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'''Karuvarakundu''' is a Semi Urban Area in the eastern part of ], ], ]. The place known as Jamshedpur of south India because its different type of metals depository. It is situated {{convert|32|km}} east of ], {{convert|26|km|0}} northeast of ] and 30&nbsp;km southeast of ]. The ] flows through the town,<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 ].<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 very near 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> There are many ] and ] ]s in and around Karuvarakundu.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} The name ''Karuvarakundu'' means ''habitat 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> '''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.
] is {{convert|30|mi}} northwest of Karuvarakundu. There are some references to Karuvarakundu in MT's famous novel ''Arabiponnu''. The town is also an educational centre of eastern ]. A total of 20 schools and 5 colleges are situated in the town.

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 ].


== History == == History ==
"Karu" means ] 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 ] relations with ]. Evidence tells us that the people engaged in iron ] mining had the ] name Aripanikkar. "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.

Karuvarakundu can be termed as the ] of ] ]. History reveals that ]s and utensils made of ] were made here and exported to countries like ], ], and ]. Two thousand years ago the Malabar's riot of 1921 had its impact on Karuvarakundu. On 20 August 1921 the news of ] firing at a mosque in ] spread in Karuvarakundu and people protested against the ] on the next day, people attacked the police station and seized weapons. The mob set the ] and the ] ] on fire. The next day the ] ] came to Karuvarakundu to fight the rioters. They set up their barracks first at Chembankunnu and later at Cambinkunnu which is now the Karuvarakundu Govt Higher Secondary School. 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.


==Geography == ==Geography ==
Karuvarakundu is located on a sloping region near a forest. ] is one of the main ] areas of ] district. The ] which at height of 1250 ]<nowiki/>s above sea level is in the southeast of Karuvarakundu ]. ] ] the lengthiest river flowing through Karuvarakundu originated at this point. Another river Kallanpuzha which flows through Karuvarakundu is originated at a height of 1050m. These two rivers are the main sources of the cultural heritage of this place. KT Manumusliyar who was a great scholar is a part of Karuvarakundu. Karuvarakundu Gramapanchayath is in ] Block which is a part of ] Taluk of ] district. The area of Karuvarakundu Grama Panchayath is an area of 64.2&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> which includes ] estate sharing borders with Amaranbalam, Chokkad, Puthur 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.

(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.
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.


==Suburbs and Villages== ==Suburbs and Villages==
* Chengode Bridge, Eanadi and Arimanal Bridge * Chengode Bridge, Eanadi and Arimanal Bridge
⚫ * Silent valley National Park
* Pulvetta, Tharish, Kalkundu, Kakkara villages * Pulvetta, Tharish, Kalkundu, Kakkara villages
* Kerala Village, Punnakkad Junction * Kerala Village, Punnakkad Junction
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* Keralamkundu waterfall * Keralamkundu waterfall
* Cherumb Eco Village * Cherumb Eco Village
⚫ *]
* Thareeqath Dargah of late Hyderabadi saint * Thareeqath Dargah of late Hyderabadi saint
* Baroda waterfall * Baroda waterfall
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==Culture== ==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.
The village of Karuvarakundu is predominantly Muslim. Hindus exist in comparatively smaller numbers. So the culture of the locality is based upon Muslim traditions. ], ] and ]muttu 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 ] which is a version of the ] language written in ]. 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 performed with devotion like other parts of Kerala.<ref>{{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= }}</ref>

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 ].

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>

The scholar ] was born in Karuvarakundu.


==Transportation== ==Transportation==
Karuvarakundu village is well connected via road to the nearest towns ], ] and ]. 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 ] 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 the 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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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, English
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
ecovillage

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 the Jamshedpur of south India because of its range of metal depositories.

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.

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 had its impact on 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 next day the British army 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. It is one of the main agricultural areas of the Malappuram district. 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 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, andChokkad in the west.

Suburbs and Villages

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

Tourist Attractions

  • Keralamkundu waterfall
  • Cherumb Eco Village
  • Silent Valley National Park
  • Thareeqath Dargah of late Hyderabadi saint
  • Baroda waterfall
  • Vattamala

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. Duff Muttu, Kolkali and Aravanamuttu 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 Arabi-Malayalam, a version of the Malayalam language written in Arabic script.

The Hindu minority celebrates festivals and rituals in their temples, as in other parts of Kerala.

The scholar KT Manu Musliar was born in Karuvarakundu.

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 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. "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. Hitchcock, R. H. (1983). Peasant Revolt in Malabar: A History of the Malabar Rebellion, 1921. Usha. p. 65. OCLC 15692976.
  4. Kerala District Gazetteers: Kozhikode. Vol. vol. 5. Superintendent of Govt. Presses. 1986. p. 9. {{cite book}}: |volume= has extra text (help)
  5. "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.
  6. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 60. Indian History Congress: 1204. 2000. OCLC 1752882. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. "Malappuram art and culture". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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