Edappatta

Edappatta
എടപ്പറ്റ
village

Kattuputhoor Shiva Temple, Edappatta
Edappatta
Edappatta

Location in Kerala, India

Coordinates: 11°4′0″N 76°17′0″E / 11.06667°N 76.28333°E / 11.06667; 76.28333Coordinates: 11°4′0″N 76°17′0″E / 11.06667°N 76.28333°E / 11.06667; 76.28333
Country  India
State Kerala
District Malappuram
Area
  Total 25.77 km2 (9.95 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 20,321
  Density 656/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 679326
Telephone code 04933
Vehicle registration KL-10
Nearest city Melattur
Sex ratio 1054 /
Literacy 84%
Lok Sabha constituency Malappuram
Vidhan Sabha constituency Manjeri

Edappatta is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India.[1]

Location

Edappatta is located between Nilambur and Perinthalmanna in Malappuram District.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Edappatta had a population of 20321 with 9787 males and 10534 females.[1]

Important Landmarks

Villages and Suburbs

Culture

Edapatta 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.[2]

Transportation

Edappatta village connects to other parts of India through Perinthalmanna town. National highway No.66 passes through Tirur and the northern stretch connects to Goa and Mumbai. The southern stretch connects to Cochin and Trivandrum. Highway No.966 goes to Palakkad and Coimbatore. The nearest airport is at Kozhikode. The nearest major railway station is at Tirur.

External links

References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Retrieved 2008-12-10. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  2. http://www.malappuram.net/art-and-culture.htm


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