Manjeri
| Manjeri മഞ്ചേരി | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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  Manjeri   Manjeri Location in Kerala, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°07′N 76°07′E / 11.12°N 76.12°ECoordinates: 11°07′N 76°07′E / 11.12°N 76.12°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Malappuram |
| Area | |
| • Total | 53.06 km2 (20.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 97,104 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Malayalam, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 676121, 676122, 676123 |
| Telephone code | 0483 |
| Vehicle registration | KL10 |
| Website | http://www.manjerimunicipality.in |
Manjeri is a Town and Municipality in Malappuram District in the state of Kerala, India, with a population of 97104 inhabitants at the 2011 Census. It is situated 12 km from Malappuram and 45 km from Calicut railway station.
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[1] Manjeri had a population of 97104. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Manjeri has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%:
Geography
Manjeri is located at 11°07′N 76°07′E / 11.12°N 76.12°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 38 metres (124 feet). Nearby villages include:
Culture
Manjeri town 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
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.
Administration
Manjeri assembly constituency is part of Malappuram (Lok Sabha constituency).[4]
E Ahamed is the sitting Member of Parliament, and is the Union Minister of State, External Affairs. Notable politicians who had represented Manjeri in the past include Ibrahim Sulaiman Sait and C. H. Mohammed Koya.
The member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Manjeri is Adv. M Ummer. In the past, M.P.M. Ishaq Kurikkal had represented Manjeri for 22 years.
The Chairprrson of Manjeri Municipality is V.M. Subaida, and the Vice Chairman is V.P Firoz. In the 2015 election UDF won the Municipality by 36/14.
Members of the Panchayath
In ward number order, with councilor and party indicated:
- Kidangazhi - Sabira Kurikkal (Indian Union Muslim League, IUML)
- Erambra - Vallanchira Muhammedali (IUML)
- Pullur - Sheeba Rajan (IUML)
- Chettiyangadi - K.P. Ummer (IUML)
- Cherani - Noorjahan C.T (Independent)
- Nelliparamba - Ayisha Karatt (Communist Party of India (Marxist), CPIM)
- Melakkam - P.G. Upendran (BJP)
- Chullakkad - K.K.B. Mohammedali (IUML)
- Thadathikkuzhi - Adv. Beena Joseph (Indian National Congress, INC)
- Kozhikkottukunnu - Mohammed Musthafa (IUML)
- Punnakkuzhi - Sajla (IUML)
- Mangalasseri - Kuttan (IUML)
- Palakkulam - Ramachandran A/S Manutty (INC)
- Thanippara - Adv. K. Feroz Babu (CPIM)
- College Kunnu - Ajmal Suheed (IUML)
- Kizhakkethala - Thalappil Saujath (IUML)
- Vadakkangara - Samiyya V (CPIM)
- Payyanad - Marunnan Mohammed (IUML)
- Elambra - Asmabi (IUML)
- Athanikkal - Indira P (CPIM)
- Thamarassery - Rajitha K (Welfare Party of India, WPI)
- Nellikkuth LP School- Ameena (IUML)
- Nellikuth High School - Aboobacker M.V (IUML)
- Chalukulam - Abdul Kabeer (IUML)
- Kizhakkekunnu - Mancheri Fazla (CPIM)
- Pilakkal - Ummu Habeeba K.P (IUML)
- Amayamkode - Risvana Raheem P (IUML)
- Pullancheri - Aboobacker M.P (IUML)
- Vettecode - Santhosh Kumar (CPIM)
- Vellarangal - C. Sakkeena (INC)
- Vayapparappadi - Sajith Kolot (CPIM)
- Kovilakamkundu - K.C. Unnikrishnan (CPIM)
- Manjeri Town - Krishnadas Raja K.C (CPI)
- Santhigram - Sikkender Hayath (INC)
- Arukizhaya - Mohana Dasan (CPIM)
- Ulladamkunnu - Suneera Sainudheen K (IUML)
- Mullampara - Sameera Musthafa (IUML)
- Vakkethodi - Fathima Shahana (IUML)
- Thadathipparamba - Souja Athimannil (INC)
- Vattappara - Subaida V.M (IUML)
- Puliyanthodi - Sabana Saleem (IUML)
- Thurakkal - Thurakkal Yashik (IUML)
- Pottammal - Shaini A (INC)
- Pattarkkulam - Sanooja Muneer (IUML)
- Mariyad - Alavi M (INL)
- Veembur - Kuttikkadan Kunhimuhammed Haji (IUML)
- Narukara - Kodakkadan Hassain (IUML)
- Ambalappadi - V.P. Firoz (INC)
- Karuvambram - C. Vilasini (CPIM)
- Ramankulam - Sajna T (IUML)
See also
References
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Manjeri
- ↑ http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-19.
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