Vadakkangara, Manjeri

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Vadakkangara
village includes small areas: (Kizhakke Kulambu, Vadakke Kulambu, Mukkil Kulambu, Tadathil Kundu, Kalavu, Kuzhaparambu, Kandam Parambu)
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Vadakkangara
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Vadakkangara
Vadakkangara (India)
Coordinates: 11°0′0″N76°9′30″E / 11.00000°N 76.15833°E / 11.00000; 76.15833 Coordinates: 11°0′0″N76°9′30″E / 11.00000°N 76.15833°E / 11.00000; 76.15833
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,702
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679324
Vehicle registration KL-53

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

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Education

The literacy rate of the village is maintained high through the literacy drive of Kerala Literacy Mission. The main educational institute is Thangal Secondary School (TSS), Vadakkangara.

Economy

The economy encompasses traditional village farming, small scale business and the foreign money. The main crops cultivated are Coconut, Tapioca, Areca nut, banana, paddy.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, Vadakkangara had a population of 18702 with 8920 males and 9782 females. [2] As of 2001 India census, Vadakkangara had a population of 15934 with 7739 males and 8195 females. [1]

Culture

Vadakkangara 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. [3]

Transportation

Vadakkangara village connects to other parts of India through Manjeri town. National highway No.66 passes through Parappanangadi 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 Tirur.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  2. ↑ "2011 indian census" . Retrieved 9 April 2014.
  3. ↑ "Malappuram News, Malappuram District Map, Malappuram Muslim, Malappuram Hospitals, Malappuram College, Malappuram Directory". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.


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