Coordinates: 11°50′N 75°35′E / 11.83°N 75.58°E / 11.83; 75.58

Kuthuparamba

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Kuthuparamba
Koothuparamba
Municipality
Kuthuparamba is located in Kerala
Kuthuparamba
Kuthuparamba
Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates: 11°50′N 75°35′E / 11.83°N 75.58°E / 11.83; 75.58
Country India
StateKerala
DistrictKannur
TalukThalassery
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • Municipal ChairmanM.Sukumaran
 • MLAK. P. Mohanan
 • Assistant Commissioner of PoliceK.G.Suresh
Area
[1]
 • Total16.76 km2 (6.47 sq mi)
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total29,619
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,600/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialMalayalam, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
670643
ISO 3166 codeIN-KL
Vehicle registrationKL 58
Sex ratio1187 ♂/♀
Literacy96.8%
Lok Sabha constituencyVadakara
Assembly constituencyKuthuparamba
Climatepleasant (Köppen)
Websitewww.allaboutkuthuparamba.com

Kuthuparamba is a town and a municipality in the Kannur district, state of Kerala, India. It is about 24 km south east of Kannur and 14 km east of Thalassery.[2]

General background[]

Kuthuparamba is one of the main towns and a municipality in the Kannur district, state of Kerala. Kuthuparamba was established as municipality on 01.04.1990. Kuthuparamba is a main town, even though the village behaviour persists. Kuthuparamba is the place having a total area of 16.76sq.km. The density of population is 1767 persons/km2. The population consists of Hindus, Muslims, and Christian communities and is characterized by distinct socio-cultural customs and behaviour. The people have striven to preserve their distinct and unique identity and heritage since ancient times. Kuthuparamba is a region comprising hills, agricultural lands, valleys, plain lands, and small streams. Kuthuparamba has an average elevation of 76 m. The Kuthuparamba cantonment of the British Raj was located here. The Indian Army holds land here.

The Kuthuparamba Municipal building is situated in the Thalassery Coorg road which connects to Karnataka. Kuthuparamba act as a hangout for those travelling to Mangalore, Mysore, Bangalore and Wayanad. The famous Valiyavelicham industrial sector is only 6 km away from Kuthuparamba Municipality. The new Kannur international airport is only 15 km away from Kuthuparamba.

Etymology[]

The name Kuthuparamba derives from "kuthu" (a folk dance) and "paramba" (ground); this is the place where performances took place in the time of the Pazhassi Raja. Currently, Kuthuparamba is a small piece of land behind Gokul Street owned by the Government, on which Government officers are located. This name was given to the complete area by the British Raj. At the end of the 18th century, Kingdom of Kottayam malabar gave the Kuthuparamba municipal ground and the nearby places to the British army.

Geography[]

North region of Kuthuparamba municipality includes Mangatidom, Chitariparamb and Pattyam Gramapanchayath. South region includes Pattyam Gramapanchayath, the west region includes Pattyam, Kottayam and Mangatidom Gramapanchayath. Kuthuparamba is a region comprising hills, agricultural lands, valleys, plain lands, and small streams. Most of the people in the region are farmers and also in trading business. Kuthuparamba is a hill town and it does not have any river which flows through the region.

History[]

History of Kuthuparamba is closely related with Kottayam dynasty. Old Kolathunadu kingdom was an area lying spread between Korappuzha in the south and Kasargod in the north. Since the British captured Kuthuparamba area, the area fell under British rule was formed as Kottayam taluk. This taluk was in existence unto 1956. Due to the geographical features, the British made Kuthuparamba a notable military camp. In order to ensure the availability of milk and clothes to the soldiers, they encouraged the herdsman and weavers to live around Kuthuparamba town. Gokul Street and Weavers street are the result of this attempt made by the British Military Force. Agriculture was the main occupation of the people, but now it has been reduced very drastically due to overall growth in the economic condition. Kuthuparamba have a leading role in the war which happened between Tipu Sultan & British Government. The Thalassery – Coorg road which was made by the British for sending troops to Mysore also plays an important role in the history of Kuthuparamba. Kuthuparamba was formed as Panchayath in the year 1939 by fixing Kuthuparamba revenue village as its boundary. The first president of the Panchayath was Dr. C. Kumaran and Sri. V.K.Chandu was the last President of Kuthuparamba Panchayath. Kottayam dynasty had given much importance to the fine arts of Kathakali and Koothu. It is believed that the name Kuthuparamba was derived from the words ‘Koothu’ and ‘paramba’ (the ground where the Koothu was performed). This name was given to the complete area by British Military, there was a cantonment and was known as Kuthuparamba Cantonment. Now also there is some land owned by Military in Kuthuparamba. The remnants of past history are still alive in the structure like Court complex, Inspection Banglow, Maroli ghat etc.

Demographics[]

As of 2011 Census, Kuthuparamba Municipality with an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi) had a population of 29,619. Kuthuparamba is the 3rd most densely populated municipal town in Kannur district. Males constitute 45.4% of the population and females 54.6%. Kuthuparamba had an average literacy rate of 96.76%, higher than the national urban average of 79% and state average of 94%: male literacy was 98.1%, and female literacy was 95.6%. In Kuthuparamba, 10.5% of the population was under 6 years of age.[3]

Religion[]

As of 2011 India census, Kuthuparamba Municipality had total population of 29,619 among which 68.98% are Hindus, 28.94% Muslims, 1.94% Christians and 0.14% others.[4]

Administration[]

Kuthuparamba Municipality is a part of Kuthuparamba (State Assembly constituency) under Kannur (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]

Notable people[]

Political leader: K. K. Shailaja

Filmmakers: Sreenivasan, Vineeth Sreenivasan

Political violence[]

This area is an epicenter of political violence between Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been fighting in this area for supremacy for the last 50 years. Clashes in 2008 left seven people killed and many have been injured. The High Court of Kerala called this manslaughter a "compelling sport" and suggested permanent deployment of Central forces in the affected areas.[6]

Transportation[]

Thalassery is the nearest railway station, 14 km away from the town. Kuthuparamba is a town en route Thalassery-Coorg (SH30) road (commonly known as TC Road). Nearest airport is The Kannur International Airport which is 15 km away. It has the road connectivity with major tourist attractions like Aralam, Mysore, Mangalore, Ooty, Bangalore etc.

Linkage & connectivity[]

Kuthuparamba town is a major junction well connected by two state highways and a major district road to Wayanad. Thalassery is the nearest railway station, 14 km (8.7 mi) away from the town. Kannur international airport is located only 15 km (9.3 mi) away from the town. There are two state highways passing through the town, namely SH-30 (Thalassery – Coorg inter-state highway) and SH-38 (Kannur – Kuttiyadi road). These two roads act as major corridors of the town and possess good connectivity. Considerable volume of traffic from Karnataka passes through the town. In addition to this, other district roads and municipal roads exist within the town.[7]

Kerala government has proposed to construct a ring road in Kuthuparamba to facilitate traffic congestion in the town.[8]

Industrial growth centre[]

Kannur Industrial Growth Centre is located in Valiyavelicham near Kuthuparamba. It is one of the three IGCs in the state under Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIDC).

Kannur IGC have well developed infrastructure facilities, including power, water, and roads, facilitating setting up of solid waste/plastic recycling and processing units by interested entrepreneurs. A plastic recycling unit is operating in the Kannur IGC. Similarly, the KSIDC has allocated land for two recycling units and biomedical waste treatment unit, which are being set up.[9]

Also, Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation Ltd (KAMCO) is located at Valiyavelicham facilitates setting up of power tiller manufacturing units. The products being manufactured from the unit include new generation power tillers with self-starter, garden tiller and brush cutter with diesel engine.[10]

Educational institutions[]

1. Nirmalagiri College

2. Rani Jai Higher Secondary School

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Places of worship[]

Temples[]

1. Trikkaikunnu Mahadeva temple

2. Sree Vazhumcherry Kavu

3. Ramapuram Shiva-Vishnu Temple

4. Neelakkarikali Temple

5. Kaitheri Edam

6. Shree Maha Ganapathi Temple, Chandra Shekharan Theru, Pookode

7. Terur Ganapathi temple

8. Thykandy Madapura (naravoor)

9. Chathady manakkal

10. Palayi Kavu

11. Makkutti kavu

12. Thrikannapuram Kurmba kavu.

13. Naravoor Vishnu Kshetram

14. Mankulath Bhagavathi Kavu

15. Koormba Bhagavathi Kavu

16. Sree Kanchi kamakshi Amman Temple.

Churches[]

17. Kristuraj Church At Kuthuparamba

18. St. Marys church, Nirmalagiri

Mosques[]

19. Pilakoottam Makham Masjid

20. Kuthuparamba muslim jama'ath

22. Shamasul Ulama Academy, Naravoor road

22. Mooriyad Juma Masjid

23. Pazhayanirath Juma Masjid.

Political parties[]

  • Communist Party of India (Marxist)
  • Communist Party of India
  • Indian National Congress
  • BJP
  • Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
  • JD(S)
  • Indian National League (INL)

One Stop Centre[]

The One Stop Centre is a single point of contact for women who are victims of harassment & violence. Medical, legal, police & counselling support are all provided at the centre.

It also has a facility to accommodate women for 3-4 days. It is located at Kuthuparamba Taluk Hospital.[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kerala (India): Districts, Cities and Towns - Population Statistics, Charts and Map".
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ^ Kerala, Directorate of Census Operations. District Census Handbook, Kannur (PDF). Thiruvananthapuram: Directorateof Census Operations,Kerala. p. 198. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Religion – Kerala, Districts and Sub-districts". Census of India 2011. Office of the Registrar General.
  5. ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Kerala. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 18 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Only Centre can end Kannur violence: High Court". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 12 March 2008. Archived from the original on 15 March 2008.
  7. ^ "State Highways in Kerala". Archived from the original on 1 December 2010. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
  8. ^ "₹32 crore allotted for constructing ring road". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Land for KSIDC recycling facility". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
  10. ^ "KAMCO plant to be operational soon". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  11. ^ "One stop crisis centre for sexual assault survivors to open soon". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 16 November 2017.


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