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Karuvarakundu Cherumbu Desam
Semi Urban Area
Karuvarakundu
Nickname: Tourism Hub of Malappuram District
KaruvarakunduLocation in Kerala, IndiaShow map of KeralaKaruvarakunduKaruvarakundu (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
State	Kerala
District	Malappuram
Area
• Total	64.20 km (24.79 sq mi)
Population
• Total	44,434
• Density	690/km (1,800/sq mi)
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	676523
Telephone code	04931
Vehicle registration	KL-71,KL-10.
Lok Sabha constituency	wayanad
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Wandoor
Climate	15 to 40 C (Köppen)
Website	karuvarakundu.in

Karuvarakundu is a Semi Urban Area in the eastern part of Malappuram district, Kerala, India. The place known as Jamshedpur of south India because its different type of metals depository. 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 flows through the town, a tributary of the Kadalundipuzha. Karuvarakundu is very near to the Western Ghats and hence prone to landslides. There are many tea and rubber plantations in and around Karuvarakundu. The name Karuvarakundu means habitat of the blacksmith, indicating the town's history as a metalworking centre.

Nilambur is 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Karuvarakundu. There are some references to Karuvarakundu in MT's famous novel Arabiponnu. The town is also an educational centre of eastern Eranad. A total of 20 schools and 5 colleges are situated 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 There are historical references that this place had ancient relations with iron. Evidence tells 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, and 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 Bungalow on fire. The next day the British army 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.

Geography

Karuvarakundu is located on a sloping region near a forest. Karuvarakudu is one of the main agricultural areas of Malappuram district. The Western Ghats which at height of 1250 metres above sea level is in the southeast of Karuvarakundu Panchayath. Olipuzha river 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 Wandoor Block which is a part of Nilambur Taluk of Malappuram district. The area of Karuvarakundu Grama Panchayath is an area of 64.2 km 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

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

Tourist Attractions

• Keralamkundu waterfall
• Cherumb Eco Village
• 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. 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 performed with devotion like other parts of Kerala.

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. "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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

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• Villages in Malappuram district
• Manjeri