arts CollegeMkhmmo hss For GirlsTarget Institute
12Green Valley BEd CollegeMkhmmo VHSEExtreme Coaching Centre
13Islahiya CollegeKC Foundation Quran SchoolVMMHM Islamic Academy
14Islahiya Media AcademyMKHMMO HSS GIRLS (UN AIDED)ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
15VKHMO Women's CollegeORPHANAGE MADRASSA
16Maharajas College of Arts & ScienceMUKKAM MUSLIM ORPHANAGE
17NET Distance EducationMMO FASHION DESIGNING INSTITUTE
18Track CollegeMAM TEACHERS TRAINING INSTITUTE
19KMCT College of ArchitectureORPHANAGE MADRASSA
20KMCT Dental College
21National College of Pharmacy
22KMCT Polytechnic College
23KMCT College of Allied Health Sciences
24Maharajas College Mukkam
25VMHM ISLAMIC & ARTS COLLEGE
26MES Arts&Science college

Places of interest

Sri Thrikkudamanna Temple

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Thrkudamanna Shiva 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

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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

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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.

Cheruvadi Riverside

Beautiful location,it has the River side of Chaliyar river,9.4 kms from Mukkam town.

Anappara View point

It is top of hill area,situated in kathiyode, omassery road.

Mukkam Kadavu Palam

Many people come to relax for a while and see the confluence of the Iruvazhinjhi Puzha and the Cherupuzha. This has been included in the government scheme to make bridges light up. There are many 'Thattukadas' here.

Kunnathu sri vishnu Temple

Sree Kunnath Thrikkovil Vishnu Temple which has an ancient history of nearly 1600 years is located in Manassery, Mukkam Municipality, the centre of activities, the eastern hilly region of Calicut District Kerala. The temple which was in a dilapidated condition, shattered thro years, has been renovated by the untiring. effort of devotees and the public. To-day, it is a blessing and refuge to: thousands of people, one of the well known temples in Malabar.

The biggest divine chariot in India which is controlled by mechanical devices. It is seen; from ancient times that chariot occupy a prominent place in festivals 'Ratholsav' is celebrated in a blessed atmosphere of spirituality, purity of fasting and chanting of Vedamatras

The biggest Conch or Sankhu Sipla in Kerala which gives 'Thirtha. It is made in concrete and has an approximate wt.of 6.5 tons. It is designed and constructed by the famous sculptor, Sri. R.K.Pottassery.

Suburbs of Mukkam

On Kozhikode Road


On Areekode Road


On Omassey Road


On Thiruvambady Road


On Koodaranjhi Road


On Thottumukkam Road


On Kodiyathoor Road


On Chennamangallur Road


On East Malayamma Road

Notable people

Suburbs of Mukkam

News media in Mukkam

Cinema Theatres in Mukkam

See also

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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