Maranchery

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Maranchery
Census town
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Map of Maranchery
Coordinates: 10°44′18″N75°58′25″E / 10.73833°N 75.97361°E / 10.73833; 75.97361 Coordinates: 10°44′18″N75°58′25″E / 10.73833°N 75.97361°E / 10.73833; 75.97361
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total35,011
Languages
 • Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
679581
Vehicle registration KL-54
Website www.maranchery.com
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Kandal Forest, Biyyam Kayal
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Biyyam Kaayal

Maranchery is a census town within the circle of Ponnani taluk, Malappuram district, in the Indian state of Kerala.

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Geography

This village is surrounded by the Biyyam Kaayal, a backwater associated with the Naranipuzha River, on one side and Veliankode village on the other. As of the 2001 Provisional Statistics, Maranchery has a geographic area of 20.47 km². [1] Kundukadavu Purangu Thamalassery, Maradi, Vadamukku, Panambadu, Parichakam and Mukkala are village areas under Maranchery Panchayat.

History

Maranchery was formerly home of the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal, now located in Athavanadu.

Notables

Economy

It is a popular commercial center for Thaneer Panthal and Maranchery Chanda.

Politics

Marakkarakayil Moidutty (koolath) was the first president of Maranchery Panchayat.

Demographics

As per the 2011 India census report, Maranchery had a population of 35,011 with 16,041 males and 18,970 females. [1]

Culture

Maranchery's culture is heavily influenced by Muslim traditions, reflecting its Muslim majority. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu are popular folk/cultural arts. Kodanchery Juma Masjid is the oldest mosque, and is the main landmark of Maranchery. Many libraries are nearby the mosque. Most books are in Arabi-Malayalam, a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script. People gather in mosques for evening prayer followed by discussion of social and cultural issues. Business and family issues get sorted during the after-prayer meetings in the evening. The Hindu minority follow their traditions by celebrating various festivals. Hindu rituals are regularly performed in Maranchary as in other parts of Kerala. The Siva temple at Maranchery village has a separate history that dates back several centuries. [2]

Transport

Maranchery is served by Kuttipuram (nearest) or Guruvayur railway stations.

The nearest airport is at Karipur (80 km). Cochin International Airport (94 km) is also available.

The state highway crosses through Maranchery, allowing for comfortable road transportation.

The village of Maranchery connects to other parts of India through Kuttippuram. National Highway No.66 passes through Edappal, connecting to Goa and Mumbai in the north and Cochin and Trivandrum in the south. National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore. State highway No.62, which connects Guruvayur and Ponnani, passes through Maranchery.

Administration

Divided into 19 wards, Maranchery is administrated by gram panchayat, which is led by the gram panchayat president.

Wards in Maranchery Gram Panchayat

Wards
Ward NumberNameReservation CategoryMember Details
1KANJIRAMUKKU WESTWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000101
2KANJIRAMUKKU EASTWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000201
3KARINGALLATHANIGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000301
4KARAKKADWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000401
5PANAMPADGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000501
6VADAMUKKUSC https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000601
7ADHIKARIPPADIWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000701
8THURUVANAMWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000801
9THAMALASSERYWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099000901
10MARANCHERY CENTERWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001001
11PARICHAKAM SOUTHWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001101
12PARICHAKAM NORTHGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001201
13MUKKALAGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001301
14PANAMPAD WESTWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001401
15AVUNDITHARAWoman https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001501
16PURANGUGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001601
17PADINJATTUMURIGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001701
18AVENKOTTAGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001801
19KUNDUKADAVUGeneral https://lsgkerala.gov.in/en/lbelection/electdmemberpersondet/2020/990/2020099001901

Amenities

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Sun Set, Maranchery

Biyyam Kayal offers a placid, green-fringed backwater with a watersports facility. A boat race is conducted annually, especially during the Onam celebration. A permanent pavilion is available for spectators, and the lake hosts nearly two dozen country boats. Both men and women participate in the race.

During the monsoon, paddy fields are filled with water for four to six months. Many migratory birds and small creatures frequent them. These waterlogged paddy fields are called Kole lands in Kerala.

Kaakka Thuruthu (Crow Island) is a small island. It is a seasonal home for migratory birds. By the end of October, birds arrive. Some range to Siberia and Europe and from Himalayan regions, while some of the resident species come from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. During April, they start departing. The best time for bird watching is between June and August. Forr migratory birds, the best time is November to February.[ citation needed ]

SEED Global School is situated at maranchery.

Maradi Padam is a good place for sightseeing.[ citation needed ].

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References

  1. 1 2 Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. "Census of India 2011" . Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Art and Culture". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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