Athavanad
Athavanad
Azhvanchery | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Puthanathani Town in Athavanad | |
  Athavanad Location in Kerala, India  Athavanad Athavanad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°53′47″N 76°01′57″E / 10.8962722°N 76.0325253°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 18,283 |
| PIN | 676552 |
| Vehicle registration | KL 55, KL 10 |
Athavanad is a village and Gram Panchayath in the Tirur Taluk, in the Malappuram District of the state of Kerala, India.[1] The town lies on the National Highway 17, between Puthanathani and Valanchery. Puthanathani is the main town of the Athavanad village and the village office is located in Athavanad Para & Kurumbathoor. Nearby towns include Valanchery, Tavanur, Tirunavaya, Kuttippuram, Irimbiliyam, and Edayur.
Etymology[edit]
In Malayalam, "Athavanad" is an abbreviation of "Azhvanchery Thambrakkal Vazhunna Nadu". The region was under the rule of the Azhvanchery Thamprakkal feudal lords in ancient times. Azhvanchery Thamprakkal were usually present at the Ariyittu Vazhchaof a new Zamorin of Calicut. The original headquarters of Palakkad Rajas were also at Athavanad.[2]
Industries[edit]
Athavanad has some industries.[3] Athavanad is home to several public enterprises in the textile industry.[3]
- The MALCOTEX (Malabar Co-operative Textiles Limited) is headquartered at Athavanad.[4]
- KELTEX (Kerala Hi-Tech Textile Cooperative Limited) is also located here.[5]
Demographics[edit]
As of the 2011 Census of India, Athavanad had a population of 18,283. 8,612 (47%) are men, and around 9671(53%) are women. The population density is approximately 1,524 people per square kilometer. Children under the age of six make up 14% of Athavanad's population.[citation needed]
Malayalam is the most spoken language.
Culture[edit]
Religion[edit]
Athavanad is predominantly Hindu and Muslim;[citation needed] Duff Muttu, Kolkali, and Aravanamuttu are local traditions. [6]
Events[edit]
The Kerala Cattle Race (known as Kalappoottu and Maramadi) is a traditional event. It was banned in 2014 by a court ruling, as it was deemed to violate a 1960 law pertaining to preventing animal cruelty.[7]
Attractions[edit]
- Ayyapanov Waterfall is situated in Athavanad Kattilangadi.
Education[edit]
Athavanad is a major educational hub. It has several educational institutions ranging from primary to post-secondary. It also has several libraries and a literacy rate of over 90%. The majority of books are written Malayalam, English, and Sanskrit. Some are written in Arabi-Malayalam, a version of the Malayalam language written in the Arabic script.
Educational institutions[edit]
- Athavanad Parithi High school
- Athavanad Mattummal Higher Secondary School
- Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam Higher Secondary School
- Markaz Residential School
- Markazu Tharbiyathul Teachers Training Center
- Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam
- Markazu Tharbiyathul Islam B-Ed
- Badariyya Arabic College, Palathani
- PMSA Orphanage Hospital, Athavanad Kattilangadi
- Markaz Arts and Science College
- KMCT Polytechnic College
- KMCT Law College
- Z.M.H.S Poolamangalam
- Majmau Orphanage
- Mohammed Ali Shihab Thangal Memorial Arts And Science College
- Majmau Higher Secondary School
- Majmau Thazkiyath Islamiya
Transportation[edit]
Road[edit]
- Athavanad is connected to other parts of India through Kottakkal.
- National highway No.66 passes through Tanur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum.
- State Highway No.28 starts from Nilambur and connects to Ooty, Mysore and Bangalore through Highways.12,29 and 181.
- National Highway No.966 connects to Palakkad and Coimbatore.
Air[edit]
- The nearest airport is at Karipur International Airport.
Rail[edit]
- Kuttippuram railway station is major railway station 10 km from Athavanad
- Tirunnavaya railway station
- Perashshannur railway station
- Tirur railway station
Bus[edit]
- Puthanathani Bus Station
- Bus lines from Kuttippuram
Notable people[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ Shreedhara Menon, A (2007). 'Kerala Charitram. Kottayam: DC Books. p. 200. ISBN 9788126415885.
- ^ a b "Brief Industrial Profile of Malappuram District 2017-18" (PDF). msmedithrissur.gov.in.
- ^ "MALCOTEX". malcotex. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "KELTEX Athavanad". keltex. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Cattle Race Club Of India vs State Of Kerala on 5 September, 2014". indiankanoon.org. Retrieved 22 September 2017.