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{{Short description|Town in Kerala, India}}
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| other_name = Cherumbu Desam | other_name = Cherumbu Desam
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| area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/mlpm_01.pdf |title=Table 1 - Demographic Particulars - 1991 |work=Panchayat Statistics |publisher= ] |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref> | area_footnotes = <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kerala.gov.in/statistical/panchayat_statistics2001/mlpm_01.pdf |title=Table 1 - Demographic Particulars - 1991 |work=Panchayat Statistics |publisher= ] |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
| area_total_km2 = 64.20 | area_total_km2 = 64.20
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| population_total = 44434 | population_total = 44434
| population_as_of = 2001 | population_as_of = 2001
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⚫ '''Karuvarakundu''' is a semi-urban area in the eastern part of ], ], ]. It is situated {{convert|32|km}} east of ], {{convert|26|km|0}} northeast of ] and 30&nbsp;km southeast of ]. The Olippuzha River, a tributary of the ], flows through the town.<ref>{{cite book |title=Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode |year=1986 |publisher=Superintendent of Govt. Presses |volume=5 |page=9 }}</ref> Karuvarakundu is close to the ] and hence prone to ]s.<ref>{{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, ] |date=17 July 2007 |access-date=29 May 2009 }}</ref>
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⚫ '''Karuvarakundu''' is a semi-urban area in the eastern part of ], ], ]. It is situated {{convert|32|km}} east of ], {{convert|26|km|0}} northeast of ] and 30&nbsp;km southeast of ]. The ],<ref>{{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 }}</ref> a tributary of the ], flows through the town.<ref>{{cite book |title=Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode |last= |first= |year=1986 |publisher=Superintendent of Govt. Presses |isbn= |volume=vol. 5 |page=9 }}</ref> Karuvarakundu is close to the ] and hence prone to ]s.<ref>{{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, ] |date=17 July 2007 |accessdate=29 May 2009 }}</ref>


The name ''Karuvarakundu'' means ''place of the ]'', indicating the town's history as a metalworking centre.<ref>{{cite journal |last= |first= |coauthors= |year=2000 |month= |title= |journal=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress |publisher=] |volume=60 |issue= |pages=1204 |oclc=1752882 }}</ref> It is known as the ] of south India because of its range of metal depositories. The name ''Karuvarakundu'' means ''place of the ]'', indicating the town's history as a metalworking centre.<ref>{{cite journal |year=2000 |title=Proceedings of the Indian History Congress |journal=] |volume=60 |pages=1204 |oclc=1752882 }}</ref> It is known as t


There are many ] and ] ]s in and around Karuvarakundu.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} The town is an educational centre of eastern ], with a total of 20 schools and 5 colleges. There are many ] and ] ]s in and around Karuvarakundu.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} The town is an educational centre of eastern ], with a total of 20 schools and 5 colleges.


Karuvarakundu is part of the setting of the novel ], by ] and ]. Karuvarakundu is part of the setting of the novel ], by ] and ].Karuvarakundu is famous for a native called Nidha. Nidha also known as karu promoted karuvarakund to entire india. Now all of India knows the visual beuty of karuvarakund through the relentless hardworking of Nidha.


== History == == History ==
"Karu" means ] ore. The place where iron ore was excavated came to be known as Karu varum kundu, later shortened to Karuvarakundu. ]s and utensils made of ] were made here two thousand years ago, and exported to countries like ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} The people engaged in iron ] mining took the ] name Aripanikkar. Karuvarakundu is known as the ] of ] ] because of its extensive mining history. "Karu" means ] ore. The place where iron ore was excavated came to be known as Karu varum kundu, later shortened to Karuvarakundu. ]s and utensils made of ] were made here two thousand years ago, and exported to countries like ], ], and ].{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} The people engaged in iron ] mining took the ] name Aripanikkar. Karuvarakundu is known as the ] of ] ] because of its extensive mining history.


The ] of 1921 had its impact on Karuvarakundu. On 20 August 1921 the news that the ] had fired at a mosque in ] spread in Karuvarakundu, and protests against the ] began. On the next day, a mob attacked the police station and seized weapons, leaving the ] and the ] ] on fire. The next day the ] ] came to Karuvarakundu to suppress the rioters. The army barracks were first situated at Chembankunnu and later moved to Cambinkunnu, the current location of the Karuvarakundu Government Higher Secondary School. The ] of 1921 led to riots in Karuvarakundu.<ref>{{cite book|title=Peasant Revolt in Malabar: A History of the Malabar Rebellion, 1921|last=Hitchcock|first=R. H.|publisher=Usha|year=1983|page=65|oclc=15692976}}</ref> On 20 August 1921 the news that the ] had fired at a mosque in ] spread in Karuvarakundu, and protests against the ] began. On the next day, a mob attacked the police station and seized weapons, leaving the ] and the ] ] on fire. The ] ] subsequently came to Karuvarakundu to suppress the rioters. The army barracks were first situated at Chembankunnu and later moved to Cambinkunnu, the current location of the Karuvarakundu Government Higher Secondary School.


==Geography == ==Geography ==
Karuvarakundu is located on a sloping region near a forest. It is one of the main ] areas of the ] district. The mountains of the ], which reach a height of 1250 ]<nowiki/>s above sea level, are located in the southeast of the Karuvarakundu ]. The Olippuzha river, the longest river flowing through Karuvarakundu,{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} originates in these mountains. The river Kallanpuzha, which also flows through Karuvarakundu, originates at a height of 1050m. Karuvarakundu is located on a sloping region near a forest. The mountains of the ], which reach a height of 1250 ]s above sea level, are located in the southeast of the Karuvarakundu ]. The Olippuzha river, the longest river flowing through Karuvarakundu,{{Citation needed|date=September 2019}} originates in these mountains. The river Kallanpuzha, which also flows through Karuvarakundu, originates at a height of 1050m.


The Karuvarakundu Panchayath covers an area 64.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and is part of the ] subdivision of the ] district. It includes ], and shares borders with ] and ] in the north, Puthur Panchayath in the east, ] in the south and ], ], and] in the west. The Karuvarakundu Panchayath covers an area 64.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and is part of the ] subdivision of the ] district. It is one of the main ] areas of the ] district. It includes ], and shares borders with ] and ] in the north, Puthur Panchayath in the east, ] in the south and ], ], and ] in the west.


==Suburbs and Villages== ===Suburbs and Villages===
* Chengode Bridge, Eanadi and Arimanal Bridge * Chengode Bridge, Eanadi and Arimanal Bridge
* Pulvetta, Tharish, Kalkundu, Kakkara villages * Pulvetta, Tharish, Kalkundu, Kakkara villages
* Kerala Village, Punnakkad Junction * Kerala Village, Punnakkad Junction
* Iringattiri Bridge, Puthanazhi and Edapatta * Iringattiri Bridge, Puthanazhi.


==Tourist Attractions== ===Tourist attractions===
* Keralamkundu waterfall * ]
* Cherumb Eco Village * Cherumb Eco Village
*] * ]
* ]
* Thareeqath Dargah of late Hyderabadi saint * Thareeqath Dargah of late Hyderabadi saint
* Baroda waterfall * Baroda waterfall
*Vattamala * Vattamala
* vattamala waterfall

* Madhari waterfall
⚫ ==Important landmarks==

⚫ * Cherumbu Eco Village
⚫ *Govt. higher secondary school Karuvarakundu
*
⚫ * Cordova College for Women Karuvarakundu
* DNIC Arts and Science college
* Najath College of Science And Technology
⚫ * Hayath Hospital Maruthingal
⚫ * Alsalama Hospital
⚫ * Kalakuthilamma Muthappan Temple
⚫ * GHSS Karuvarakundu
⚫ * GLPS Punnakkad
⚫ * GLPS Pulvetta
⚫ * GLPS Tharish
* KTM College of Advanced Studies Punnakkad
⚫ * Nalanda College Angadi
⚫ * Sri Neelaam Kurushi Ayyappa Temple

==Culture==
The village of Karuvarakundu is predominantly Muslim, and the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. ], ] and ]muttu are common folk arts of this locality.

Mosques are a focal point for discussions of social and cultural issues, including business and family issues, which are discussed after evening prayer. Islamic studies are facilitated by libraries attached to mosques. Most of the books in these libraries are written in ], a version of the ] language written in ].


⚫ ===Important landmarks===
The Hindu minority celebrates festivals and rituals in their temples, as in other parts of Kerala.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm|title=Malappuram art and culture|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401052519/http://malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm|archivedate=2016-04-01|accessdate=2016-07-14|deadurl=yes|df=}}</ref>


⚫ * Cherumbu Eco Village.
The scholar ] was born in Karuvarakundu.
* Keralaamkundu Waterfalls.
⚫ * Govt. higher secondary school Karuvarakundu.
* Kalkundu Waterfalls.
* Kerala Estate.
* Baroda Waterfalls.
⚫ * Cordova College for Women Karuvarakundu.
* Shifa Acupuncture & Hijama Centre Maruthingal.
⚫ * Hayath Hospital Maruthingal.
⚫ * Alsalama Hospital.
⚫ * Kalakuthilamma Muthappan Temple.
⚫ * GHSS Karuvarakundu.
⚫ * GLPS Punnakkad.
⚫ * GLPS Pulvetta.
⚫ * GLPS Tharish.
⚫ * Nalanda College Angadi.
⚫ * Sri Neelaam Kurushi Ayyappa Temple.
* Darunnajaath Islamic Centre. (DNIC)
* Bhavanamparambu Siva-Vishnu Temple.
* Holy Family Forane Church.
* St. George Orthodox Church, Karuvarakundu.
* IPC Shalem Hall.


==Transportation== ==Transportation==
Karuvarakundu village is connected via road to the nearest towns, including ], ] and ]. State Highway 39 (SH 39) between Perumbilavu and Nilambur passes through Karuvarakundu. It is also connected to the National Highway No. 966 which connects ] and ]. The nearest airport is at ]. The nearest railway stations are at ] and ]. Karuvarakundu village is connected via road to the nearest towns, including ], ] and ]. State Highway 39 (SH 39) between Perumbilavu and Nilambur passes through Karuvarakundu. It is also connected to National Highway No. 966, which connects ] and ]. The nearest airport is at ]. The nearest railway stations are at ] and ].


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Town in Kerala, India

Semi Urban Area in Kerala, India
Karuvarakundu Cherumbu Desam
Semi Urban Area
KaruvarakunduKaruvarakundu
Nickname: Tourism Hub of Malappuram District
Karuvarakundu is located in KeralaKaruvarakunduKaruvarakunduLocation in Kerala, IndiaShow map of KeralaKaruvarakundu is located in IndiaKaruvarakunduKaruvarakunduKaruvarakundu (India)Show map of India
Coordinates: 11°7′0″N 76°20′0″E / 11.11667°N 76.33333°E / 11.11667; 76.33333
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictMalappuram
Area
 • Total64.20 km (24.79 sq mi)
Population
 • Total44,434
 • Density690/km (1,800/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN676523
Telephone code04931
Vehicle registrationKL-71,KL-10.
Lok Sabha constituencyWayanad
Vidhan Sabha constituencyWandoor
Climate15 to 40 C (Köppen)
Websitekaruvarakundu.in
Silent Valley National Park (Koomban Mala) view from Karuvarakundu
Cherumb eco tourism village, Karuvarakundu
Cherumb eco tourism village, Karuvarakundu

Karuvarakundu is a semi-urban area in the eastern part of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. It is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Manjeri, 26 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Perinthalmanna and 30 km southeast of Nilambur. The Olippuzha River, a tributary of the Kadalundipuzha, flows through the town. Karuvarakundu is close to the Western Ghats and hence prone to landslides.

The name Karuvarakundu means place of the blacksmith, indicating the town's history as a metalworking centre. It is known as t

There are many tea and rubber plantations in and around Karuvarakundu. The town is an educational centre of eastern Eranad, with a total of 20 schools and 5 colleges.

Karuvarakundu is part of the setting of the novel Arabi Ponnu, by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and N. P. Mohammed.Karuvarakundu is famous for a native called Nidha. Nidha also known as karu promoted karuvarakund to entire india. Now all of India knows the visual beuty of karuvarakund through the relentless hardworking of Nidha.

History

"Karu" means iron ore. The place where iron ore was excavated came to be known as Karu varum kundu, later shortened to Karuvarakundu. Swords and utensils made of iron were made here two thousand years ago, and exported to countries like Egypt, Rome, and Denmark. The people engaged in iron ore mining took the family name Aripanikkar. Karuvarakundu is known as the Jamshedpur of south India because of its extensive mining history.

The Malabar rebellion of 1921 led to riots in Karuvarakundu. On 20 August 1921 the news that the British had fired at a mosque in Tirurangadi spread in Karuvarakundu, and protests against the British began. On the next day, a mob attacked the police station and seized weapons, leaving the police station and the tourist Bungalow on fire. The British army subsequently came to Karuvarakundu to suppress the rioters. The army barracks were first situated at Chembankunnu and later moved to Cambinkunnu, the current location of the Karuvarakundu Government Higher Secondary School.

Geography

Karuvarakundu is located on a sloping region near a forest. The mountains of the Western Ghats, which reach a height of 1250 metres above sea level, are located in the southeast of the Karuvarakundu Panchayath. The Olippuzha river, the longest river flowing through Karuvarakundu, originates in these mountains. The river Kallanpuzha, which also flows through Karuvarakundu, originates at a height of 1050m.

The Karuvarakundu Panchayath covers an area 64.2 km and is part of the Nilambur subdivision of the Malappuram district. It is one of the main agricultural areas of the Malappuram district. It includes Kerala Estate, and shares borders with Amarambalam and Puthur (Palakkad) in the north, Puthur Panchayath in the east, Alanallur in the south and Kalikavu, Tuvvur, and Chokkad in the west.

Suburbs and Villages

  • Chengode Bridge, Eanadi and Arimanal Bridge
  • Pulvetta, Tharish, Kalkundu, Kakkara villages
  • Kerala Village, Punnakkad Junction
  • Iringattiri Bridge, Puthanazhi.

Tourist attractions

Important landmarks

  • Cherumbu Eco Village.
  • Keralaamkundu Waterfalls.
  • Govt. higher secondary school Karuvarakundu.
  • Kalkundu Waterfalls.
  • Kerala Estate.
  • Baroda Waterfalls.
  • Cordova College for Women Karuvarakundu.
  • Shifa Acupuncture & Hijama Centre Maruthingal.
  • Hayath Hospital Maruthingal.
  • Alsalama Hospital.
  • Kalakuthilamma Muthappan Temple.
  • GHSS Karuvarakundu.
  • GLPS Punnakkad.
  • GLPS Pulvetta.
  • GLPS Tharish.
  • Nalanda College Angadi.
  • Sri Neelaam Kurushi Ayyappa Temple.
  • Darunnajaath Islamic Centre. (DNIC)
  • Bhavanamparambu Siva-Vishnu Temple.
  • Holy Family Forane Church.
  • St. George Orthodox Church, Karuvarakundu.
  • IPC Shalem Hall.

Transportation

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

References

  1. "Table 1 - Demographic Particulars - 1991" (PDF). Panchayat Statistics. Government of Kerala. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  2. "Panchayat wise Population Details (2001 census)". Malappuram district official website. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  3. Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode. Vol. 5. Superintendent of Govt. Presses. 1986. p. 9.
  4. "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" (PDF). Disasters Update. National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 17 July 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  5. "Proceedings of the Indian History Congress". Indian History Congress. 60: 1204. 2000. OCLC 1752882.
  6. Hitchcock, R. H. (1983). Peasant Revolt in Malabar: A History of the Malabar Rebellion, 1921. Usha. p. 65. OCLC 15692976.

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