“Karuvarakundu”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

Nilambur is {{convert|30|mi}} northwest of Karuvarakundu. There are some references to Karuvarakundu in MT's famous novel Arabiponnu. The town is also a educational centre of eastern eranad. Total 20 schools and 5 colleges are situating in the town.

History

"Karu" means Iron ore the place from where iron ore was excavated came to be known as karu varum kundu, after which the name was shortened to Karuvarakundu. There are historical references that this place had ancient relations with iron. Evidences tell us that the people engaged in iron ore mining had the family name Aripanikkar.

Karuvarakundu can be termed as the Jamshedpur of south India. History reveals that swords and utensils made of iron were made here and exported to countries like Egypt Rome Denmark. Two thousand years ago the Malabar's riot of 1921 had its impact on Karuvarakundu. On 20 August 1921 the news of British firing at a mosque in Tirurangadi spread in karuvarakundu and people protested against the British on the next day, people attacked the police station and seized weapons. The mob set the police station and the tourist Bungalowon fire. The next day the British army came to karuvarakundu to fight the rioters. They set up there barrack first at chembankunnu and later at cambinkunnu which is now the Karuvarakundu Govt Higher Secondary School.

Geography

Karuvarakundu is slopey area which lies close to the forest with lot of wills.Karuvarakudu is one of the main agricultural areas of Malappuram district. The Western Ghats which at height of 1250 metre above sea level is in the south east of Karuvarakundu Panchayath. Olipuzhariver the lengthiest river flowing through karuvarakundu is originated from this point. Another river kallanpuzha which flows through karuvarakundu is originated at a highest of 1050m. This two rivers are the two main sources culture heritage of this place. KT Manumusliyar who was a great Scholar is a part of karuvarakundu. Karuvarakundu Gramapanchayath is in wandoor Block which is a part of Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district. The area of Karuvarakundu Grama Panchayath is an area of 64.2 km² which includes Kerala estate sharing borders with Amaranbalam, Chokkad, Puthur

(Palakkad) Panchayath in the north, Puthur Panchayath in the east, Alanallur (Palakkad) Edappatta Panchayath in the south and Kalikavu, Tuvvur, Chokkad on the west side.

Suburbs and Villages

Tourist Attractions

Important landmarks

Culture

Karuvarakundu 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.^[7]

Transportation

Karuvarakundu village is well connected via road to the nearest towns Manjeri, Perinthalmanna and Nilambur. State Highway 39 (SH 39) between Perumbilavu and Nilambur passes through Karuvarakundu. It is also well connected to the National Highway No.966 which connects Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest railway stations are at Tuvvur and Melattur.

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/mlpm_01.pdf |title=Table 1 - Demographic Particulars - 1991 |work=Panchayat Statistics |publisher= Government of Kerala |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://malappuram.gov.in/panchayat-pop.html |title=Panchayat wise Population Details (2001 census) |work=Malappuram district official website |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}
3. ^{{cite book |title=Peasant Revolt in Malabar: A History of the Malabar Rebellion, 1921 |last=Hitchcock |first=R. H. |year=1983 |publisher=Usha |oclc=15692976 |page=65 }}
4. ^{{cite book |title=Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode |last= |first= |year=1986 |publisher=Superintendent of Govt. Presses |isbn= |volume=vol. 5 |page=9 }}
5. ^{{cite news |title=Floods batter Adivasi areas of Nilambur It is a Famous Tourist Village in Malappuram District. Cherumbu Eco Village, Keralamkundu Waterfalls, Swapnakundu, Baroda waterfalls are some of the Leading tourist Places in the city.|url=http://www.nidm.gov.in/News%20in%20PDF/2007/July/17.07.07.pdf |work=Disasters Update |publisher=National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs (India) |date=17 July 2007 |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}
6. ^{{cite journal |last= |first= |coauthors= |year=2000 |month= |title= |journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress |publisher=Indian History Congress |volume=60 |issue= |pages=1204 |oclc=1752882 }}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-07-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm |archivedate=2016-04-01 |df= }}