Keezhattoor

Keezhattur കീഴാറ്റൂർ
Village
Keezhattur is the birthplace of Poonthanam Namboothiri
Coordinates: 11°3′0″N 76°13′0″E / 11.05000°N 76.21667°E / 11.05000; 76.21667Coordinates: 11°3′0″N 76°13′0″E / 11.05000°N 76.21667°E / 11.05000; 76.21667
Country	India
State	Kerala
District	Malappuram
Population (2001)
• Total	16,789
Languages
• Official	Malayalam, English
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	6XXXXX

Keezhattur is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Poonthanam illam, the birthplace of "bhakthakavi" Poonthnam namboothiri, famous ancient Malayalam poet, is located here. The poonthanam illam is now a popular cultural centre. Keezhattur is a moderately large panchayat;its administrative offices are located in Akkaparambu, which is about 12 km away from Perinthalmanna, the largest city of Malappuram district.

As of 2001^[update] India census, Keezhattur had a population of 16789 with 8017 males and 8772 females.

Keezhattoor 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.

Keezhattoor 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.